Surf Splendor

444 - Felipe Pomar: Part One

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

1965 World Surfing Champion Felipe Pomar joins us to discuss lessons he's learned from 66 years of big wave riding, why he stopped drinking 60 years a...

444 - Felipe Pomar: Part One

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

1965 World Surfing Champion Felipe Pomar joins us to discuss lessons he's learned from 66 years of big wave riding, why he stopped drinking 60 years a...

443 - Terrence Martin: Get Away If You Can

29 Dec 2022

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Writer/Director Terrence Martin joins us today to discuss the seven year journey to make his latest film, how he got Ed Harris to co-star, funding the...

443 - Terrence Martin: Get Away If You Can

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Writer/Director Terrence Martin joins us today to discuss the seven year journey to make his latest film, how he got Ed Harris to co-star, funding the...

442 - Joel Tudor

21 Dec 2022

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Nine months after being suspended, 3x World Longboard Champ Joel Tudor breaks his silence to detail precisely why the WSL has obfuscated their reason ...

442 - Joel Tudor

21 Dec 2022

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Nine months after being suspended, 3x World Longboard Champ Joel Tudor breaks his silence to detail precisely why the WSL has obfuscated their reason ...

441 - Lane Davey

18 Dec 2022

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Pipeline stalwart, B-Girl, and college professor Lane Davey joins us today to discuss braving Pipeline in the early 90s, creating the first female boa...

441 - Lane Davey

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pipeline stalwart, B-Girl, and college professor Lane Davey joins us today to discuss braving Pipeline in the early 90s, creating the first female boa...

Art Brewer: The Plug w/Justin Jay

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we celebrate the life of Art Brewer by introducing you to The Plug w/Justin Jay. Justin has been a featured guest on Surf Splendor twice (episod...

Art Brewer: The Plug w/Justin Jay

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we celebrate the life of Art Brewer by introducing you to The Plug w/Justin Jay. Justin has been a featured guest on Surf Splendor twice (episod...

440 - Clark Little

08 Dec 2022

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In today’s we chat with superstar photographer Clark Little about his origin story, why he gave up surfing, how he became friends with the prince of...

440 - Clark Little

08 Dec 2022

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In today's we chat with superstar photographer Clark Little about his origin story, why he gave up surfing, how he became friends with the prince of D...

439 - Matt Warshaw

23 Nov 2022

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Warshaw is back to discuss how the thrill of surfing has been replaced by the thrill of archiving surf history, the single hippest surfer of all time,...

439 - Matt Warshaw

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Warshaw is back to discuss how the thrill of surfing has been replaced by the thrill of archiving surf history, the single hippest surfer of all time,...

438 - Paul Surf, Rockaway, NY

17 Nov 2022

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Designer and board builder Paul Schmidt joins us to discuss his unconventional entry into board building, failing forward, the loneliness and freedom ...

438 - Paul Surf, Rockaway, NY

17 Nov 2022

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Designer and board builder Paul Schmidt joins us to discuss his unconventional entry into board building, failing forward, the loneliness and freedom ...

437 - CJ Nelson

11 Nov 2022

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Champion longboarder, designer, entrepreneur CJ Nelson joins us to discuss being a regrettable influence on youth, the perils and privilege of growing...

437 - CJ Nelson

11 Nov 2022

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Champion longboarder, designer, entrepreneur CJ Nelson joins us to discuss being a regrettable influence on youth, the perils and privilege of growing...

BONUS - Heart and Stoke with Ben Gravy

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We just want to point your attention to another great podcast. If you like Surf Splendor, you'll love Surf Stories, produced by our friends at The Flo...

BONUS - Heart and Stoke with Ben Gravy

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We just want to point your attention to another great podcast. If you like Surf Splendor, you'll love Surf Stories, produced by our friends at The Flo...

436 - Jesse Billauer

04 Nov 2022

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World Champ surfer and Life Rolls On founder Jesse Billauer joins us to discuss the vital importance of physical touch, his streak of defying doctor's...

436 - Jesse Billauer

04 Nov 2022

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World Champ surfer and Life Rolls On founder Jesse Billauer joins us to discuss the vital importance of physical touch, his streak of defying doctor's...

435 - Parker Coffin

26 Oct 2022

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Parker Coffin joins us to discuss metrics used to measure success for a modern professional free surfer, the moment he chose happiness over competitio...

435 - Parker Coffin

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parker Coffin joins us to discuss metrics used to measure success for a modern professional free surfer, the moment he chose happiness over competitio...

434 - The Shaper's Shack: Part Four

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Shaper Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable ...

434 - The Shaper's Shack: Part Four

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Shaper Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia's finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable ma...

433 - The Shaper's Shack: Part Three

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Shaper's Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewabl...

433 - The Shaper's Shack: Part Three

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Shaper's Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia's finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable ...

432 - The Shaper's Shack: Part Two

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Shaper Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable ...

432 - The Shaper's Shack: Part Two

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Shaper Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia's finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable ma...

431 - The Shaper's Shack: Part One

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing The Shaper's Shack, a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developin...

431 - The Shaper's Shack: Part One

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing The Shaper's Shack, a four part series featuring some of Australia's finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing ...

430 - Donald Brink: Mick's Tape

28 Sep 2022

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Donald Brink joins us to discuss the challenge of building a

430 - Donald Brink: Mick's Tape

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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429 - Darren Handley: DHD Surfboards

22 Sep 2022

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In today’s episode Darren Handley details his first encounters with Stephanie Gilmore and Mick Fanning, he explains the challenges of scaling his bu...

429 - Darren Handley: DHD Surfboards

22 Sep 2022

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In today's episode Darren Handley details his first encounters with Stephanie Gilmore and Mick Fanning, he explains the challenges of scaling his busi...

428 - Shannon Hughes

15 Sep 2022

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Shannon Hughes joins us to discuss how philanthropic work at Jeffrey's Bay lead to her commentating for the WSL, how to compartmentalize on-air anxiet...

428 - Shannon Hughes

15 Sep 2022

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Shannon Hughes joins us to discuss how philanthropic work at Jeffrey's Bay lead to her commentating for the WSL, how to compartmentalize on-air anxiet...

427 - Brad Gerlach's Homecoming

08 Sep 2022

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Brad Gerlach joins us to discuss how Olympic diving informed his surf style, his realization that he has over-surfed nearly ever wave in his life, he ...

427 - Brad Gerlach's Homecoming

08 Sep 2022

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Brad Gerlach joins us to discuss how Olympic diving informed his surf style, his realization that he has over-surfed nearly ever wave in his life, he ...

426 - Victor Bernardo

02 Sep 2022

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Pro surf phoenix Victor Bernardo joins us to discuss the unexpected new chapter in his career, being deported and separated from his wife for five mon...

426 - Victor Bernardo

02 Sep 2022

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Pro surf phoenix Victor Bernardo joins us to discuss the unexpected new chapter in his career, being deported and separated from his wife for five mon...

425 - Laurie Towner: Slow Lane

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laurie Towner is a product of, victim of, and again beneficiary of the surf industry boom and bust. Today he tells us about the early glory days, the ...

425 - Laurie Towner: Slow Lane

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laurie Towner is a product of, victim of, and again beneficiary of the surf industry boom and bust. Today he tells us about the early glory days, the ...

424 - Greg MacGillivray's Five Summer Stories

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker joins us to discuss his new memoir, the 50th anniversary of his seminal surf film, working with Stan...

424 - Greg MacGillivray's Five Summer Stories

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker joins us to discuss his new memoir, the 50th anniversary of his seminal surf film, working with Stan...

423 - Dario Phillips, co-founder of Slowtide

10 Aug 2022

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Surf industry stalwart Dario Phillips joins us to discuss lessons learned from within big surf brands during the boom years, how to bootstrap a concep...

423 - Dario Phillips, co-founder of Slowtide

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Surf industry stalwart Dario Phillips joins us to discuss lessons learned from within big surf brands during the boom years, how to bootstrap a concep...

422 - Chris Shiflett of The Foo Fighters

05 Aug 2022

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Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Chris Shiflett joins us to discuss whether music can be objectively bad, why you ought never foist your preference...

422 - Chris Shiflett of The Foo Fighters

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Chris Shiflett joins us to discuss whether music can be objectively bad, why you ought never foist your preference...

421 - Debbie Gordon: G & S Surfboards

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The story of Gordon and Smith surfboard closely mirrors the story of surfing in Southern California. The brand is credited with introducing the first ...

421 - Debbie Gordon: G & S Surfboards

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The story of Gordon and Smith surfboard closely mirrors the story of surfing in Southern California. The brand is credited with introducing the first ...

420 - Jeff & Ryan Hurley

20 Jul 2022

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Jeff & Ryan Hurley join us to discuss sharing their childhood bedroom with Occy and Sunny, lessons learned from their father's big gamble, the art of ...

420 - Jeff & Ryan Hurley

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff & Ryan Hurley join us to discuss sharing their childhood bedroom with Occy and Sunny, lessons learned from their father's big gamble, the art of ...

419 - Steve Pezman: 50 Years of Surf Writing

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Publisher Steve Pezman joins us to discuss his new book, how to succeed in print publishing in 2022, why modern surfing needs more counter-culture fig...

419 - Steve Pezman: 50 Years of Surf Writing

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Publisher Steve Pezman joins us to discuss his new book, how to succeed in print publishing in 2022, why modern surfing needs more counter-culture fig...

418 - Sterling Spencer: Act Two

30 Jun 2022

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Sterling Spencer returns to discuss the dark repercussions of his brain injury, his path through recovery, how his audience has given him purpose, the...

418 - Sterling Spencer: Act Two

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sterling Spencer returns to discuss the dark repercussions of his brain injury, his path through recovery, how his audience has given him purpose, the...

417 - Dane Hantz: Restorative Intermission

22 Jun 2022

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Dane Hantz returns to discuss withdrawing Vulcan Surfboards from the market, how the shaping machine is enabling an authoritative archiving of surfboa...

417 - Dane Hantz: Restorative Intermission

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dane Hantz returns to discuss withdrawing Vulcan Surfboards from the market, how the shaping machine is enabling an authoritative archiving of surfboa...

416 - Dick Metz: Part Five

15 Jun 2022

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Dick Metz returns to discuss a new documentary featuring his return to South Africa to relive and revisit the journey that inspired The Endless Summer...

416 - Dick Metz: Part Five

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dick Metz returns to discuss a new documentary featuring his return to South Africa to relive and revisit the journey that inspired The Endless Summer...

415 - Sasha Jane Lowerson

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sasha Jane Lowerson made international news last month for winning Women's Longboard Title's in West Oz, not for the feat itself, but for the fact tha...

415 - Sasha Jane Lowerson

09 Jun 2022

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Sasha Jane Lowerson made international news last month for winning Women's Longboard Title's in West Oz, not for the feat itself, but for the fact tha...

414 - Dylan Graves

02 Jun 2022

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Pro surfer turned media man Dylan Graves is now using his popular Vlog to dissect social dilemma's that surf media historically has willfully ignored....

414 - Dylan Graves

02 Jun 2022

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Pro surfer turned media man Dylan Graves is now using his popular Vlog to dissect social dilemma's that surf media historically has willfully ignored....

413 - Benji Weatherley

26 May 2022

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Self proclaimed "pro surf fraud", Benji Weatherley joins us to chat about being cancelled by the WSL, his regrettable compulsion for making excuses, h...

413 - Benji Weatherley

26 May 2022

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Self proclaimed "pro surf fraud", Benji Weatherley joins us to chat about being cancelled by the WSL, his regrettable compulsion for making excuses, h...

412 - Jon Pyzel

18 May 2022

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Jon Pyzel joins us from Bali to discuss JJF's one-universal-board theory, the value of growing a business slower than its potential, why he keeps suc...

412 - Jon Pyzel

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Pyzel joins us from Bali to discuss JJF's one-universal-board theory, the value of growing a business slower than its potential, why he keeps suc...

411 - Drew Brophy

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Artist Drew Brophy catapulted to surf world fame in the 90s by when his artwork adorned the boards that sparked a cultural movement. He parlayed that ...

411 - Drew Brophy

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Artist Drew Brophy catapulted to surf world fame in the 90s by when his artwork adorned the boards that sparked a cultural movement. He parlayed that ...

410 - Wayne Rich

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne Rich is an International Surfboard Builder Hall of Famer and a 2x Icons of Foam winner. In this episode Wayne details his childhood in Hermosa B...

410 - Wayne Rich

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne Rich is an International Surfboard Builder Hall of Famer and a 2x Icons of Foam winner. In this episode Wayne details his childhood in Hermosa B...

409 - Waterman filmmaker Isaac Halasima

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Waterman, the award winning Duke Kahanamoku documentary hit theaters last week. Today filmmaker Isaac Halasima discusses Duke's extraordinary life, ho...

409 - Waterman filmmaker Isaac Halasima

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Waterman, the award winning Duke Kahanamoku documentary hit theaters last week. Today filmmaker Isaac Halasima discusses Duke's extraordinary life, ho...

408 - Jonathan Wayne Freeman

14 Apr 2022

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Surf lampooner Jonathan Wayne Freeman joins us to recount his fast rise to Instagram stardom, warn about the perils of pretending to be a manly man, o...

408 - Jonathan Wayne Freeman

14 Apr 2022

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Surf lampooner Jonathan Wayne Freeman joins us to recount his fast rise to Instagram stardom, warn about the perils of pretending to be a manly man, o...

407 - Zoltan Torkos: The Surfing Magician

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth generation magician, surfing's kickflip pioneer, and Santa Cruz stalwart regales us with stories of having Barney as a neighbor, how expect...

407 - Zoltan Torkos: The Surfing Magician

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth generation magician, surfing's kickflip pioneer, and Santa Cruz stalwart regales us with stories of having Barney as a neighbor, how expect...

406 - Greg Jacobs: Campsite Media House

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Jacobs sits at the nexus of surf content distribution. The top filmmakers in surf rely on him to ensure their work finds its way to you, regardle...

406 - Greg Jacobs: Campsite Media House

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Jacobs sits at the nexus of surf content distribution. The top filmmakers in surf rely on him to ensure their work finds its way to you, regardle...

405 - WaterWays Founder, Sean Murphy

23 Mar 2022

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Sean Murphy ditched the suit and tie and the weight of his parent's expectations to follow a pipe dream. His life experience uniquely positioned him t...

405 - WaterWays Founder, Sean Murphy

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Murphy ditched the suit and tie and the weight of his parent's expectations to follow a pipe dream. His life experience uniquely positioned him t...

404 - Stephen Cooney: UNEARTHED

10 Mar 2022

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Stephen Cooney was raised on the Northern Beaches of Sydney in the 50s and 60s. At the age of 16, Albe Falzon invited him to Bali to surf in his upcom...

404 - Stephen Cooney: UNEARTHED

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Cooney was raised on the Northern Beaches of Sydney in the 50s and 60s. At the age of 16, Albe Falzon invited him to Bali to surf in his upcom...

403 - Jamie Brisick: SOUNDINGS

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The always lovely Jamie Brisick returns to tell us about his foray into podcast hosting, dating in his 50s, the status of Westerly, and how to maintai...

403 - Jamie Brisick: SOUNDINGS

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The always lovely Jamie Brisick returns to tell us about his foray into podcast hosting, dating in his 50s, the status of Westerly, and how to maintai...

402 - Albe Falzon

24 Feb 2022

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This month marks the 50th anniversary of the seminal surf film Morning Of The Earth. Filmmaker Albe Falzon joins us to the films recently found footag...

402 - Albe Falzon

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the seminal surf film Morning Of The Earth. Filmmaker Albe Falzon joins us to the films recently found footag...

401 - Mark Cunningham

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ehukai lifeguard, greatest bodysurfer of all time, friend to all, Mark Cunningham joins us to discuss amphibious life, the greatest to ever ride Pipe,...

401 - Mark Cunningham

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ehukai lifeguard, greatest bodysurfer of all time, friend to all, Mark Cunningham joins us to discuss amphibious life, the greatest to ever ride Pipe,...

400 - Selema Masekela Welcomes 50

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been 2 years since our last one-on-one with Selema Masekela. In that time he’s reversed aged, launched a clothing brand, a book, a podcast, a...

400 - Selema Masekela Welcomes 50

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been 2 years since our last one-on-one with Selema Masekela. In that time he's reversed aged, launched a clothing brand, a book, a podcast, and c...

399 - Stab Mag's Michael Ciaramella

04 Feb 2022

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Stab's resident surfboard reviewer, writer, and content wrangler Michael Ciaramella joins us to detail his first-ever sessions at Pipe and Waimea. He ...

399 - Stab Mag's Michael Ciaramella

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stab's resident surfboard reviewer, writer, and content wrangler Michael Ciaramella joins us to detail his first-ever sessions at Pipe and Waimea. He ...

398 - Brad Gerlach and Team Snapt4

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Gerlach hosts a chat with the winner and winning team of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, Snapt4's Mason Ho, Parker Coffin, Barron Mamiya, Benji Bra...

398 - Brad Gerlach and Team Snapt4

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Gerlach hosts a chat with the winner and winning team of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, Snapt4's Mason Ho, Parker Coffin, Barron Mamiya, Benji Bra...

397 - Stu Kenson

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

San Diego board builder Stu Kenson has built boards for decades, with Rusty, for Joel Tudor, with JS, and all the while for his own SK Shapes label. T...

397 - Stu Kenson

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

San Diego board builder Stu Kenson has built boards for decades, with Rusty, for Joel Tudor, with JS, and all the while for his own SK Shapes label. T...