I Build Because: Martin Shapes

Why do builders build?

The Makita “I Build Because” Series answers the question with stories focused on contractors, builders, mechanics, makers and artists who use Makita. Watch and learn as we get inside the minds of these talented builders. For California-based surfboard shaper Josh Martin, it’s all about the process of taking a rough form and “creating a fine form” as he continues the legacy of his father, master shaper Terry Martin.

Surfboard shaper Josh Martin’s comes from a surfing lineage few people have. His uncle was big-wave pioneer, surfer and shaper Mickey Muñoz, and his dad was one of surfing’s greatest master shapers, Terry Martin. Terry taught Josh how to shape boards in the mid 1980’s. Today you’ll find Josh in his Capistrano Beach workspace, building anything from a traditionally handcrafted wood surfboard to an EPS foam and epoxy longboard for World Champion Rachael Tilly.

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