Custom Surfboards

SURFBOARD SHAPERS

PIPELINE® surfboards are one of the best quality Custom fiberglass surfboards made in the USA. Our shapers offer an extensive line of shortboards, fishes, funboards, longboard models and SUPs.

MATT KAZUMA KINOSHITA
Shaper Matt Kazuma Kinoshita was born and raised in Hawaii and has been surfing for more than 30 years. Matt is a former professional surfer and United States Surfing Champion. From 1 foot to 40 feet, Matt still standouts in the lineup. Over the last 20 years, Matt has passing along his knowledge to the groms coming up. Kazuma coaching program has already produced several generations of champions. From Dusty Payne to Ian Walsh, the list of superstars from the Kazuma program is second to none. Matt learned the art of surfboard shaping from the legendary master Ben Aipa. "Ben Aipa was my surfing coach and shaping mentor and I was lucky to have studied under sensei Aipa, the guy I consider the greatest shaper of all time." Late in his career, Matt was one of the headline shapers at Hawaiian Island Creations and worked along side Eric Arakawa and Kerry Tokoro. He is also a master in surfboard design theory and computer modeling, collaborating on surfboard designs with many of the best surfboard, windsurf, and kite board shapers in the world. Matt's experience spans the gap between the old school and the new school and he is simply one of a kind.

ERIE PEEPLES
Erie Peeples is the exclusive PIPELINE® shaper and surfboard designer for the gulf, east cost and Puerto Rico providing cutting-edge board design. He has spent most of his life surfing and living the lifestyle in Florida, as is a soul surfer at heart. Erie has also competed for many years with the East Coast Surfing Association (ESA) and the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA). He is known throughout the east and gulf coasts as one of the top shapers in the region. Erie conducts a surf school for kids in New Smyrna, Florida where he sponsors and supports excellence in surfing fundamentals and respect for the sport.

For your made to order PIPELINE® Surfboard, please call us at 855-226-0241 (BANZAI 1), Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM (PST) or email us directly at customerservice@pipelinegear.com.