The successful book by Californian shaper and surfer Bob Smith in a smaller format in its paperback edition. An instructive, brief and understandable text that includes all the fundamental principles of surfboard design. In these pages any shaper, surfer or fan can find a good starting point to document, reflect, and in any case, draw their own conclusions. Also available in original format.

“Dedicated to all surfers who know how to laugh.”

Bob Smith “Cosas: que tu shaper nunca te dice”. Originally published as “The Basics of Surfboard design” in 2008. Published in Spanish by the Fishbone Project in 2013. Donated to the Sea Library by Gonzalo, editor of the Fishbone Project, a small publishing label from Barcelona specialized in surf books ❤️

Photos by Anna Iltnere / Sea Library