Surf tip: The process of shaping custom boards with Eric Arakawa

Описание: There’s nothing cookie-cutter about shaping custom boards with @arakawasurfboards. They nuance everything to the nth degree so every board is tailored specifically to each surfer.

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Eric Arakawa (@arakawasurfboards), the shaper for over ten World Champions, including Andy Irons, Jack Robinsons, and Michael and Derek Ho, joined me in this week’s Basis Surf Podcast episode to share his insights on shaping boards for these world-class surfers and to discuss how each board was crafted to help them perform at their best.
Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Impact of Small Changes in Surfboard Design
03:02 The Importance of Balance in Board Performance
05:27 Refining Board Designs Based on Surfer Feedback
09:08 Analyzing Performance and Making Improvements
12:04 The Joy of Seeing Surfers Excel on Arakawa Boards
30:10 The Art of Last-Minute Board Changes
33:23 Shaping Boards for Pros
39:37 The Challenges and Rewards of Shaping Boards for Surfers
45:27 Building a Quiver: Considerations for Everyday Surfers
48:58 Delivering an Experience: Tailoring Boards to Customer Needs
55:31 The Importance of Teamwork in Shaping Boards

Full podcast out now on YouTube, Apple and Spotify! Link in bio. 🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♀️

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Surfers in the shop: @shaydo.p @rosswilliamshawaii
Surfer on Firecat: @benjibrand
Board: Firecat
Shaper: @arakawasurfboards
🎥: @jmack808