"hand-shaping is critical to the evolution of the surfboard. It has been passed down from generation to generation... Hand-shaping really is the soul of the surfboard and in many ways the soul of surfing itself.
It will be a sad day if the hand-shaped surfboard ever goes away."
— Greg Noll
Devastated to to hear the sad news of Terry Martin’s passing today. It is only 6 months ago we spent some time with him talking story and watching him shape, in his super duper shaping bay at the Hobie shop at Dana Point. He was such a kind and generous man. He will be sadly missed, the surfing industry has lost a top guy.
“My goal is to make people happy in the water…” Terry Martin
Just checked out Erin Ashleys blog wormtown. Great photos taken by her or here is one her surfing at Malibu!
erin ashley malibu wall
Rob has been scoring waves at Malibu, San O and Swamis the last few days. He just phoned and said he had an all-time surf at Malibu with JJ Wessels… Wish we were getting some waves back here. Maybe soon…
The board I shaped for James Parry to use at Malibu in Joel Tudor’s Duct Tape Invitational is up for grabs. A one off special, 9′ 8″ square tail noseriding machine. Good condition with only 2 minor rail dings. More details are in the logshop. £ 495
photo by JJ Wessel
The Vans Salinas Longboard festival is held at the end of July this year. As always the Slide 65 crew will be present.
Slide 65 are currently shipping an increasing number of boards to europe. On request we will deliver boards directly to you at Salinas without the normal european shipping charges. We are currently taking orders so don’t delay as space is limited! We look forward to seeing you there.
If so, check out these super clean shapes. With maximum drive off the tail, not even a hint of nose concave to disturb the water flow and a simple understated aesthetic, how could you not love them. 2 boards left in stock but be quick, they are selling like hot cakes!
