Shaper Profile.

Steve Walden

STEVE IS A SOFT SPOKEN BUT CONFIDENT ARTIST WHOSE WORK IS ROOTED IN PRAGMATISM. STEVE’S UNIQUE ABILITY TO MERGE CUTTING EDGE FEATURES WITH TIME TESTED DESIGNS TO CREATE USER FRIENDLY SURFBOARDS THAT ALSO PERFORM AT HIGH LEVELS IS UNMATCHED.

Who is a Steve Walden?

That would be me… (Steve is not one to talk about himself. He prefers to let the boards and his surfing do the talking.)

Do you still hold the record for longest nose ride?

As far as I know, yes. That was in 1995 the Tom Morey invitational.

Tell us more?

I had the longest noseride I think at 27.5 seconds and a total for 3 waves of over 50 seconds.

Why did you start building boards?

I love to make things. I made my first bodyboard about 1960.

Which do you prefer: lefts, rights, or communists?

Rights, I’m a regular foot. Although I lived right at Rocky Point lefts during the 1970’s.

Do you consider yourself a shaper or a surfer first?

Surfer I started in 1960 when I lived in Whitter, California. I kept a log and in 1964 I went surfing over 200+ days and I didn’t even drive a car. It was about a 30-45 minute drive to the beach back then.

What is the secret to surfing longevity?

For me it has really helped being on or very close to the beach. That’s a way to surf a lot more than living an hour or so away. Being in the surf business and competing in about 200 events also kept me really connected. Most of my friends and social life kept the stoke going for decades.

Can you tell us about the best board you ever built?

It would definitely be the Magic Model. I designed a board to compliment the way I surfed. I love to noseride and surf a progressive style, off the lip, drop knee cutbacks, do fin slides etc.

I combined hard rails nose to tail, beveled edges, a concave nose blending in to a double concave for lift and a higher nose and tail rocker than most other boards. I wanted an all around board.

Are your boards built for a particular type of surfer or person in mind or do you build boards with the intention of them working for as many people as possible?

The Magic model is very versatile. Take a 9’0’’ for example, It’s great for beginners as it turns very easy at low speeds, it is also used in competition by a lot of advanced surfers. It is great in small waves and I have surfers that have rode them in competitions in Hawaii and Tahiti in 15-25’ surf. I have asked them if they need me to change the shape and no, it works great just like it is. So because of those features it’s a great travel board.

Who is the best surfer to ever ride one of your boards? Do you remember any specific sessions of that rider on your board? There were a lot of really good surfers who have rode the boards. I do remember watching Duane DeSoto surfing in the triple crown in Hawaii surfing solid 15-20’ faces and the board worked very good.

What do you think is the most important design, construction, technology, or ideological change in surfing?

I have watched so much change in the last 20 years. It used to be you ride a 60-66 shortboard or a 90-96 longboard and nothing in between. Now anything is acceptable. You have fish, asymmetrical, hybrid’s, eggs, mini longboards etc. etc. And with the acceptance of EPS, boards are lighter.

If you had to choose a board that lasted forever or a board that performed at world champ levels for one session what would you choose?

Definitely a Magic Model hands down. It would do both!

If you could make enough money from selling surfboards with Surftech that you never had to work again, what would you do next (or would you keep shaping customs)?

I have been lucky making boards for over 50 years and could retire now. I am doing what I love to do. Shape and design new models and testing new concepts. I still glass a board or so every week and I do all the repairs for Walden Surfboards Ventura. It keeps me current with my trade. To me as an artist it meets that need in many ways.

Is it the surfer, the board, or the wave?

It’s the surfer enjoying the power of the wave, a feeling that is enhanced by being on a surfboard. The surfboard is the vehicle that brings you and the wave together.

“THE FATHER OF THE MODERN LONGBOARD”

Mini Mega Magic Fusion

5 FIN OPTION/ DIAMOND SQUASH TAIL

Because big guys wanna rip too! The Mini Mega Magic / Fusion HD technology is a smaller version of the popular Mega Magic. It is a sporty version designed for the bigger guy who is looking for a bigger shortboard (rather than the Mega Magic which is a shorter longboard).

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

What It Does How It Feels

Mega Magic Fusion

2+1 FIN SETUP / DIAMOND TAIL

A Magic wand for casting spells on waves. The Mega Magic / Fusion HD is wide with condensed volume. We take volume from the length and redistribute it to the width and thickness while maintaining the famous Magic performance. The Mega has the classic Magic elements: hard rails, concave bottom and lots of rocker.

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

What It Does

How It Feels

Magic Wahine Fusion

Walden Surfboards was the first company to design an entire line of surfboards just for women called Walden Wahine, (Wahine is Hawaiian for girl), we didn’t just add a token pink surfboard to our existing men’s line but rather we created an entire range of surfboards for the full range of women surfers.

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

CUSTOM INLAY GRAPHIC + COLORWORK

// Beautiful tropical print paired with opaque color and pin line

What It Does How It Feels

Mini Mega Magic Tuflite

5-FIN OPTION / SQUASH TAIL

Mini Mega Magic with Tuflite C-Tech compositry is a smaller version of the popular Mega Magic. This one is sized at a comfortable 6’10” and is a sporty version designed for the bigger guy who is looking for a bigger shortboard (rather than the Mega Magic which is a shorter longboard).

Tuflite C-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology optimized for durability and presented an affordable price.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

UNIDIRECTIONAL FIBERGLASS

// High strength unidirectional fiberglass strip acts as a stringer

6. EXPANDED EPOXY FOAM LAYER

// A highly durable layer of epoxy and fiberglass to withstand impact

7. EXTERIOR PAINT

// Provides a beautiful finish

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

Mega Magic Tuflite

2+1 FIN SETUP / DIAMOND SQUASH TAIL

The Mega Magic will float like a board that is 12-18” longer. For the bigger guy that normally rides a 10’, with the Mega, he can ride this 9’0” without giving up float or stability.

Tuflite C-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology optimized for durability and presented an affordable price.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

UNIDIRECTIONAL FIBERGLASS

// High strength unidirectional fiberglass strip acts as a stringer

6. EXPANDED EPOXY FOAM LAYER

// A highly durable layer of epoxy and fiberglass to withstand impact

7. EXTERIOR PAINT

// Provides a beautiful finish

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

Magic Tuflite

2+1 FIN SETUP / SQUASH TAIL

The Magic rocker, Magic rails, and the Magic hull, is very unique to Walden Surfboards, the front 1/2 of the hull is concave, this single concave transitions into a double concave in the rear and the back 1/3 transitions into a moderate “V”. The concave nose adds lift and stability, perfect for noseriding. The double concaved hull and hard rails make the board fast, stable, responsive and maneuverable in all conditions. The Magic rails are hard, they tend to be harder than most other longboards, the unique bottom curves & bevels keep the rails from catching unlike most other hard rail boards.

Tuflite C-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology optimized for durability and presented an affordable price.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

UNIDIRECTIONAL FIBERGLASS

// High strength unidirectional fiberglass strip acts as a stringer

6. EXPANDED EPOXY FOAM LAYER

// A highly durable layer of epoxy and fiberglass to withstand impact

7. EXTERIOR PAINT

// Provides a beautiful finish

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

Size: Width: Thick: Liter: SKU FCS ii:

What It Does How It Feels

Magic Softop

2+1 FIN SETUP / DIAMOND SQUASH TAIL

The Magic Softop-PC has all the classic Magic elements: hard rails, concave bottom and lots of rocker, but built in an extra durable and safe softop construction.

Surftech’s legendary Softop construction has been the #1 surf school, rental, and consumer choice for more than two decades. The durability combined with precision design, previously unseen in the softboard category, allows surfers to perform at the top of their abilities while minimizing the dangers associated with a hard board. This year we’ve paired our Softop construction with timeless shapes from the Takayama and Walden line.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high mechanical performances

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

DOUBLE WOOD STRINGERS

// Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

THERMAL DEBOSSED EVA DECK PAD

// The full EVA deck pad gives you traction + adds durability

HARD FIBERGLASS BOTTOM

// The fiberglass bottom keeps the contours which = performance

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhances performance + durability

What It Does

How It Feels

Mega Magic Softop

2+1 FIN SETUP / DIAMOND SQUASH TAIL

The Mega Magic Softop-PC is wide with condensed volume. We take volume from the length and redistribute it to the width and thickness while maintaining the famous Magic performance. The Mega has the classic Magic elements: hard rails, concave bottom and lots of rocke

Surftech’s legendary Softop construction has been the #1 surf school, rental, and consumer choice for more than two decades. The durability combined with precision design, previously unseen in the softboard category, allows surfers to perform at the top of their abilities while minimizing the dangers associated with a hard board. This year we’ve paired our Softop construction with timeless shapes from the Takayama and Walden line.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high mechanical performances

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

DOUBLE WOOD STRINGERS

// Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

THERMAL DEBOSSED EVA DECK PAD

// The full EVA deck pad gives you traction + adds durability

HARD FIBERGLASS BOTTOM

// The fiberglass bottom keeps the contours which = performance

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhances performance + durability WHAT

Size: Width: Thick: Liter: SKU FUTURES:

Since 1969, Channel Islands Surfboards has been dedicated to performance and quality through hard work, innovation, and originality. Over the last 50 years, Channel Islands has grown from a local grass-roots operation to a cutting edge organization, catering to the best surfers in the world. It started with hard-core surfing and quality in mind and these guidelines have brought us through four decades of constant change in the surf industry. Channel Islands will shape the new millennium with innovative design and quality as our main focus. CI is a privately held organization focused on rider-driven product and manufacturing the best possible equipment available. Located in a state-of-the-art facility just blocks from Rincon Del Mar, the CI HQ represents a foundation for developing, testing, and building boards while providing jobs in Santa Barbara for many years to come.

Channel Islands Surfboards was created by Al and Terry Merrick in 1969. From his birth, Britt spent his days in the factory by the beach in Santa Barbara, from toddling around blanks to sweeping out shaping rooms. Eventually he started shaping alongside his father Al in 1990. He is now the lead shaper and designer for CI and carries on the family tradition of developing high performance board designs collaborating with the world’s greatest surfers. From Tom Curren, to Dane Reynolds, Channel Islands continues to evolve with the highest standard of surfing.

“FOCUSED ON RIDER-DRIVEN PRODUCT”

Twin Fin

3-FIN / SWALLOW TAIL

The Twin Fin / Dual-Core was designed by Britt Merrick based on a shape his father Al Merrick had designed in the late 70’s. He added a modern feel to it for more positive drive and carving. The Fusion Dual-Core technology gives it more float than it’s traditional PU counterpart with flex and smooth rail when you want for speed and hard turns. The Twin Fin is a fast and fun wave catching machine.

One board that combines the best of both EPS and PU surfboards. While the EPS is lively the PU inserts dampen vibration better. The result is pop out of turns and stability while on rail. With Dual Core construction you will never have to sacrifice again.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE (DUAL-CORE W/PU RAILS)

// Closed cell EPS core provides more response + Flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

PU FOAM RAIL INSERTS (DUAL-CORE W/EPS CENTER)

// PU rails adds drive in and out of turns + swing weight for airs

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power. Protects from dings. Adds break strength.

CARBON TAIL PATCHES

// Distributes power to the fins + protects from toe/heel dings

PATENTED TECHNOLOGY

// An exclusive technology by Surftech

“FOCUSED ON RIDER-DRIVEN PRODUCT”

Code

Surf like Shaun Tomson! Channel Island’s team rider and 1977 World Champ, Shaun Tomson, collaborated with Surftech and CI Head Shaper Britt Merrick on this design for the young at heart that craves a performance board, but still wants to get the most out of the average waves they often find themselves riding. The Code / Dual-Core features more volume, which along with the Dual-Core allows for easy paddling and increased wave count. A single concave under the front foot allows for punchy drive on takeoffs and the double concave blending to a vee provides lift and easy rail-to-rail transitions.

One board that combines the best of both EPS and PU surfboards. While the EPS is lively the PU inserts dampen vibration better. The result is pop out of turns and stability while on rail. With Dual Core construction you will never have to sacrifice again.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE (DUAL-CORE W/PU RAILS)

// Closed cell EPS core provides more response + Flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

PU FOAM RAIL INSERTS (DUAL-CORE W/EPS CENTER)

// PU rails adds drive in and out of turns + swing weight for airs

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power. Protects from dings. Adds break strength.

CARBON TAIL PATCHES

// Distributes power to the fins + protects from toe/heel dings

PATENTED TECHNOLOGY

// An exclusive technology by Surftech