Ben Aipa's guest appearances

Ben Aipa

Surf Splendor

Shaping Surfing

Tales from the Cobblestones

Tom Morey

Chris Cote

Drew Brophy

Chas Smith

Scott Bass

Matt Parker

Donald Brink

Mark Healey

Tom Carroll

Aaron James

John Dahl

Alex Gray

Josh Martin

Sal Masekela

Simon Jones

OwlTail

Today is a special episode.....On this show we honor the life and legacy of Mr. BEN AIPA. An innovative Surfer from Hawaii who was a  Pro Surfer/Shaper/Athlete/Coach/Mentor.....the list goes on. He was a star surfer who happened onto the Surf scene by chance after a football injury sidelined his pro career. Ben was a big guy who dominated on the scene. He was a smart guy that pushed the sport. He invented the Swallowtail design and the "Sting" Surfboard, credited with advancing and progressing the sport because of its wide nose for paddle power and speed with a tucked in tail for agility and performance in the pocket. Ben was a savvy business man and started AIPA Surfboards with his "Sting" design under the hottest feet of the days modern ripper. Ben found himself in California and meeting with the guys from Infinity Surfboards where he met Steve Boehne and Terry Senate. Ben would teach these two young shapers and guide them and help them develop masterful techniques all the while hustling his brand, AIPA Surfboards. Ben Aipa's legacy lives on with his two sons Akila and Duke carrying on the AIPA surfboard name. Terry Senate Shapes handmade Surfboards in San Clemente and still uses techniques passed down from Ben. Dave Boehne is the son of Steve Boehne, Who has inherited the family business and still shapes retro and old school templates today. We got together at Terry Senate's surf shop to Honor the passing of Ben Aipa and talk about his Legacy and Influence in this area... Special thanks for Dave Boehne for calling in from Infinity Surf shop up the road. Please enjoy our special episode plus the chats with Terry and Dave.   Thanks

BEN AIPA  Progression/Influence 

Innovative board builder, coach, father figure to countless youths, Ben Aipa passed away on January 15th due to complications suffered from a heart attack and Alzheimer's. Today we survey Ben's influence and celebrate the many benefits we enjoy thanks to his impact. Featuring interviews with Ben himself, Akila Aipa, Roger Hinds, Matt Calvani, and Davey Smith. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Innovative board builder, coach, father figure to countless youths, Ben Aipa passed away on January 15th due to complications suffered from a heart attack and Alzheimer's. Today we survey Ben's influence and celebrate the many benefits we enjoy thanks to his impact. Featuring interviews with Ben himself, Akila Aipa, Roger Hinds, Matt Calvani, and Davey Smith. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

352 - Ben Aipa, Rest In Peace

In this episode of Surf Splendor, we dissect the Sting surfboard and its design revolution during the mid 70s. Featuring interviews with Ben Aipa, Matt Calvani, Davey Smith, Skye Richard, and Roger Hinds, this episode was recorded at The Boardroom Show during the Icons of Foam Tribute to Ben Aipa where six shaping contestants were tasked … Continue reading "041 – Ben Aipa and the Sting" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Surf Splendor, we dissect the Sting surfboard and its design revolution during the mid 70s. Featuring interviews with Ben Aipa, Matt Calvani, Davey Smith, Skye Richard, and Roger Hinds, this episode was recorded at The Boardroom Show during the Icons of Foam Tribute to Ben Aipa where six shaping contestants were tasked … Continue reading "041 – Ben Aipa and the Sting" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

041 – Ben Aipa and the Sting