Mini Simmons

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 . . .