Shapers

I am well aware that no one is reading this. That's ok. In fact, I prefer it that way. It allows for a certain amount of freedom that I wouldn't have if I were writing for an audience. Then there would be expectations and limitations that would alter what comes out. And that can be dangerous. So here I am, essentially alone on the internet blah(g), spouting something that only I will ever hear. Cool. A sounding board for myself. The only trouble is, I feel like I don't have anything to say to myself. Is that bad? Or is it just that I have heard it all?

I'm looking for a surfboard shaper. Who knew it would be so intimidating and difficult? Well, maybe not difficult, but at least intimidating. I feel moronic looking for someone who will tell me about what they do when I have no knowledge of what they do. I don't even know how to surf. I just want to know about it. This craft of shaping surfboards is so mysterious to me, and I know I'm missing something really cool. And I'm missing something artful. I could be wrong, but I have a feeling that shaping surfboards is somewhat of an art form, since just about anyone who talks about them takes on a somewhat hushed tone of reverence, as if these people possess some sort of magical quality that allows them to shape surfboards. But the thing is, I kind of understand. Someone who makes something that allows a person to temporarily tame something as wild as the ocean deserves elevated status. Their understanding of humans, as well as the exotic, everchanging and mystical properties of the tides is nearly akin to witchcraft. Anyone can buy a surfboard. And anyone can learn to ride one. But not everyone can shape one.