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 Keola Rapoza was born and raised in Makaha on Oahu’s west side. An accomplished surfer as well as shaper, Rapoza had been working for Town & Country Surfboards for several years and shaped T&C ‘s only Surftech epoxy longboard, dubbed the K Star. His progressive longboards have been tested to their limits from Pipeline to Ala Moana Bowls by top Hawaii surfers including Kekoa Uemura, one of Hawaii’s top up and coming pro longboarders.
Rumor has it that T&C cut the majority of their surfboard shapers and Rapoza has since started a new surfboard company called Home Grown. The company claims to be the only surfboard manufacturer producing environmentally friendly surfboards.
Tommy Tanaka, son of the late respected Hawaiian shaper Ernie Tanaka, grew up in Santa Monica, California but moved back to Hawaii to live with his dad during high school. He started off body boarding Waikiki and then progressed to surfing. Soon he was competing in summer contests and won Hawaii’s biggest longboard contest, China’s Uemura’s Annual Longboard Contest.
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Makani McDonald of 808 Shapes is one of Hawaii’s top amateur surfers having won a few of Hawaii’s prestigious amateur competitions and has been shaping underground for several years. His ability to efficiently ride both longboards and shortboards provides him great versatility in building big or small boards for a variety of surfers. A native of Kauai, Makani honed his surfing skills while surfing some of the Garden Isle’s world class waves. He has a number of 808Surfer members riding both longboards and shortboards and many of them have raved about his ability as a shaper and surfer.
Kerry is the other half of Hawaii’s famous brother/shaper combo. Like Wade, Kerry has shaped for some of Hawaii’s largest surf shops which most recently include HIC Surf. He now has his own shaping label called Vesso International featuring team riders: Kekoa Bacalso and one of Hawaii’s top longboarders Duane Desoto.
Andy Irons with his Tokoro at the 2006 Pipeline Masters
Wade Tokoro, along with brother Kerry, are probably surfing’s most famous brother/shaper combo today. Wade’s boards are some of the most popular here in Hawaii being ridden by legions of shortboarders and numerous big name touring pros who come to the North Shore every winter season. Some of the bigger names seen riding Tokoro boards include Andy Irons (won 2006 Pipeline Masters on a Tokoro shape), Sunny Garcia, and Jamie O’Brien to name a few. Tokoro, who hails from the East side of Oahu, arguably demonstrates the best surfing ability of all surfboard shapers. You’ll often find him charging 2nd reef Pipe and air dropping into a heaving Teahupoo pit.
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My name is Mitch McClain and I am surfboards by sasquatch. I am a one-man operation and strive to make surfboards that are highly functional art. Emphasis on FUN. Sometimes we forget that the whole reason we started surfing was for the fun of riding waves. I personally lean toward the alternative and am willing and excited to work with you to make your board ideas come to life.No matter what board you ride, ride it for the enjoyment and entertainment of surfing. And always support your local shaper!
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We believe that every surfer is truly unique; no one surfs with the same grace or flair. Therefore, every surfer wants something different in the size, shape, and style of their board.We do not offer any “models” or ready-made shapes and styles. Rather, we prefer to deal one-on-one with each individual surfer. We want your experience to be one where you truly feel that this is YOUR board. Every board that bears the Walk Fantastic name has passed through the hands of all three shapers; with each of us putting our own slice of soul into the final board. |
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| Thomson Surfboards Hawaii welcomes you to the new wave of custom surfboard sales. No more ridiculous prices and long waiting lists. No more sacrificing quality for affordability. Thomson Surfboards Hawaii is a surfboard shaping company for the SURFER, the local kind who work hard and deserve to play harder. We believe as surfers and shapers that surfing should be experienced by all. The cost of surfboards nowadays is becoming a joke and that the true passion, meaning, and reasoning behind surfing is being lost in these times. So may our boards provide you and your families with many happy waves. |
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North Shore shaper/surfer Kent Senatore has been making custom surfboards since 1980 and has an impressive resume. He’s ghost shaped for some of the most influential icons of the industry including, JC, Tokoro, and Arakawa. Over the years, Kent has hand shaped more than 5,500 boards for experts and beginners alike, as well as elite surf stars including Kawika Stillwell, Marcus Hickman, Nainoa Suratt, Jairus Cannon, Jun Jo, and Shuji Kasuya. Kent has a proven track record and a unique ability to connect on a personal level with every customer. As one of the top underground shapers on the North Shore, Kent’s commitment to quality, attention to detail, and personal service are guaranteed to improve your surfing experience on every level. |
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Aloha, since 1967, Kimo Greene has been making surfboards and has gone through the full circle of surfboard design. Always on the edge of performance, these innovative shapes have helped bring out the potential in everyone. Since the beginning, surfing has allowed surfers a way to express themselves and be truely happy. The better you surf, the happier you are. Thats where I come in, as I hear what YOU want to do and create a custom board built specifically for you. I promise to make you a better surfer. |
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