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About Barrett

Barrett has been building surfboards for 12 years, starting when he was around 14 years old. Growing up around Capistrano Beach and San Clemente, he was surrounded by a deep lineage of surfing, shaping, and craftsmanship. Much of what he does today comes from that history—from the boards he grew up around to the people who took the time to teach him the craft.

[Old photos of Grandpa and Great-Grandpa]

Like many others coming up in San Clemente, Barrett got his first blank from Brad Basham. Using two lawn chairs as a rack, some makeshift tools, and a friend to bounce ideas off of, he knew he had found his calling. From there, he worked his way up, learning the trade from the ground level—from cleaning shops to rough sanding and polishing in shops around Southern California. From then on, he had the opportunity to learn shaping from master shaper Hank Byzak. Working alongside him helped Barrett develop a deeper understanding of board building. Along the way, Barrett learned from a number of other shapers and craftsmen in the shops he’s worked, including Superwolf, Ryan Burch, Rich Pavel and others who helped influence his shaping approach.Working alongside Joel also gave Barrett the opportunity to learn even more, from seeing him win WSL Noosa on one of Barrett’s boards and having some access to Joels knowledge and surf artifacts.

WIP

He’s currently making boards start to finish out of a disclosed location in Southern California, continuing to refine his shapes while staying connected to the people and places that got him started. 

A big part of that is building boards for trips. Whether it’s Hawaii or Baja, Barrett enjoys making something specifically for the waves, conditions, and person riding it. 

Still learning, still experimenting, and still chasing waves. That curiosity is what keeps him excited about the craft after all these years.