{"title":"Custom Order Surfboards","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eCustom Surfboards Built the Traditional Way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHand-shaped in San Diego since 1959, each G\u0026amp;S custom board is built around your waves, your style, and the feel you want under your feet—crafted with the experience, precision, and finish that define a truly custom board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eTimeless design. Hand-shaped craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith four experienced shapers, hundreds of proven templates, and our own factory, we build everything from a trusted everyday rider to a complete custom quiver—each board shaped with intention for your waves, your style, and the details that matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMost of our boards are 100% hand-shaped by craftsmen with deep roots in surfboard design. We use polyurethane foam from U.S. Blanks and glass each board with two layers on the deck and one on the bottom for a strong, time-tested build. Fin options include Single Bahne box, FCS plugs, FCS II, Futures, or glass-on fins. For color, you can keep it clean and classic or go fully custom with airbrush, resin color, and resin pinlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eCustom details we will shape around you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTo provide an accurate quote, we will ask a few straightforward questions about how and where you surf, what you ride now, and the details you want built into your board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eYour height, weight, and experience level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eThe waves you surf and where you usually surf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWhat you are riding now and what you would like to change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eYour preferred board length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eYour preferred fin setup and number of fins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eYour preferred finish: sanded, acrylic, wet-sanded gloss, or gloss and polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWhether you want airbrush color, pinlines, or a resin tint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eFrom quote to finished board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e1.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWe start with a quote based on your board length, model, fin setup, finish, and color choices. If you need shipping, we can arrange packing and delivery as well. Shipping within the continental U.S. typically runs between $250 and $275 including packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e2.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTo place your order, we require a 50% deposit or $500, whichever is greater. We accept Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Venmo, wire transfers, cash, and checks. You can place your deposit online, over the phone, or in person at the G\u0026amp;S factory. That deposit is refundable until the board is shaped, unless you have requested a highly customized stringer configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e3.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eOnce the order is confirmed, we select and order the proper blank based on your board size and the stringer or stringer configuration you want. Our blanks come from U.S. Blanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e4.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eThe blank usually arrives within about a week and then moves into the shaping queue. If needed, your shaper may reach out to confirm final details, share photos, or meet with you before shaping begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e5.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFrom there, the board moves into glassing. Because we shape and glass in our own factory, we oversee the work from start to finish. Up to seven craftsmen may work on your board through lamination, hot coat, fin installation or glass-on fins, sanding, and your selected final finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e6.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWhen the board is complete, we give it a final inspection to make sure it meets our standards. Then it is ready for pickup or shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e7.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eMost custom boards take about 6 to 8 weeks to complete, though timing can vary based on your options and the season. Spring and summer are typically our busiest times of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady to start your custom board?\u003c\/b\u003e Submit your custom order request and we will follow up as soon as we receive it. If you would like to review options first, reach out for a quote and we will help you refine the details before you place your deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow long does a custom board take?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost custom boards take about 6 to 8 weeks to complete, though timing can vary based on your design choices and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow much is the deposit?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe require a 50% deposit or $500, whichever is greater, to begin your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I get a quote before placing a deposit?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. If you would like to review your options first, reach out for a quote and we will help you dial in the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you offer shipping?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We can arrange packing and shipping, with typical continental U.S. shipping costs running between $250 and $275 including packing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"custom-surfboard","title":"Custom Order Surfboard Deposit","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYou are choosing to make a Deposit on your Custom Surfboard - We will reach out to you once we receive your Custom order Request or you can contact us to obtain a quote based on what you want to order before placing your deposit\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G\u0026S Surfboards \u0026 Skateboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5128074330144,"sku":"Deposit","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2535\/2310\/files\/FullSizeRender_15db9300-3752-4f83-a3eb-831431e4a4ef.jpg?v=1771343464"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2535\/2310\/collections\/CD0056_7ff4f9f7-6d82-4514-b0f3-2b0fa5e945cf.jpg?v=1780533268","url":"https:\/\/gordonandsmith.com\/collections\/custom-order-surfboards.oembed","provider":"G\u0026S Surfboards \u0026 Skateboards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}