Pro Shaper Profile: Gene Cooper

In this edition of Pro Shaper Profile we catch up with our longtime friend and customer, Gene Cooper of Cooperfish Surfboards in Ventura. Gene has made a name for himself in the high-end, functional, classic, resin art, progressive surfboard realm. It's a bit of a unique and confusing niche but it's really the only one that can be associated with the Cooperfish label. Gene's unique sense of humor is a refreshing reminder that he really is having fun building these crafts by hand. While the surfboard industry tends to seek lighter, more disposable surf craft, Gene is going the opposite direction while still improving the ride and aesthetics of the board. We always enjoy seeing our products come to life in various mediums and we hope that you do too. Check out the products and materials that Gene uses here and to see more Cooperfish Surfboards follow him on instagram @gcoopa.

[@nickhlawka7073]

That Versa Plane 653 planer that he is using is a well kept secret. Its an excellent alternative to the Skil planer. In the 90's before Ebay when I couldnt find a Skil planer, I found the 653. Its awesome.

[@mikeneumann4660]

Beautiful work

[@oscarlarghi]

tus tablas son mi inspiracion!

[@Goomer]

He certainly has a great reputation that he deserves

[@Paulinodiazlorenzo]

No cabe duda que una tabla artesanal es algo unico y tambien muy personal.

[@jeremyandres9470]

I realize I am kinda randomly asking but does anyone know of a good place to stream newly released tv shows online?

[@trentoakley1473]

@Jeremy Andres I watch on FlixZone. You can find it by googling :)