Shaper Studios

Just finished the group shaper 4hr shaper class taught by Jeff. Fantastic teacher. We made a glass-​ready short board and I learned a ton about what goes into shaping and what tools to use to do it. I got a lot of hands on experience including cutting, planing, and sanding.
Parking hint: Your GPS will take you to the front but parking and another entrance is better in the back.

The best thing to happen to Costa Mesa since Taco Bell. You can walk in with zero knowledge of how to shape a surfboard and walk away not only with a stunning, hand-​crafted masterpiece but a whirlwind of knowledge under your belt. The manager, Jeff, is one of the kindest, smartest and most stoked people you’ll ever meet. He has a genuine passion for building surfboards and, maybe even more so, getting others excited about building surfboards too. His artistic creativity and expansive understanding of surfing make him the perfect person to spearhead making your first surfboard with. The best part about Shaper is the totally welcoming environment you immediately walk into. Can barely surf? No judgement. Don’t know anyone? Don’t worry, you’ll make friends. Everyone is just there to meet others who like being in the ocean. Grab a taco and head over today!

Yet another great location for shaper studios. I know the manager Jeff from the San Diego shop and he’s helped me countless times dialing in the boards I’ve shaped. He gives you the guidelines on how to shape and then lets you run free. Anything from performance shortboards to noseriders to asymmetrical boards this dude know his stuff. If you’re not exactly sure what you’re looking to shape Jeff would be the perfect guy to stop by and talk to. He’ll figure out your wants and needs and set you up with the perfect shape. And you’ll have fun doing it. The best part about shaper studios is the fact that it’s not just a shop you stop by to pick something up and leave. Once you join, you become part of a family. Shop hangs are seen on the regular and there’s normally something to be learned when stopping in. Why buy a machine cut board off the racks at your shop when you can handcraft something you’ll be 100 times more stoked on. Stop on by for some good people and good vibes.

This place is awesome! Jeff, the manager, really knows his stuff. He does a great job walking you through the steps and ensuring your board is both functional and rad. At the same time, he gives you freedom to be at the helm, so you feel like you actually made the board yourself. I’ve made 2 boards so far and am already planning my next few boards. Shaper Studios Orange County is an awesome extension of their already-​flourishing flagship in San Diego.