In today’s episode we chat with surfboard shaper Manny Caro. Manny shares his origin story, how nature informs his surfboard design theory, formative experiences with Rich Pavel and Marc Andreini, the importance of sourcing locally made building materials, and how to cultivate sustainable growth in a business. Enjoy!
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Manny in Jack Coleman’s “Proportional Harmonics”
Proportional Harmonics from Mollusk Surf Shop on Vimeo.
Here’s an example of Manny’s “finlets”
And here are the “Golden Ratio” reference videos used in this episode
Manny also mentioned being inspired by a Jon Wegener board he saw Andy Davis riding . . .
Manny also mentioned a recent Jack Coleman video with Kyle Kennelly riding a longer finlet board . . .
2 + NONE from Mollusk Surf Shop on Vimeo.
And lastly, a little vid of Manny shredding. Enjoy!
Pilgrim Film: Manuel Caro from Pilgrim Surf + Supply on Vimeo.