Ryan Burch

Ryan Burch displayed some of the most astonishing surfing I have seen when he turned loose his finless ‘Lordboard’ slab of foam and proceeded to rip on it.  The videos speak for themselves.  RB has also been raising the bar with his asymmetrical shapes, longboard shapes and guns.  

Being over 60 years old and having seen many trends come and go, it’s fair to say that I’m not easily impressed.  This guy impresses the heck out of me.  The photos of his finished shapes under shaping lights reveal nothing to complain about.  I’ve spent some time reviewing his stuff on Instagram and… well, see for yourselves.

https://www.instagram.com/bobbersandsinkers/

Haven’t even clicked the links, but already agree. One of my favorite surfer / shapers to watch, ever since the yard possum days.

Interesting rails.  Hard, angular and down.

I agree John.

Not only is he an amazing surfer and an excellent shaper who’s willing to experiment, he’s also a very nice young man.

Go Bambi Legs!

Nice guy.

Creative both in and out of the water.

Over the years I have seen many shapers, Ryan Birch has made the acid test with flying colors, in the future he and Zack Flores will be 2 of the leading shapers that can do it by hand and well.

I built Ryan and 14’6" blank from 2-11’3" USB’s morphed together, the video of him surfing it is amazing. He also brought a 5-1/8" cedar stringered Moon tail in for glassing, none of the sticks bumped out from the outline and the lines were so clean.

I’ve spent the last 3 years working with Zack, his ability to use the planer is extremely good, I wanted to build him into a clone of myself and I am succeeding

And if you didn’t already, go watch his section in Psychic Migrations… sick.

Jim, had to laugh.  Anyone bringing a board to you to glass would know it had to be perfect or you should not even walk in the door.

all the best

I don’t like/understand the cut away on his fish near the tail. But I certainly yeild to his vastly greater experience and skill. I know he has a good reason for it.   Inspirational guy.

al the best

That’s Rich Bro !