Citizen of the day Paul Carter

I'm stoked to be in the Sun Post. I didnt know when or if it was going to print. It made it and thank you for being a part of the Sun Post. Click on the title citizen of the day Paul Carter, and it will take you to the newspaper link.

Save the planet save gas

This goes out to all the people that like to hurry up and stop at the next light or stop sign. Save the planet save gas,slow down and you will do just that. If you take the time to stop into San Clemente Surfboards & Art and you are a fellow shaper surfer or shop owner leave your ego at the door and come in and introduce yourself and be thankful you get to live in this country let alone in orange county. Just for the record I personaly refer many Êpeople to many business in and out of town. So if you want to save the planet slow down talk less and drive slower and save the planet. When ego is lost limit is lost. So be thankful for all you have and remember what we think and feel and say becomes real so next time you start to say something negative about another think twice and breath and let go of ego and be happy. I thank each and every past and present customer i appreciate the support. See you at the gallery or in the water.

The Surfboard is what makes the Surfshop

So what Êmakes the surf clothing industry become a billion dollar business. Of course marketing or is it conditioning. I believe the surfboard always comes first because the surfboard creates the surfing life of the surfer today. The one thing that separates any so called surf shop is the surfboard. Go into 90 to 95% of any surf shop around the world what is the one thing most of them have in common? The one thing most of them have in common is they all carry 2 to 5 of all the same name brand surfboards and clothing companies. The shops that manufacture there own name brand surfboards and clothing are the real surf shops which are becoming a lost art and a dying breed. ÊIf your only looking for a good deal that's one thing but isn't the quality and the function of the surfboard even more important? If your looking for functional surfboards that work and more importantly shaped by a surfer who surfs everything let alone rides everything then look no further and stop in and check a surfboard gallery that is carrying on the tradition of the past into the present surfers of today. Thank you for your support and thank you for choosing surfboards shaped by a surfer.

San Clemente Art & Surfboards by Paul Carter

Stop in and check out the latest Art and Surfboards by Paul Carter. He is working on a new commision with a woodie vehicle in a tropical scene. ÊAlso just in are two new twin fishers that are excellent for trestles long rides. ÊSCS specialize in custom shape and painted surfboards shaped for your needs. SCS will not sell any board that does not fit the individuals needs and ability. ÊThank you for all ysour support for keeping Êthe dream alive. We are expanding our team and looking for new riders. Stop in and talk with Paul or email any questiong or photos to paulscs@att.net.

San Clemente Surfboards & Art by Paul Carter

I'm excited to say the first shaping and painting video is coming soon. The first one will be of me shaping a 6'3 twin fish style surfboard with a cool looking paint splash as well. The board is 6'3 21 by 2.50 center. This is a board after a 6ft I have been riding at trestles the last 3 to 4 months. I wanted a little bit more plaining speed and paddling for the long rides at trestles. So stay tuned I'm hoping to have it on a blogg in the next week or two with a surfing segment on the board as well. Thank you all again for your support and good energy. Stop in anytime to talk boards.

Qualty custom shaped surfboards by Paul Carter

So tell me people what is one of the most important points in purchasing a new surfboard? Most people would say price but most people that are only looking at a good deal don't necessarily care or are concerned about who shapes the board or where it comes from. So with that being said from my own experience most of the surfboards that i enjoyed came from shapers that surfed. So I get people that walk into San Clemente Surfboards & Art and are only looking for a good deal and I asked them whats more important getting a surfboard that works for you or just getting a surfboard at a good price that is not suited for your ability? My surfboards are made in the USA and are HAND MADE not from a mold or from a country that pops them out for profit period. I have been shaping Surfboards since 1993 and stopped counting at 6200 surfboards over 8 years ago. I grew up riding everything from heavy classic long and short boards all the way into the rebirth of all the modern twin fins,three fins,four fins, five fins and single fin. I'm consistently researching and surfing many different surfboard designs shapes and fins. My surfboards are made for each individual and there ability and where they like to surf. My surfboards are shaped from many many years of surfing experience and hundreds of thousands of hours in the water riding everything from 5'9 all the way up to 9 to 10ft plus surfboards. I build custom hand shaped surfboards for each and every individual for ALL ages and any size surfboards. So if you are only looking for a good deal then please don't waste my time and your time. If you you want a great quality hand shaped surfboard at a very reasonable price then please come in and will be more than happy to take the time to build your custom surfboard. I don't know to many shops you can walk into and talk directly to the shaper. So if you ready and willing to get a functional surfboard made for your weight and ability and the waves you like to surf then come into SCS and check out what we have and order a custom surfboard that will work for YOU. ÊDare to be different and have the courage to ride a surfboard that is shaped by a surfer. ÊI ride everything from short to long and everything in between so anyone that's says i only shape longboards are misinformed and don't know me or my backround at all. ÊEnjoy the ride of life one wave at a time and remember you can't surf if you cant catch the wave.

Surboard Art by Paul Carter San Clemente Ca

This is one of two commission for diedrich coffee house between 03 and 04 is when i really got inspired to paint surfboards. ÊThe design I came up with was a combination of a poster for one of there coffee brands. ÊThere is a full view on my website under art boards. ÊThe board was hanging in there Malibu store for about three years until they sold to Starbucks. ÊI got a email from guy who purchased the board from someone and he contacted me and the rest is history he stopped by my store, and I traded him Êa board for a board. ÊThe board is now hanging in San Clemente Surfboards & Art. ÊI'm stoked to get back one of the first half dozen surfboards I ever painted a mural on. ÊStop by anytime people if you have any question or would like to simply come in and check out surfboard art and the many painting,prints and custom surfboards on display. ÊThanks for taking the time to read my blogs stay stoked and stay balanced and enjoy the ride of life one day one wave at a time.

San Clemente Surfboards New & Used

We have a great selection of used Surfboards from longboards to shortboards come in and check them out before they are gone. From high performance short boards to longboards. Prices starting as low as $150.00 for short boards.

Surfing lowers on a San Clemente Surfboard

This was another beautiful day at the end of sepetmber with my friend Mike shooting. ÊThis surfboard is a 6'4 round pin by 19 and 2.3/8 thick. This is a surfboard that works great in the power pocket of the wave. ÊThe swell was running about 3 to 5 and great shape. ÊIve since shaped two new surfboards and I'm currently selling this surfboard and a couple of others to keep the surfboards growing forward into the simple improvment for myself for you the customer. ÊThanks for checking out my blog and website check in for the latest. ÊCome check all of the new and used surfboard.

Surfing, Shaping and Art

It has been four years now that I have been part of the SC art fair on Del Mar street. It's great to see so many different vendors out showing there products. To be part of the art fair really gives me a feel on the town let alone all of the people from locals to tourist just visiting. Today's thought is what can I change to improve my life. What do you think people?

Staying Balanced with Surfing and Shaping and Life

Its all about balance and you know what no one is going to balance your life for you but YOU.
Like surfing which takes alot of balance life takes much more. Like surfing life is all about riding the waves and letting the board do the work. When one breaks free from the negative habbits and patterns the rides improve with each wave.
So today what habits and patterns are you going to break in order to be happier healtheir and wealtheir?
Coming up next the start of a whole range of surfboards for all types of waves.

The Journey of Surfing and Shaping

I was very fortunate to learn from steve bahne the basics of shaping. He is a master shaper that can shape any size board out there. in summer of 1995 I was shaping all kinds of boards for people of all ages. I have met some very interesting people all around the world from france to Japan and many places in between. For one summer I worked with Mark Johnson shaping hobie surfboards. It was a busy summer and i shaped and signed 80 boards for hobies that summer which I believe was the summer of 1999. Stay tuned for the step in my latter of life.