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Wayne Rich is an International Surfboard Builder Hall of Famer and a 2x Icons of Foam winner. In this episode Wayne details his childhood in Hermosa Beach during the heyday of Noll, Bing, and Weber. He unpacks asymmetrical board design and discusses how the wipeout that nearly paralyzed him altered his perspective on surfing, shaping, and life. Enjoy!

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Wayne Rich with his winning shape for the Icons of Foam Tribute to Carl Ekstrom.
Wayne Rich with his winning shape for the Icons of Foam Tribute to Carl Ekstrom.
David Scales just trying too hard to look cool between Wayne Rich (left) and Steve Coletta (right)
David Scales just trying too hard to look cool between Wayne Rich (left) and Steve Coletta (right)
Wayne about to get shacked somewhere near his Santa Barbara home.
Wayne about to get shacked somewhere near his Santa Barbara home.
Wayne with former Surf Splendor guest Marc Andreini and Santa Cruz shaper Ashley Lloyd.
Wayne with former Surf Splendor guest Marc Andreini and Santa Cruz shaper Ashley Lloyd.
Wayne finishing an asymm.
Wayne finishing an asymm.
A glorious Wayne Rich on display at The Boardroom Show in Santa Cruz.
A glorious Wayne Rich on display at The Boardroom Show in Santa Cruz.

The Nightmare Model
The Nightmare Model

Carl Ekstrom was an influence in Wayne’s assymetrical designs. Here’s our episode with Carl and friend Tom Morey . . .

CREDITS

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Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com

Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com

Host, Producer: David Scales @David_Lee_Scales

Intro Music: Tom Misch, Memory

Outro Music: Sturgill Simpson, In Bloom

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