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. [...]
Art of Shaping Los Angeles County Edition
The fourth installment of Billabong’s stalwart program to recognize the crucial role that shapers and board builders play in building our culture. Twenty four shapers have been selected from the Los Angeles area to build gorgeous and iconic surfboards for public auction at Sacred Craft on Saturday evening, October 8th. [...]
Sacred Craft and Shaperhouse Partner
The Sacred Craft Consumer Surfboard Expo and Boardhunt.com’s Shaperhouse, an online directory for custom surfboard shapers and manufacturers, have joined forces, allowing surfers and surfboard manufacturers to connect via the internet. Shaperhouse provides the surfboard industry another vital avenue in which to reach potential customers. [...]
2008 Tribute to the Masters Shape-off honoree Bill Caster
Bill Caster -
1943 – 1987
Bill Caster was an innovative San Diego shaper known for his progressive channel bottom rounded pins and humble demeanor. Caster started shaping in 1958 under the Select Surfboards label for his Uncle LLoyd Baker. Caster also shaped under distinguished labels such as Olympic, Challenger and Hobie. [...]
