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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.

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

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