Today we’d like to introduce you to Shawn O’Donnell.
Hi Shawn, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I started surfing in 1986, when pink and neon colors were cool. I then became a sponsored and worked in multiple surf shops in the early part of my career. That’s where I started to learn more about surfboards and the surf industry. I built my first surfboard at 17 and started getting paid to do it, and then realized that I can do this for the rest of my life. I am blessed to say that I have seen it all in the surf industry, the high of highs and the low of lows.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Things started off smoothly until the late 90’s. The Chinese market made its way to the surf industry and has made a huge negative impact that still holds today in our industry.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
We build handcrafted custom surfboards. We take pride into being hands on with our customers to insure a quality relationship between the surfer and the shaper. We offer the best surfboards on the east coast and we are firm believers in the custom surfboard experience. we take pride that our boards are a piece of functional art.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
You can come to the shop visit the crew and hang out, visit our website, social media and local events.
Pricing:
- custom Savage surfboard: $800-$2000
- store bought surfboard: $900-$2500
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.savagesurfboards.com
- Instagram: savagesurfboards
