Midget Smith Surfer/Shaper/Artist 8-2008

Today we have lost a very unique friend mentor and all around good man. ÊI was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to share a room with midget for about three years before I moved into my own room. ÊSharing a room with midget was like the young grasshopper experience for me. ÊI learned so many things from midget not just shaping but life itself. ÊMidget was a rare bread of a guy who whenever I had a question about shaping he would always stop and tell me what he thought. Ê I will miss you Midget as will many many people that have had the opportunity to have known him. ÊHe shaped me many boards way before I ever thought about shaping all the way back to Rocky's shop in shore cliffs. My thoughts and sympathy go out to all of the family and friends to midget. ÊHe is truly free and is one guy I'm very thankful to have known for so many years. ÊI will see you again midget as well as everyone else when it's our time to move on. ÊThank you Midget for your good energy I will miss seeing you shaping and surfing but knowing you are free gives me much comfort knowing i will see you and all of my friends and family again someday.

san Clemente Surfboards & Art summer of 2008

Time flies when the waves are fun and the water and weather is warm. I'm stoked to be back and carry on the roots from the past surfers and shapers and artist. Thank you to each and every individual who has supported San Clemente Surfboards & Art through surfboards, tee shirts, art etc. With all of the positive energy and support I stayÊmotivated to keep creating. Life is very short and I'm reminded each day to enjoy the moment and pace myself. Life is not a sprint but a marathon one day at a time. I'm a believer that what we think and feel becomes real and we get what we give. With that being said don't play the victim roll in life instead break the negative cycles we all have and turn them into positive cycles. The more we do that the happier life is. If something doesn't feel good then don't do it. As I like to say enjoy the ride of life today not tomorrow. In closing respect everyone and everything in and out of the water. ÊPlease pick up your trash and respect the earth.

San Clemente Surfboards & Art

We just got in new greeting cards in packs of six or individual. ÊAlso have 11/14 matted and framed prints or without. Ê Surf is up and so are the crowds, so looks twice and never depend on your leash. Ê Thank you to every person that has taken the time to come in my new surf gallery and to all those who have purchased boards, art or tees etc. I appreciate all of the good energy. ÊThank you for supporting the native born Californian. ÊWhen your ready for a custom surfboard shaped for your weight and needs take advantage of talking to me the shaper. ÊMy boards are made in the USA. ÊLast note if your only looking for the best price in town don't waste my time. ÊIf you want an affordable surfboard that is made for your weight and ability then come in and see me.

Have a great day and live in the moment and enjoy the ride today.

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San Clemente Surfboards & Art

I'm stoked to announce the limited addition tee shirts for men and women now available at chicks sporting goods stores at four locations, Ocean side,Laguna Hills,Tustin,and Upland. Check them out there are three different designs and are limited. Thanks again for all of the support with the reopening of my surf gallery. If your looking for a board that is right for you come in and talk to the shaper directly and get the board of your dreams.
SCS specializing in custom made surfboards of all shapes and sizes for your needs. The boards are all made in the USA.
Enjoy the ride of life one day at a time.

Long live San Clemente Cyclery

Established in 1974 I was stoked to go to his bike shop as a little kid with my brother Steve. Going to his shop Êsince the late 1970s was like going to a candy store with all of the different bikes and different people that I got see and experience. John to me was like another brother and friend and a role model just as my own brothers and sisters. I have so many great experiences with John he was a excellent athlete in many sports, surfing and riding being a couple of them. John was always happy and would always take the time to talk with me when I came in. He will be missed by so many people and touched so many people he has inspired me to reopen my own surf gallery and more importantly carry on the simple business approach he had with his own business. John was on my mind Saturday and Sunday and even when my brother stopped by my surf gallery I wanted to asked if he stopped by Johns but I didn't. After talking with my brother he even mentioned he thought about stopping by but didn't. All I can say is John was talking to allot of people he loved and cared about and we all heard him one way or another.
I will miss him Êand I realize our bodies will die but our spirit lives on forever. He is smiling at all of us and is happy to see all of the love and support.
Enjoy today and don't worry about tomorrow.
To one of my heroes- JOHN C of SAN CLEMENTE CYCLERY

The custom surfboard in 2008

I don't know about you people but when was the last time you walked into a so called surf shop and actually talked to someone who knows what there talking about and I'm not just talking long boards or short boards but everything in between. ÊThe days of talking to a shaper in a so called surf shop are down to 2% if you believe in luck. ÊThe difference between my surf gallery and 98% of all the surf shops is you will not be sold a board that does not fit your needs. ÊIf you want a custom motorcycle were do you go? If you want a custom surfboard made for where you surf and how you surf than San Clemente Surfboards is a great start for a custom board for you or one off the rack. ÊWe carry all shapes and sizes and new boards coming in every week. ÊFour new 9ft high performance longboards coming soon these boards are research and development boards that I have designed off of one of my personal boards. ÊNext up will be some 9'3 and 9' 6 performance boards. ÊWe will be carrying all shapes and sizes from the past to the present.Ê

So enjoy the ride of life one day and one ride at a time.