MCTAVISH - ‘Dedicated to the Craft Series’ Episode Eight: Ben McTavish

Ben left school at 14 to make his start in surfboard manufacturing as a glasser. Now 42, he has more experience across the entire industry than anyone else of his age, having operated his own shortboard brand for 15 years before integrating it into McTavish Surfboards. As head shaper, Ben now does the bulk of boards coming out of the factory each week.
“Ben is one of the few shapers who really knows how to carve a rocker on boards ranging from five feet to twelve feet long. In the age of computer shaping, that’s a dying art. I guess Ben was thrown in at the deep end when it comes to shaping, but he just took his time and steadily learned the skills.” Bob McTavish

[@brassmonkeyfins]

Ben that was really nice to watch mate. Beautifully balanced and sound.
Hope to catch up one day, this system or the next.
Cheers

[@tahoe4beauty]

These short films by Stefan and friends to me capture that warm unspoken energy that feed the soul. Wow...!!!

[@paulotonedef]

"How amazingly designed our planet is..." Nice words of wisdom.

[@Magotropical]

Really great series!

[@nicolasfreyre7051]

wow, beautiful art piece, the images, the music, the words...everything so well put together. Im starting my journey into shaping with its ups and some downs and this really gave me some genuine inspiration in continuing pursuing my passion and enjoying the ride! yeww

[@Andrew-dm8mk]

OGH I THE NOO!!