Who makes balsa wood surfboards?
A. Cesar Moriera has been shaping balsa surfboards for 13 years, a professional long boarder he has won contests in California, Panama, Costa Rica and the Latin Pro in his home country of Ecuador. He gained his knowledge of surfboard design from travelling and repairing, believing passionately that balsa surfboard production benefits his country. Respected on the competition circuit for; arriving with only a return ticket, sleeping bag and surfboard, and an incredibly soulful surfing style. He started Ecuadors first surf club, organises annual surf competitions, 5 years ago he started shaping for Balsa Surfer. Few North American shapers have carried on the tradition of wooden surfboard construction.
