GUEST SHAPERS
GUEST SHAPERS
Custom surfboards, direct from the hands of the most exciting independent shapers on the planet
YOU HELP DECIDE WHO WE HOST
We use the launch stage to introduceguest shapers and gauge interest in their visit.
If the launch goal is reached, we will confirm dates for the trip and start the pre-order phase.
SUPER-EARLY SUPPORTER PRICE
During this stage, you can pre-order your custom board - securing your spot.
In return for your upfront support, you get an early supporter discount.
EARLY SUPPORTER PRICE
If all the available shaping slots don't sell out, you can book your custom board during the shapers visit.
Please note that the last two trips have sold out in the pre-order stage.
FULL PRICE
LEGENDARY SHAPERS
CUSTOM SURFBOARDS
Our guest residencies are a chance for you to get custom boards direct from the hands of the worlds most exciting shapers.
These boards are shaped by your chosen shaper here at Open. We don't (and never will) sell ghost shaped boards.
Every shaper we host is invited because of their skills/reputation as a surfer/shaper and because they share our value of quality over quantity.
LIMITED PRODUCTION
QUALITY OVER QUANTITY
At its height, the Laminations surfboard factory produced thousands of surfboards a year from this building. In the end, even those numbers weren't enough to compete with the rise of overseas super factories.
Today we're doing things differently. We aren't trying to compete with brands producing surfboards for the masses. We craft custom boards for individual surfers.
As part of our commitment to quality, the environment and building a sustainable business, we are limiting production to just 300 boards a year.
Building less than one board a day gives us time to take pride in what we do, to focus on quality over quantity and to give your boards the attention they deserve.
MASTER CRAFTSMEN
THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR BOARD
Shaping the board is only the start.
Less celebrated but no less important are people who bring your board to life.
The laminator who glasses your board ensures the colour, weight and strength are what you want.
The finisher who sands your board ensures the shapers vision for rails and channels are translated to the final product.
We're lucky to have Steve Hendon (laminator) and Larry Loggins (finisher) on our team. These guys are masters of their craft with over half a century of combined experience. They ensure that every board we build is of the highest possible quality.
Polaroids by Matt Smith @instant_surf
