Monday, October 20, 2014

5'10'' Gemini

I've been shaping surfboards for over thirty years, but I like to call what I do 'rideable art'.

With Mikey back in the water, I felt it was time he got on the real deal so I made him this 5'10'' Gemini. I was going to do a Captain America spray, but figured the Spiderman motif looks way cooler!

I started making the Gemini in the early 90's. The surfing world wasn't ready for it then, is it now? I've gotten so much flack over this board from people 'in the know', who have never even seen it ridden, much less tried it themselves!

In the past few years, there are all these copy-cat shapers out there who think they are original and special, making knock-off shapes clearly based on the Gemini.

Do I care? Not really. I know the Gemini is still the best board on the planet.

Monday, October 6, 2014

Mikey's Back!!

We're super stoked over here at Alexander Surf Designs to see our rider Mike Horton back in the water. Mike had a major accident earlier this year and has missed the entire dry season here in Bali. After four months of rehab, Mikey had his first couple sessions this past weekend!

Check out the photo below of Mikey riding 6'7'' 70's Special single fin. Can you believe this is from his second surf in four months after major surgery!? Congrats n getting back in the water, we're sure you'll be charging again in no time.