Tom Wegener’s preference for longboards—a type of surfboard that measures at least 9 feet and can reach 16 feet—ultimately stems from his impatience. “Even from a young age, I couldn’t wait for the ...
In 2008, Dan Malloy, a professional surfer, received a package in the mail from Australia. In it was a thin, rectangular slab of wood with one rounded edge. It was a board like none he had ever seen, ...
According to him, this historical Hawaiian surfcraft--which resembles a flat piece of wood--may be the key to one of surfing's next big leaps in modern board design. A Palos Verdes native, Tom gained ...
Students were inspired and entertained by surfboard maker and author Tom Wegener who is also the proud father of Year 12 student leader Finley Wegener. MASTER SHAPER: Surfboard shaper Tom Wegener and ...