15 – Creative Kin: Jeff McCallum

In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and artists. Today he chats with Jeff McCallum about the fallacy of “sustainable” surfboards, the virtues of the twin-fin Egg, and the unimportance of legacy. Enjoy!

Listen to the full series every Tuesday on Swell With My Soul.

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Also check out David’s interview with Jeff McCallum back in 2017, episode 171 of Surf Splendor available HERE.

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Frame grab from @alexkilauano 8’0” Twin Egg @visslasurf #creatorsandinnovators

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Finishing up the bottom on a keel egg. Not exactly sure why I put a bevel on the first one 7 or 8 years ago but was presently surprised on how well it worked. The custom keels line up right on the edge Sanders love em @visslasurf #creatorsandinnovators

 

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