Ethan Carlston At Lower Trestles
Sweet photo of Ethan Carlston capturing the vibe of Southern California in the summertime at Lower Trestles. Photo by McDaniel.
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Acid splash foam by Arctic Foam
A channel bottom in progress using acid splash foam made by Arctic Foam. These boards are one of a kind as each blank has a unique look.
Ethan Carlston – Summer Time
Check out this footage of Ethan Carlston from this summer around Southern California and Mexico. Be sure to check out the backside flip at the .35 second mark! Ethan rides the Blackstar model, which is a great all-around performance shortboard.
Labor Day Surfboard Sale
The annual Superstix Labor Day surfboard sale starts tomorrow, August 29th and runs through Labor Day. All stock and custom surfboards are being sold at wholesale prices. Also, now is a great time to come in and order your winter quiver before the rush once the season begins. Check out our Surfboard model page to check out what we offer before stopping by. Right now is the time to step up your game and get a Superstix.
Summer 2013 Rider Photos
The crew riding Supertix surfboards have been getting some serious water time in around Southern California testing and refining new designs from Hamish Graham. Check out some recent photos of the crew in action.
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Ethan Carlston: Back in Action
Ethan Carlston has recently returned to the water following a near career ending knee injury. His hard work and persistence with his training regime allowed him to return to the water earlier than expected. Armed with a couple fresh Superstix Blackstar models under his feet, Ethan has picked up right where he left off – carving the rail and throwing tail all around the Southern California coast. Welcome back Ethan.
Nathan Carabba on his 5’3″ Super Grom Model
Check out these picture’s of Nathan Carabba on his 5’3″ Super Grom model. The Super Grom is Superstix’s updated high-performance shortboard built for up-and-coming rippers to progress their surfing to the next level. The model comes in sizes between 4’10” and 5’7″.
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Surf Heritage Auction Coming to OC Fair
The Surfing Heritage Vintage Surf Auction is coming to the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa on May 1tth to what Surfline.com called “one of the finest surf auctions in California history.” Among the eleven boards that will be Tom Curren’s Six-Channel gun shaped by Superstix’s Hamish Graham. The single-fin board traveled with Tom during his legendary “Search” campaign trips to the far-reaching ends of the earth to find perfect surf. The pre-auction estimate stands between $4000 and $8000.
Check out the other boards up for auction on Surfline.com.
Superstix Featured in Surfer Mag Surfboard Guide
Surfer Magazine has published their new Surfboard Buyer’s Guide, which features a section on Superstix Surfboards. Below is the interview with Superstix’s Hamish Graham that is included in the buyer’s guide. Be sure to go out and grab yourself a copy today!
What’s your shaping philosophy?
You’re only as good as your last board.
Who is your biggest shaping influence?
Working with team riders and pros, and making customs.
What inspires you in your shaping life?
To try and continuously per- fect my craft and to grow in design through the process.
What do you consider your expertise?
My expertise would be channel bottoms, and the use of epoxy resin in the glassing pro- cess of Poly and EPS boards.
What are your most popular models?
Blackstar, Superspud, Super-G, Groveler, and Tri-Stumps.
What is unique about the boards you shape?
All my boards, Poly or EPS, are glassed with S-Glass and Epoxy resin, and come with custom fins.
How is your shaping influenced by your location?
We have flat-faced waves in San Clemente, so trying to create and harness speed is key to board design in this area.
What trends in board design are affecting your lineup this year?
Shorter, wider boards with carefully placed volumes, and skate qualities featured in our summer lineup.
Are there any new technologies you’re integrating into your shapes?
Continued use of EPS foam and epoxy resin with S-Cloth, along with Poly foam.
What advice would you give to customers to help them get the best board possible?
Bring the board you’re riding with you when you’re ordering for the first time.
What’s the biggest lesson learned in your shaping career?
Stay true to the course, be patient and listen.
Superstix Surfboards in Action
Have a look at some recent photos submitted to us of Superstix Surfboards in action including Jeff Berg in the Caribbean on a 9’0″ Superstix Gun and Jack Boyes punting airs around Orange County on his Blackstar model.
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