Bob Mitsven

Surfboards

Two bright orange swallowtail surfboards, shown front and back. The front features a small sun-shaped logo, and the back has two fin slots and a glossy finish.

Mitsven fish

Bob Mitsven's traditional longboard, stable and elegant.
From 1200,00 €

Visit Fish by Bob Mitsven pays homage to one of the most legendary designs in surfing history - the Californian twin fish of the 1970s - while bearing the inimitable signature of the San Diego shaper. Designed by hand, without CNC or automation, this model combines fifty years of expertise in a pure, precise shape viscerally linked to the classic surf culture of Mission Beach and La Jolla.

Directly inspired by Derek Hynd and original fish from Steve Listhis model revisits the twin's foundations with a modern eye. Bob has refined the curves and reworked the rails, which are rounder and more incisive than on traditional fishs, to offer more grip and responsiveness. The result: a responsive, ultra-fast board capable of accelerating naturally in the pocket while maintaining precise control in the tightest turns.

Fish Mitsven is distinguished by its swallow tail profondits rails laid at the nose and its double concave which channels water smoothly. Assembly twin fin (or sometimes quadIn small waves, the Fish generates its own speed and glides with remarkable ease. In small waves, the Fish generates its own speed and glides with remarkable ease; in more powerful conditions, it remains stable and precise, enabling hard turns and fluid, organic surfing.

Each Fish is handcrafted by Bob Mitsven in his historic San Diego studio. True to his philosophy, he works his boards by focusing on sensations: balance of volumes, continuity of curves, homogeneity of transitions. His rails, inspired by the teachings of Skip FryeThe result is a board that doesn't cheat: it rewards fluidity, precision and understanding of the flow. The result is a board that doesn't cheat: it rewards fluidity, precision and understanding of the flow.

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Bob Mitsven is a Californian shaper renowned for his precise, authentic work. Based in San Diego for over fifty years, he has crafted thousands of boards by hand, without the use of machines, in keeping with local tradition. His experience and rigor have made him a worldwide reference for top-of-the-range gliders, eggs and fishs.

His arrival at the Shapers Club is an exceptional opportunity. Usually, a Mitsven board imported from California costs much more because of transport, taxes and scarcity on the European market. By ordering directly from his home in Marennes, you save several hundred euros and gain in speed of delivery - without compromising on quality or customization.

Beyond the financial aspect, it's also a rare opportunity to meet Bob, discuss your surfing style and help design your board. You can define every detail with him: dimensions, fin configuration, finish, tint, logo...
A unique experience, reserved for a few passionate surfers, that allows you to own a custom 100 % board, handcrafted by one of San Diego's most respected master shapers.

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