5'10 #21432 71 Twin (Squid) - at our Turquoise Showroom

                               G&S HEAD SHAPER: CHRIS DARBY

Chris Darby is our Head Shaper, He has been part of the G&S Family of Shapers for over 20 years and over the past few years has worked  with Eric Gordon on the most popular G&S models of the 60's and 70's by modernizing the foils, rockers, rails, transforming them ito sleek renditions that are relevant today while still incorporating a firm nod to the past design, keeping their initial purpose and "Soul" intact. He is the shaper of choice for Most of the boards in our extensive Catalog.

Chris knows how to shape a better board that makes a better surfer every time. His shapes stand tall when compared to any of the best shapers out there.

Chris has been shaping for G&S since the early 2000's, and got his inspiration to shape from watching Larry Gordon shape through the 90's.  Chris's attention to detail, great patience and his skills as a good listener, have many happy customers that keep wanting another from his capable hands. He is a genius when it comes to surfboard shaping and custom design but is so under the radar that he is the best kept secret in San Diego and we are so lucky to have him all to ourselves here at G&S.

Meet Isaac Wood, G&S Shaper:
Isaac Wood is multitalented and has been on the G&S Surf Team since the 90's and has moved into the Shaping Realm with his own line up of Models.

Isaac has worked for years to refine His IW Log. IW Perfect Pin, New HYPRO 2+1 and Newest "EVERYDAY Model. He only shapes these specific shapes and does them well. We are stoked to have Isaac in the Shaping Bay here at G&S when hes not surfing!

Hank Warner 

Hank's been shaping since 1967 when he started working on surfboards with Billy Caster and then with G&S for years. Hank's specialty is EVERYTHING. He has shaped more than 25,000 surfboards, many of those under the G&S label. Hank has traveled the world to surf and shape custom surfboards in Australia, New Zealand, England, Spain, the entire Coastal USA, Puerto Rico and Hawaii.

CADE DOHERTY

Cade is our youngest and latest addition to the G&S Shaping Bay.  Cade's interests lie in Shaping unique models from the past, refining and throwing his style into the details. The models he is working on are The Hazelwood, The Surf Scene (SS Model), The Summer Wing and more.

He brings an energy and enthusiasm to our Shaping Bay with a reverence for surf history and design philosophy. We couldn't be more excited to give him the opportunity for him to hone his craft, here at G&S where we focus on collaborative design.

Domestic U.S. Shipping for Surfboards

All surfboards are shipped via Daylight Transport, Southwest Air Cargo, or Pilot Air Freight. Average cost within the Continental USA is roughly $250–$300.

All shipments are insured. Any claims are subject to the policies of the insurer. Please inspect the box for any outside damage that could translate to interior damage. Have the driver write an exception if there is any damage before signing that you received the shipment in good condition.

We will contact you before shipping your surfboard to verify all shipping information. Please be sure to respond in a timely manner to any of our questions to ensure quick processing time for your order.

Hawaii Shipping

We use Southwest Air Cargo and can give you a quote upon request. Depending on the size of the board, shipping to Hawaii can be anywhere from $225–$400. Insured.

International Shipping for Surfboards

G&S uses the best and most competitive carriers for each country to ship your surfboard. You will be notified before we ship your surfboard which carrier will be delivering it. Most shipments are to your nearest airport for pickup.

Insured? Yes. All shipments are insured through the chosen carrier. Any claims are subject to the policies of the insurer.

We will contact you before shipping your surfboard to verify all shipping information. Please be sure to respond in a timely manner to any of our questions to ensure a quick processing time for your order.

Packing Fees

We charge a $50 packing fee that is included in the shipping rate you receive during checkout.

Return Policy for Surfboards

All sales are final.

Apparel & Accessory Return Policy

For all items sold on our website except surfboards, we allow returns with a full refund within 30 days of the transaction. Shipping fees are not refundable unless special circumstances apply.

If the product hasn't been used, you can return it within 30 days of your purchase date. You can return items directly to the shop, or if you are shipping items back, you must first call our office or email us so we know to expect the item(s). We'll also need your order number.

• Item must be in new condition with all original tags.
• We will refund the cost of the item(s) and any applicable tax. We do not refund the shipping fee.
• For an exchange, the customer is responsible for the return shipping cost and we will cover reshipping back to you.

Send returns to:
G&S Surfboards Inc.
5151 Santa Fe Street #A
San Diego, CA 92109

Questions? Call us at (858) 270-1140 or email boards@gordonandsmith.com.

Warranty for Surfboards

Surfboard warranty requests will be accepted in writing for material defects and workmanship within 2 weeks of the date of purchase and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Requests must be accompanied by proof of purchase and documented images of the areas in question.

Warranty does not cover damage due to excessive use, sun exposure, improper care, collisions, general negligence, or natural aging over the course of the product's lifetime.

This warranty is ultimately limited to repair or replacement at the discretion of G&S Surfboards and does not include consequential damages, incidental damages, or damages to person or property.

Additional Policies

All sales are final on discounted merchandise.

All sales are final on gift cards.