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Ryan Lovelace is back

August 08, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

After a very successful trip last year, Ryan Lovelace of Point Concept Surfboards returns to Europe.


Ryan is coming from August 15th to 31st and this time he will shape in France, at Blend Glassing, in Soustons. All boards will be glassed by Nico from Wavegliders, who is currently working there, and the Blend crew.

Ryan Lovelace is one of the most talented and creative shapers from California and has been Considered one of the most talented and innovative shapers from California, Ryan is all about fluid curves and surfing with the wave instead of surfing against it. His designs come from his environment and from the boards he sees and surfs with. Although he does not follow any one pattern, his boards are influenced by George Greenough and Greg Liddle. A she told Drift in a recent interview “I don’t have influences or a preconceived notion of what works and what doesn’t. I’m free to do whatever I want and explore any path I find interesting”.

All boards will be 100% hand shaped by Ryan and fully adapted to the surfer’s needs and waves. High quality finishing will be done by master glassers Nico (from Wavegliders) and Fabrice from Blend Glassing. Shipping across Europe available and wholesale prices for shops on request.

For more information visit magicquiver.com or get in touch by e-mail

   

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