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Board of the week! #35
🏄‍♂️ Surf Neutral Board of the Week #35 🏄‍♂️
Greetings, surf enthusiasts! It's time for another exciting edition of our Board of the Week newsletter. This week, we have a special treat for you: an epic double-stringer longboard crafted by the talented Steven Sawyer, a local legend hailing from Jeffreys Bay.
For those unfamiliar with Steven, he follows in the footsteps of his father, Des Sawyer, and has been shaping boards for years. The board we are featuring today is the result of countless hours spent in the water and fine-tuning his surfboard R&D skills.
🏄‍♂️ Board Specifications 🏄‍♂️ Type: Longboard Technology: PU, Size: 9’7” x 23 1/4" x 2 3/4", Tail: Diamond tail, Fin Setup: Single fin, Fin System: Fin Box, Glassing: 6+6oz top / 6oz bottom Fiber Glass, Resin Type: Polyester, Finish: Sanded Finish, Design Type: Multi Color Resin Tint
This particular longboard has garnered attention worldwide, as Steven is the @WSL 2018 world champion longboarder and a regular invitee to the prestigious Vans Duct Tape Invitational, where the most recent edition held in Rio De Janeiro, Steven nearly claimed victory, finishing in an impressive second place. Witness his incredible skills in the video created by Log Rap at the event, which can be viewed HERE or by scanning the longboard.
🌊 About Steven Sawyer 🌊
Steven is gradually taking over Sawyer Surfboards, combining new and old ideas to craft futuristically historic boards. Every single board is custom-made and hand-shaped, ensuring attention to detail and quality. Founded in Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa, Sawyer Surfboards has become a symbol of excellence in the industry.
Steven's personal story reflects his dedication and passion for music, surfing and shaping. He has been honing his skills since he was 16, and whenever he's home in Jeffreys Bay, he loves to grind some foam. Currently, he is focused on working alongside his father and embracing his master's expertise. The future holds great things for Steven, and we are excited to witness his continued success.
🌊 Steven Sawyer's Shaping JourneyÂ
- Age: 28
- Started Surfing: 2003
- Started Shaping: 2011
- Full-Time Shaper?: No
- Shaping Inspiration: My father, Des Sawyer
- Number of Boards Shaped: More than 20 and less than 100
- Shaping Style: All my boards are 100% hand-shaped
- Does Own Glassing?: Yes
We are grateful for your unwavering support that is transforming Surf Neutral into a thriving community of passionate surf enthusiasts. The talent and creativity within our community continue to inspire many.
We encourage each and every one of you to share your surfboards on Surf Neutral. Let your surfboard do the talking and share them with us on Surf Neutral, and who knows? You might just be featured in our next Board of the Week newsletter.
Thank you once again for being a valued member of the Surf Neutral community. Stay stoked, ride the waves with joy, and let the ocean be your eternal muse.
Until next time,
The Surf Neutral Team
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