Surfboards By Chris Borst

Chris Borst Surfboards

Established in 1989, Borst Designs is now one of the most advanced surfboard design and manufacturers in the world, producing over 1200 custom boards each year.

Chris had humble beginnings as he started shaping surfboards from a shack he built in the backyard of his house in Mission Beach, CA. At the onset, like most backyard shapers, it was just a hobby, but his love of surfing and shaping turned out to be more of a passion than hobby. During the early 90s, all the PB and MB crew were riding his boards, me included. But it was Justin Postin and Jason Weatherly who helped procure a job for Chris at Rusty Surfboards where he remained for many years. While at Rusty, Chris had the opportunity to shape and design many different kinds of boards, developing a great mastery of the craft.

Today Borst has shaped 10's of thousands of surfboards for the best in the industry and his own label. Current World Number One, Caity Simmers is riding his boards as shes become the most popular womens surfer of the last decade.