Wipeout on Instagram: "No problem, here’s some information about Al Merrick, the legendary surfboard shaper who revolutionized modern surfing. In 1969, Al Merrick founded Channel Islands Surfboards in Santa Barbara, California, with a mission to create high-performance surfboards for both professional surfers and everyday riders. His dedication to precision and innovation quickly made CI Surfboards one of the most respected brands in the surf industry. By the 1980s, Merrick’s boards had already
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Wipeout on Instagram: "No problem, here’s some information about Al Merrick, the legendary surfboard shaper who revolutionized modern surfing. In 1969, Al Merrick founded Channel Islands Surfboards in Santa Barbara, California, with a mission to create high-performance surfboards for both professional surfers and everyday riders. His dedication to precision and innovation quickly made CI Surfboards one of the most respected brands in the surf industry. By the 1980s, Merrick’s boards had already
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