Chris Borst Pioneered Stalefish 540s Before Laser-Cutting CT-Winning Surfboards

Meet ‘Rain Man’: Caity Simmers’ shaper and a SITD rookie with an exceptional mind.

features // Jan 26, 2024

Words by Ethan Davis

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