Australian surfer Torren Martyn and shaper Simon Jones craft their board, Calypte, inspired by Torren's Indonesian journey.
Grant Twiggy Baker, 50, seeks precise gear; trusting shaper Axel Lorentz, he tests new boards in Nazaré, Portugal, and Basque Country's giant waves.
William Aliotti knows board tweaks matter; shaper Ryan Lovelace sends a new board from Santa Barbara to challenge Will; their collaboration fuels growth and performance.
Surfer Trevor Gordon, prepping to sail the Atlantic, crafts a surfboard in two days before departure; with makeshift gear, he tests his improvisation skills.