Visit Glider by Bob Mitsven represents the purest expression of classic San Diego surfing. A true tribute to his friend and studio neighbor Skip FryeWith a minimalist, timeless approach, he translates the philosophy of surfing through line and speed. Shaped by hand in his Mission BeachEach Glider is a testament to Bob's expertise: long, balanced boards for those seeking effortless glide and direct contact with the ocean. It's a board that doesn't ask to be dominated, but to be understood.

Designed to capture the feeling of floating on a wave, the Glider combines exceptional length, narrow, tapered outline and ultra-progressive coated rails to maximize speed and stability. The taut rocker and the slightly convex bottom The Glider's unique design allows for instant speed and total control in fast sections. In small waves, the Glider retains its fluidity and traverses soft sections without loss of speed; in more powerful walls, it remains stable, precise and capable of drawing infinite lines with disconcerting elegance.

Generally available between 10'0" and 12'0The Glider requires a calm and thoughtful surfing style. It is often surfed in single finsometimes in 2+1according to preference. The minimalist set-up accentuates the purity of the glide and favors wave reading. This board isn't designed to maneuver nervously, but to exploit the full length of the rail and feel the continuity of movement. In the right conditions, it becomes a natural extension of the surfer, enabling long, precise and hypnotic trajectories.

Each Glider is hand shapped by Bob Mitsvenwith the care and precision for which he is renowned. Bob chooses his blanks one by one, adjusts the rocker, refines the rails and sculpts every detail by eye, in the purest tradition of San Diego shapers. The construction emphasizes controlled lightness and the balanced rigidityThe result is a stable yet lively board. Some versions are decorated with stringers in redwood or basswood, d'custom fin and a gloss coat reminiscent of the great Californian surfing days of the 70s.