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Shapers

Glen Terry Martin

Date of Birth: September 1937

Years Shaping: 55

Boards Shaped: 70,000 +

Terry has shaped surfboards for over 50 years, 40 of those with Hobie. Terry is renowned for his extreme efficiency, unbelievable accuracy, and amazing versatility.

Jeffery “Midget” Smith

Date of Birth: 11/26/51

Years Shaping: 38

Boards Shaped: 18,000 +

At the young age 17, Midget cought the shaping bug when he was working as a shop hand for Hobie. He would catch glimpses of Terry Martin shaping as he passed by his room, and from there it's history. 36 years and thousands of boards later, Midget prides himself on being a progressive yet extremely versatile shaper.

Gary Larson

Date of Birth: January 1980

Years Shaping: 12

Boards Shaped: 8,000 +

As the newest and youngest member of the Hobie shaping team, Gary brings a new generation of shaper to the Hobie Surfboard's team. Working along side and drawing from his mentor, Terry Martin, Gary has developed a shaping style that is new and fresh, yet true to the Hobie Surfboard's legacy