Recently, we sat down with Austin Barrette, Founder & Master Shaper at Barrette Surfboards.

Listen in as Austin recounts his experiences surfing the southern California coast as a child and crafting boards with his peers, leading to a love for board making. He stresses the significance of surf culture and discusses the impact of the mass-produced surfboards, and about the lost meaning of a true surfing experience.

Austin also talks about his recent relocation to Georgia and adapting to surfing on lakes while designing boards for wake surfing enthusiasts as opposed to ocean surfers.

About Barrette Surfboards:

Years of thorough experimentation, meticulous attention to small details, and unparalleled personalization guarantee that you receive a classic and practical piece. Barrette Surfboards extends an offer to you at no charge to join Austin in physically molding, glassing, and smoothing your own board by hand.

Through this hands-on experience, our intention is for you to form a deep connection with your board, enabling you to advance more quickly and ultimately increasing the enjoyment of surfing.

Visit Us: www.barrettesurfboards.com