Chris Ruddy's Shapes are both beautiful to look at and amazing to ride.
Chris Ruddy has been making boards since the late 80’s. The best shapers who have ever walked the planet were his mentors. His pedigree includes influences from Frye, Warner, and the Sunset Cliffs legend John Holly. “Holly was the one who really took me under his wing. I learned the secrets of design theory as well as how to implement the theories into pure surfing innovation”.
Working at Roper’s was also where he learned thorough manufacturing techniques, and the importance of lightweight construction.
Through the years Chris has shaped over 30,000 boards, personally designing them from concept to delivery.
Whether the designs are short, long or somewhere in between, Chris has the experience to hand shape today’s most modern designs with the looks and feel of a timeless classic.