Bennett’s new Widget…
I met Bennett last summer, when he came out to California for a visit and some surf. He was looking for a board to replace his 7-10 CI M-13, which he considered too corky, He took my 7-3 Widget demo… (READ MORE)
A new Widget for the shop…
The Widget is a great shape for those wanting to drop down in board size, or as a first shortboard. It features a full outline to maximize planing surface, with a double-bump tail to enhance turning. 6’10” 15-1/2″ x 22″… (READ MORE)
Summer is just around the corner….
A quick check of the local surf conditions confirms that Winter is over and that it’s time to break out the small-wave gear. Here’s a few ideas for maximizing your fun quotient in small waves. … (READ MORE)
New 7-3 Widget…
EPS/Epoxy Widget, 7’3″ 15-1/2″ x 22-3/4″ x 16-1/8″ 2-7/8″ Blank is 1.7lb EPS from Marko Foam and glassing is by Lucke Glassing in Camarillo, CA. I’m very excited about this shape. I’ve been refining this shape for more than five… (READ MORE)
Sean’s Zinger…
Zinger 2012 Delivered this beauty to Sean just this morning. The Zinger is the latest iteration of the TPS Widget. “What’s a Widget?” you ask? The Widget is a shape I designed as an alternative to the “big fish” shapes that… (READ MORE)
The Zinger…
After machining Here’s a new shape for the big boys (you know who you are!) I call it the “Zinger” and it was inspired by my conversations with customer Sean, who needed more performance than his 7-10 was offering him…. (READ MORE)
Phil’s new Widget…
After nearly ending his surfing career trying to surf his 10-6 in OH beach break, Phil asked me to shape hinm something that would fit better in that situation. After a lot of discussion, we came up with this 7’10”… (READ MORE)