This is the sacred craft
In surfing’s original days, it was seen as a sacred craft. Performed by priests, ceremonies were held along each step of the way, the final being a launching ceremony where all the latest boards were gathered at the shoreline in front of the village and blessed.
Much has changed since those sacred days and surfing has become a trend like everything else.
Here at Soto Surfcraft, I want to try and bring that sacred nature back to this sacred activity. Where one person builds one board, start to finish.
The first step in this beautiful process is to go over with you the design best suited for your surfing goals, your current skill level, where you’d like to go, where you surf the most. Every detail is taken into consideration when crafting a board specifically to you.
Custom boards are more than just a color.
Once you order is confirmed and we’re set on a design you’re happy with I’ll get to work shaping your new ride.
The Shaping Process
Once each board is shaped, it’ll be moved into the glassing area to begin the glassing process. Each board is laminated and hot coated to the specific design unique to each customer, making their dream board just a short time away.
After the boards are wrapped in their glassing schedule, they’re ready to be hot coated and sanded. The sanding process really brings out the fine beauty of each individual board.
