Bing Copeland Article in Nalu Magazine Japan
Nalu Magazine Japan recently released Issue #91 that features Bing Copeland in a nice 5 page article. Bing Copeland started Bing Surfboards back in 1959 and has seen a lot of change and innovation over the years for surfboard design and manufacturing. Matt Calvani continues the tradition of quality well crafted and designed surfboards that make performance easy for surfers of all levels. Thanks Nalu Magazine for printing some surfboard history that shows Bing’s contribution to surfboard production and design. If you haven’t picked up an issue of Nalu Magazine get one today..even if you don’t read Japanese.
Also in Bing Surfboards Blog
Two Fish In the Sea
In late November, I ordered a custom Bing Sunfish. I love a good fish. They're skatey, but give you the power right under your feet. You can pick a floater, fin drift or the most locked in cutback, plus they're much better in bigger waves than most people give them credit for. I ordered it in a yellow that Jeff from the shop called "spicy mustard". It was finished just after New Years.
Matt Calvani Wins the Florida Shape Off at Surf Expo
Congratulations to Matt Calvani, Bing's Master Shaper for winning the Florida Shape Off at Surf Expo. The end goal was to replicate an iconic Dick Catri fish using a balsa blank as the canvas. Matt described the 4 hour project as a tiring but satisfying experience. Especially with taking the win. Congrats Matt!
THINK BING Documentary Series: Part 3 - The Calvani Era
The Calvani Era of Bing Surfboards began in 2000. THINK BING, is a documentary that celebrates 60 Years of Craftsmanship and those who helped build the brand to what it is today.