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WAYNE RICH WINS SHAPING COMPETITION HONORING CARL EKSTROM
Putting him in rarefied air with Florida’s Ricky Carroll, Santa Barbara’s Wayne Rich won his second Tribute to the Masters Shape-off Competition presented by US Blanks. This year’s competition was unique in that the six shapers were tasked with creating an asymmetrical design inspired by legend and honoree Carl Ekstrom. [...]
Vintage Surfboard Collectors: “Roadshow” Style Appraisals at Sacred Craft
The Sacred Craft version of “Roadshow” invites the general public to bring collectible surfboards and memorabilia to a panel of experts for appraisal. The panel assigns a value to the items, but more importantly they often uncover the provenance, or story, behind the value of the item.
Art Grotto: Artists & Shapers Join Forces Benefitting Surf Aid International
Many of the artists have done some great live art on site during the event. The Board Art Benefit will bring a better focus to the artists at the event by integrating the core theme of the event, the sacred craft known as the surfboard. [...]
Surfboard Shapers Chosen for Ekstrom Tribute; Early Bird Registration
Six shapers will design, shape and craft unique asymmetrical surfboards during the ‘Tribute to the Masters Shape-off’ honoring Carl Ekstrom and presented by US Blanks. The six shapers hand-picked by Ekstrom include defending champion Matt Biolos (San Clemente)… [...]
Carl Ekstrom Honoree at Sacred Craft Del Mar
In October of 2011 the Sacred Craft Consumer Surfboard Expo will honor Carl Ekstrom during the ‘Tribute to the Masters Shape-off’ presented by US Blanks. The forward thinking Ekstrom’s rejuvenated asymmetrical surfboard concept (germinated in the ‘50s) is the focus with a verve entrenched in the design’s proven performance. [...]
