#3 | Carson Myers | Surfboard Shaping, Shop Life & Surf Community

From surfing on Kauaʻi to shaping boards and building a business, Carson Myers shares his journey on Episode 3 of the SantoLoco Podcast. Talked about shaping and glassing, dreams of owning a surf shop, and the realities of turning a passion into a profession. Along the way, Carson shares lessons on pricing, creativity, and the community that keeps the craft moving forward. Subscribe to CULTURE’s YouTube channel for more SantoLoco conversations. CHAPTERS 00:00 Discovering a passion for shaping 08:46 Visiting and working in Munich 15:35 Dream of owning a surf shop 17:41 Getting into glassing 26:46 Retail vs. custom board shoppers 27:54 Why board aesthetics matter 34:16 Investing in shortboards vs. longboards 41:50 Taking a break in Sweden 46:12 Learning from others at Risen Resin 53:50 Joining and supporting a friend’s business 59:07 Getting started with hand shaping 01:01:33 Understanding surf shop dynamics 01:06:43 Customer reactions to pricing #SantoLoco #CarsonMyers #SurfboardShaping #SurfCulture #CultureByPMG