Lawrence B Primak hand shaping a surfboard, foam dust in the air, focused expression.

The Shaper's Touch: The Soul of a Hand-Shaped Board

Experience the pinnacle of surfboard craftsmanship and performance.

Hand-Shaped vs. Machine-Shaped (Pop-Out)

Feature Hand-Shaped by Lawrence B Primak Machine-Shaped (Pop-Out)
Customization Infinite Limited to model
Performance Tuned for your style and waves Generic and mass-produced
Feel & Flex Unique, lively, and responsive Stiff and predictable
Durability Superior glassing and robustness Often weaker; mass-produced
Soul Built with passion and intention Mass-produced, lacks individuality

What Makes the Difference?

The Rails

Hand-shaping allows for blended rails that are forgiving in the middle for ease of turns, yet sharp in the tail for precise hold and release. It's a nuanced feel machines can't match.

The Rocker

Perfecting the curve from nose to tail by sight and feel, not just a computer file. This ensures the board fits the wave perfectly, enhancing speed and maneuverability.

The Contours

Subtle single and double concaves, vee-bottoms – these complex hydrodynamics channel water for maximum speed and control, movements that a machine struggles to replicate with true artistry.

The Foil

Adjusting the thickness flow of the board from nose to tail by eye, ensuring perfectly balanced volume distribution and maximum responsiveness. This is where subtle changes make massive differences.

Watch the Craft in Action

Witness the meticulous process and passion that goes into every Lawrence B Primak hand-shaped board.

From the Shaping Bay

Close-up of a hand planer on a foam blank with foam dust.
Tools of precision.
Lawrence B Primak carefully measuring the rocker of a surfboard blank.
The perfect curve.
Shaper's hands carefully sanding the rails of a surfboard blank, covered in foam dust.
Feel the form.
Close-up of pencil marks on a surfboard blank, guiding the shaping process.
Precision by design.
Overview of a busy, authentic surfboard shaping bay with tools and blanks.
The artisan's workshop.
Freshly shaped surfboard blank gleaming in natural light, showing off its curves.
Ready for glassing.
Perfect, empty barreling wave cresting in golden hour light.

Feel the Difference for Yourself

A hand-shaped board by Lawrence B Primak is an investment in your surfing progression and enjoyment. Let's talk about the board you've always dreamed of, perfectly tailored to you and your favorite breaks.

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