Twin fins and Midlengths with Ryan Lovelace

Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter 👇 https://www.surfbasis.com/ 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 Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, 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 https://www.instagram.com/gosurfbasis/ Basis TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@gosurfbasis Basis Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gosurfbasis/