Malwitz Custom Surfboards began in 2004, from a dusty basement in landlocked Philadelphia. Being an hour’s drive from the water, I couldn’t surf nearly as often as I wanted to (which was constantly), and shaping boards quickly became a way for me to cope with this, to feel connected to surfing, even if I was sixty miles from the ocean. I learned to shape through countless hours of research, indispensable resources like Swaylocks, great advice from other shapers, and just plain practice. MCS has been Brooklyn-based for the past three years, where it’s a much quicker drive (or subway ride!) to the closest breaks.

Every MCS board is designed individually with no templates, and colors are always mixed by hand. This takes time but makes for a truly custom and totally unique board. Literally, no two boards are ever the same. I like to focus on clean lines and overall flow, and many of my boards have a bit more foam and overall width, catered specifically to NY/NJ breaks. I can shape boards for beginners and experts, for all seasons and conditions.

When I’m not working in my studio, I pay the bills as a freelance designer/animator. I live in Brooklyn with my wife, dog, two cats, and baby girl (and pro surfer).

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