KEN REIMERS
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TORQUAY – Victoria – Australia
Over 30 years experience shaping surfboards for some of Australia’s biggest surfboard labels, and also under his own label KR Surfboards.
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| KEN REIMERS |
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What s the golden rule of shaping (for you)? |
Accuracy. Strive for good workmanship because this will give you longevity. |
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What s your local break? |
Not being a believer in localism, I surf anywhere I can catch a wave while trying not to upset the locals. |
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When was your last holiday? |
Maldives, 10 years ago. Love it. Need to get back. |
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Favourite food? |
My wife’s cooking. Seriously, she’s a freak in the kitchen. |
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Favourite TV show? |
Bones Brigade "Search for Animal Chin" (Classic 1987 skateboarding film, starring Tony Hawk and th Bones Brigade) |
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Favourite colour? |
The ocean. |
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Favourite brew? |
OP Rum, "the spirit of the sea." |
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Do you recall the best board you ever made and what happened to it? |
A 5’10" chisel-tail 5-finner which I made in 1982 at Trigger Bros. It had a clear deck and a blue pigment bottom with "Statesman Team" written in white. It was just one of those boards that went where you wanted to go. I would love to get it back, if anyone knows of it, please contact me. |
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How do you feel about the shift to Asian manufacturing by the larger players in the surfboard industry? |
Of course I hate it. What small manufacturer wouldn’t? They managed to flood the market so quick that a lot of long term small business board builders got squeezed out. I’ve seen some of Australia’s best board makers leave the industry and that’s a bitch. Support Australian made! |
| How do you feel about the professional surfing world tour? | Good on ‘em if that’s what they’re into. Not my idea of fun. Too much stress, I reckon. Each to their own. |
| What time do you go to bed? | When my eyes start giving me grief from surfing the net. |
