Anyone know a shaper that will allow you to shape with their assistance?

greenlightsurfsupply.com

they have beginner kits with all the tools and a video to show u how.if u go to a local shaper,ur technically trying to steal their work.theyll be happy to shape u a custom board,but I don't see any apprentices

 

Yeah!! Essence Surf in NJ does. They have shaping classes and tutoring. A dude tutored by them made me a great board. Check em.

 

gonna piggy back off this thread, I live in Virginia beach and have always wanted to learn to shape. I wanted to find out if there is anyone in the area that would be willing to just let me hang out in the shaping bay and clean up and **** to learn a little of the trade. not looking to shape immediately but really wanna learn some of the trade

 

Yea I second that. The best way to learn is through trial and error... Check out swaylocks.com, it's a fantastic site if you are looking to shape a board. Also has a forum with tons of experienced shapers

 

Maybe turtle backing. Couldn't help it. Il log off now.

 

I think this guy will help you out but you will have to sweep up around his shaping shack and design him a new logo with soul.




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hes so hollie he dont even know hes hollie brah.

 

Probably the best quote ever Blasters!!!

Vote Rcarter in 2014 Because if we all work together we can all hate everybody.

 

Green light surf shop. Coolest guys around... They might even show you the infamous belmar break too! Just ask!

 

i just want to learn for myself not looking to sell boards at all there is enough people trying to do that just always wanted to shape my own board at one point but wanna learn from a legit guy in Virginia Beach or the OBX

 

Best way to learn is to read and watch videos then just go at it! You'll learn from your mistakes. There is plenty of great info out there. Also, I'm sure if you order all your stuff from green light they wouldn't mind giving you pointers along the way. They've been very helpful the few times I've ordered from them.

 

any of you vb guys interested in this PM me, my father has been shaping me and my friends/family boards in this style for years. Absolutely whatever you want. Takes about 3 hours to shape and get it ready for glass, then up to you go get it glassed.

 

youtube bro... key words: Belmar Barrel Boards, Big Elephant Guns in Belmar, shape a board in Belmar, learn to shape foam in Belmar...

 

Hey NickM, I am not positive, but Greenlight might still be doing classes. If not, I used to be the head instructor there, and I am going to be offering one on one shaping in the spring at my new shop. PM me if you are interested and want more details.

 

Rick Malwitz offers guided shaping classes in Jackson, NJ. My experience ordering a custom board from him was great, and I'd like to do this one day. Also heard good things the Grain camp in Maine.

http://www.malwitzsurfboards.com/syob