I am the author of Keel Nation and have been studying the Mini Simmons for 10 years.
I ride them and shape them daily.
Custom Mini Simmons shaped by hand.
I have been shaping for over a decade, looking for the right mixture of board and art.
I found it when I discovered the Mini Simmons. Shaping is such a personal expression, and it is truly an art form.
It is foam art—yo.
No machines are used, and each shape is unique.
No knock-offs.
One man, with his tools. Passion. Creativity. Concentration. A love affair.
Boards cannot be rushed and take 6-8 weeks.
For examples of my work, see MiniSimmonsSurfboards.com
Here is a recent video of me doing the rails on a 5'1 Mini Simmons.
And here is a complete shaping session . . .
