With decades of experience in the shaping bay, Carl Schaper belongs to the higher echelon of shaper royalty on the island of Oahu. Knowing a thing or two high-performance surfing, he has shaped boards for some of the very best, including longboard world champions, pipeline chargers and industry legends like Garrett McNamara (Guiness Book of record for biggest wave ever ridden).
The Dream Factory
Holding court at the Waialua Sugar Mill, Carl Schaper manages a former warehouse that houses a shaping bay, a surf shop with over 200 customs at all times, plenty of surf accessories and an art gallery featuring works from local artists.
Watching the video below really shows just what a perfect setup it is. A wide-open showroom, with a clear view for shop visitors who get to see what goes on in the shaping and glassing areas. It’s basically the stuff of dreams, making those stuck in a 9-to-5, selling insurance re-evaluate some of the choices they made down the line (no pun intended).
Carl Schaper design philosophy
“Keep it simple, stay neutral and make sure the boards are fast. Get the right board for the right guy for the right conditions.”
Working with Carl Schaper
Work with a craftsman like Carl Schaper allows NSP to move ahead with additional performance shapes. We are excited about our gun range, but the collaboration extends to longboards, funboards and very recently, shortboard too. Think high-performance shapes for accomplished riders, both affordable, durable and built with the latest in surfboard technology. It doesn’t hurt if pro riders use them on the WSL QS as well.
Having shaped for the who’s-who of Hawaii surfing, Carl Schaper Hawaii is established well beyond the Aloha State. For those who are new to surfing or would like to learn a little more about Carl and this collaboration, check the video below, or browse through the different shapes Carl created for you underneath the video.
Carl Schaper’s work with the NSP Shapers Union allows him to take advantage of NSP’s advanced construction methods, elevating his board designs. By integrating NSP’s specialised materials, he achieves qualities like increased durability, responsiveness, and a balanced feel.
This partnership produces boards suited to surfers who need consistent, high-performing equipment across various conditions, combining Carl’s refined shaping techniques with NSP’s innovative technology.
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