Thursday, 21 March 2013, 12:39 pm Press Release: Massey University Why Aristotle would own a surfboard There aren’t many situations where the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle would be paired with a surfboard. But Professor Christoph Schumacher chose the title ‘Why Aristotle would own a surfboard’ for his professorial lecture next week because he wants to [...]

It’s that time of year again to set your goals and make resolutions to better your life and the lives of others. Some people like to share goals and resolutions and others like to keep them silent. I personally find this time of year to be inspiring. I’ll share a couple of my own in [...]

Dirtbag Darling recently asked my who was my female inspiration for adventure. The choice was pretty easy for me. Find out who at Dirtbag Darling.

Shaper Studios Co-Founder, Derrik Kapalla, test drives one of Chris Clark’s latest asymmetrical surfboard designs in some pretty heavy offshore winds at Rockaway Beach, New York and the Outer Banks, North Carolina.

Chris Clark, founder of Shaper Studios, was selected as a ‘Young Influential’ by the San Diego Daily Transcript. The business publication invited Clark and 24 other young influential business leaders to a luncheon reception on April 12th. The roundtable allowed the influentials to spill some secrets to their early success as business leaders and entrepreneurs. [...]

KID CREATURE LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE SURFBOARD LINE WITH SHAPER STUDIOS May 12th Charity Event to Benefit Pipeline To A Cure; Will Serve as Official After-Party for the San Diego Surf Film Festival SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 3, 2012) – Kid Creature, the brain child of 12 year old surfer and Newport Beach native Calvin Saxton, is [...]

Isabel Letham pioneered surfing for women long before the culture had become widespread in Australia. Source: Australian Geographic Mar – Apr 2012 Letham with her Hawaiian champion surfboard, made from a 34kg slab of American sugar pine. FOR CHAMPION FEMALE surfers in Australia today – such as Stephanie Gilmore, Layne Beachley and Pam Burridge – [...]

Shaper Studios founder rides wave of success By JAMES PALEN, The Daily Transcript Thursday, April 5, 2012 Despite not even being old enough to rent a car in California at the time he started his business a few years ago, Chris Clark has done something in late 2011 and early 2012 many California business owners [...]

Riviera Magazine did a nice piece on the Studio this month. The photo shoot with Jessica Sample was a blast and everyone had a great time making fun of me. I just played along with the surfer teacher theme (shaping school). Mad props to Lawrence for lending the props (glasses, fresh melon VW).