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Shaping 101

Available now for video-on-demand purchase or rental, a timeless series of five instructional videos on surfboard shaping and glassing featuring professional shapers Greg Loehr and John Carper.

John Carper

John Carper, a renowned shaper on Oahu's North Shore, has crafted a reputation for cutting-edge designs used by top pro surfers worldwide. With over 30 years' experience and influence from surfing legends like Nat Young and Bob McTavish, JC has shaped boards for 60-foot waves and earned two world championships. He's worked with prestigious brands like Rusty and Lightning Bolt, and his unique path has led to shaping boards for many of the world's top surfers.

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Greg Loehr

Loehr is well known for subverting traditional surfboard design & construction and made lasting contributions to the industry, particularly in the field of surfboard materials. Loehr played a key role in the development of epoxy technology, which he believed could produce a lighter, stronger, and more environmentally friendly surfboard. Through his company, Resin Research, Loehr kept the technology alive in the US surf markets for over 40 years.

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