Ep. 67: Meet the Shapers from It Doesn't Not Work
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Professional shapers and backyard tinkerers took over Rockaway Beach Surf Club last weekend for the 5th Edition of the experimental water craft symposium: It Doesn't Not Work. Swell Season spoke with several designers one on one, including Johnny Borbone and Grace Moon. Tyler and Ben also moderated a panel discussion with Chris Clark of Shapers Studios, Dan O'hara of Solid Surf, and Ron Shine of Board Porn TV. Pressing questions like: Do shapers charge enough? The Wave Pool effect, and Asymmetrical design. Music Credits: Prids: The Problem Radio 4: Dance to the Underground
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