In this episode, @ryanlovelace , a super innovative surfboard maker and creator, joins us. He shapes everything from crazy alternative boards to high-performance craft. He shares his experience on riding the V-Bowls, insights on midlengths, surfboard feelings, his fin setups, board testing, twin fin design, and his unique perspective. We’ll dive into all that and more, including the ins and outs of tuning your craft and picking the right board. Riding one of Ryan’s boards has been a mind-expanding experience for many, including me.   Show notes with time stamps at the bottom 👇   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, Magnum Martinez, and more!   Join our community of over 24k followers on IG and 14k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook   Sign up for our free library and newsletter   Chapters:00:00 Introduction and the Evolution of Midlength Boards 03:00 The Inspiration and Background of Shaping Midlength Boards 06:00 Defining the Purpose and Characteristics of Midlength Boards 09:00 The Versatility and Applicability of Midlength Boards 12:00 The Design Process and Evolution of the V-Bowls 18:00 V-Bowls to Thick Lizzy to FM 26:00 The Importance of Fin Setups in Shaping Boards 32:00 Shaping for High-Performance Surfers and the Surfer-Shaper Relationship 39:00 Shaping Boards for William Aliotti and the Unique Twinfin Design 47:43 Designing Boards for Speed and Control 49:07 Designing Boards for Different Surfers 51:03 Shaping Boards Based on Feedback and Experience 52:29 The Perspective of an Average Surfer 55:12 Mistakes in Board Selection 58:02 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts