The Psychology of Strength

Juan Rodriguez - 50 Years Of Surfboard Making: The Last Fin Maker

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Show Notes

Juan Rodriguez is a world renowned surfboard maker of over 50 years. Owner & founder of One World Surf Designs.

Juan is a master surfboard finisher and fin maker. Surfing since 1963, he started his career in surfboard repair at age 14. He went on to establish Western Flyers making skateboards and skimboards. In 1989, he established One World Surf Designs.

Juan has established his name as one of the best surfboard finishers and fin makers in the world. Specializing in vintage fin making, Juan is possibly the only craftsman in the world still producing iconic surfboard fins. He has documented and archived over 400 fin designs.

At One World he continues to offer surfboard repairs, fin reproduction, complete surfboards, trophy making and more.

Filmed inside the One World Surf Designs in Sarasota, Florida.

One World Surf Designs: OneWorldSurf.com

One World Surf Designs Instagram: @OneWorldSurfDesigns

One World Surf Designs Facebook: One World Surf Designs

Juan Rodriguez's Phone: 914-780-5384

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