Michael Bowles
Shaping Since: 1996
Known for: “Hand Shaping” Fun Boards, Longboards, Shortboards and Modern Fish Designs
Influences: Jim Weldon, David Barr, Michael Barron, Barry Snyder, Sean Jenson.
Philosophy: To design and make you a functional Surfboard with my Heart and Soul as if it was my own, that you can ride in any condition and finding that happy medium that will last and be magic.
Favorite thing about Oceanside: Everything that this town has to offer; I grew up hear and have watched it change only for the better. The people and the Surf.
Quirky Fact: I believe in aliens and I can’t live without my PUNK ROCK music