Roy Sanchez: Surfboard Shaper, Craftsmanship & Surf Culture Insights | The Temple of Surf Podcast

  Welcome to The Temple of Surf Podcast, where we sit down with the surfers, shapers, creatives, and culture makers who have helped shape the soul of surfing. In this episode, we're joined by Roy Sanchez — a respected surfboard shaper and craftsman known for his deep knowledge of surfboard design, shaping techniques, and surf culture. Roy brings a lifetime of experience working with foam, resin, and wood to create boards that look, feel, and ride with purpose and personality. In this conversation, we explore the philosophy behind shaping, how surfboard design affects performance and feel, and what it takes to build boards that surfers truly love. Roy shares stories from the shaping bay, his influences from both classic and modern surf design, and insight into how board craftsmanship intersects with wave riding and surf culture. Topics covered in this episode include: Roy's journey into shaping and surfboard craftsmanship The creative and technical process behind custom surfboards Why surfboard design matters for every surfer How surf culture shapes the way boards are designed and ridden Personal stories and lessons from inside the shaping bay This episode is a must-listen for surfers, shapers, collectors, and anyone who loves the culture that surrounds the wave. Authentic storytelling, craft insight, and deep respect for surf heritage are at the heart of this conversation. Subscribe to The Temple of Surf Podcast for more interviews with surfers, shapers, filmmakers, photographers, historians, and legends of surf culture. Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.   #TempleOfSurfPodcast, #RoySanchez, #SurfboardShaper, #SurfCraftsmanship, #SurfCulture, #SurfHistory, #CustomSurfboards, #SurfDesign, #SurfCommunity, #Surfing, #WaveRiding, #ShapersLife, #SurfPodcast