Jon Pyzel didn’t begin shaping surfboards until he was 24, but his designs quickly caught a wave of approval from the pros. He focused on high-performance models and ones that could multitask. When ...

Summer is pretty much here in the Northern Hemisphere. Depending on where you live, that means a few things: better weather, yes, but it can also mean a severe lack of waves. And for those on Oahu’s ...

For quite a few years now, John John Florence and his long-time shaper Jon Pyzel have been creating a pretty incredible lineup of surfboards. The Ghost family are John’s shapes of choice, and since ...

Hawaii pro surfer and world champion John John Florence, right, won his first Billabong Pipe Masters title on a board shaped by Santa Barbara native Jon Pyzel. (Courtesy photo) Surfing’s Billabong ...

John John Florence dives into his long-standing partnership with Pyzel Surfboards, sharing how their close collaboration has led to a dialed-in quiver for every condition. Florence talks evolution of ...

Who knew Nic Von Rupp understood the intricacies of surfboard design as well as he does the ins and outs of a safety vest? Testing out six Pyzel freshies in some average Portugal surf, Nic doesn’t let ...

There comes a time in every surfer’s life when they decide to finally order a board all their own. We’re not talking about a foamie from your local wholesale retailer, nor are we talking about a more ...

Showcasing the rich history of surfing in Santa Barbara and honoring legendary surfboard shaper Renny Yater, the Santa Barbara Surfing Museum will have its grand opening, 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at ...

The two reigning champs now ride for the same small, rider-owned surf accessories company. Today, Veia Supplies announced it had signed 2024 world title winner Caity Simmers to its team, and will be ...