On this week’s podcast we have Matt Parker of @albumsurf, the creative shaper behind some of the most innovative alternative surfboards out there including asyms, twins, fishes, and more. @albumsurf has an incredible team of riders including @victorbernard0, @asher_pacey, @margomargs, and @josh_kerr84. Join us as he shares his journey into shaping and the process of creating unique boards for each of these unique surfers.   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Alternative Boards 06:18 Understanding Asymmetrical Boards 14:21 Factors to Consider in Board Design 23:09 Choosing the Right Board 30:45 The Journey of Shaping 37:29 Building a Reputation and Shaping for High-Level Surfers 43:49 Shaping for Josh Kerr and Asher Pacey 45:43 Shaping for Margo Oberg 47:09 Designing Boards for Female Surfers 49:05 Boards Holding Female Surfers Back 50:03 Creating Boards for Coco Ho 51:23 Designing Boards for Women 53:47 Mistakes in Ordering and Picking Boards Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Victor Bernardo, Kassia Meador, Ryan Lovelace, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 28k followers on IG and 15k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   Thumbnail credits: @danscotttt  Surfers: @victorbernard0  @asher_pacey  @margomargs