EP09 | FROM THE SHED: TRAVIS REYNOLDS

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After 25 years of shaping, Travis Reynolds is still asking questions.

In Episode 09 of From The Shed, we sit down with Oahu-based surfboard shaper Travis Reynolds of Surfboards by Travis Reynolds for a deep dive into three of his favorite boards of all time and the ideas behind why they work.

This episode is equal parts history lesson and design breakdown. Travis walks through subtle details that often go unnoticed, from bottom contours and blank choices to small adjustments that turn into happy accidents. The kind of nuance that only reveals itself after decades in the shaping bay.

The first board Travis pulls from the rack is a vintage 1960s Yater Spoon, one of the most influential and time-tested longboard designs ever made. It sets the tone for the episode, grounding the conversation in surfboard history while opening the door to how those ideas still influence modern shaping.

From there, Travis moves through boards that reflect his own evolution as a shaper. He speaks openly about experimentation, refinement, and the reality that learning never really stops. Even after 25 years, there is still room to adjust, question, and push ideas forward.

Episode 09 is for anyone curious about how surfboards actually work. Not just what they look like, but why certain shapes stand the test of time and how thoughtful design choices add up in the water.

Watch Episode 09 of From The Shed, explore the Creators Collection, and take a closer look at surfboard design through the eyes of a shaper who is still learning.

FILMED & EDITED: Brian Elliott 
ORIGINAL MUSIC BY: Jack Rose
INTERVIEWED BY: Thomas Campbell
SUPPORTED BY: YETI Barebones Living Topa Topa Brewing Co Kung Fu Tonic
SPECIAL THANKS: Los Padres Outfitters