I’ve been hanging out with Mark Brog and Justin from Soul Performance both at the beach and in the shop, and it’s been awesome getting to ride boards, trade feedback, and watch Mark do his thing behind the scenes.
I’ve spent a lot of hours in the shaping room with Mark just watching, learning, and soaking it all in — from the little details that make a board come alive to the things that can totally throw one off. There’s something pretty hypnotic about watching a great shaper work: the sound of the planer, foam dust flying everywhere, and years of experience showing up in every pass.
Most surfers never really get to see how much time, labor, and craftsmanship goes into a hand-shaped custom board before it hits the water, so I figured I’d share a few short videos of Mark shaping and glassing some boards so you can check it out for yourself.
In The Shaping Room With Mark Brog And Soul Performance - Full Shaping Video #surfboardshaping
You're watching master shaper Mark Brog work his magic on another custom shortboard. This is a full shaping video sped up and trimmed down to give you a feel for what goes into a custom hand shaped surfboard. We’ve been shaping boards, catching waves, and making new friends. Thank you to everyone who joined us, surfed, and shared smiles. Mark has been busy in the shaping room, producing some fresh shapes ready to rip: the Twinfinity, McFlurry, and the Joker Fish. Save yourself the drive with our new ding repair drop-off locations in Malibu and Redondo Beach. We’ve partnered with Ventura Surf Shop, Sea N' Soul in Malibu, and MNML Golf in Redondo Beach. Just leave your board at any of these spots, and we’ll handle the rest! You can also find our boards on the shelves at all of these shops. Check out more at https://soulperformance.com/
In The Glassing Room With Mark Brog And Soul Performance - Full Glassing Video #surfboardglassing
You're watching master shaper Mark Brog work his magic on another custom shortboard. This is a full glassing video sped up and trimmed down to give you a feel for what goes into a custom hand shaped surfboard.
Check out more at https://soulperformance.com/
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I got the chance to test drive this custom 9'1 carbon fiber/ Cork longboard shaped by Mark Brog at Soul Performance. It has a deep spoon with channels in the nose that make nose riding stable and fast. Check them out at https://soulperformance.com
ABOUT HOLLY MITCHELL- Holly is a poet from Kentucky. She grew up first in a Sears house, then on a farm. She studied English and Gender Studies at Mount Holyoke College and moved to Manhattan for love. As an occasional jewelry-maker and museum patron, Holly favors wearable and functional design but is eager to see work that challenges her aesthetics. Read more and connect by visiting her "
