From the moment I laid eyes on my new surfboard crafted by the legendary Glenn Minami, I knew I was in for a ride unlike any other. The craftsmanship is impeccable, blending artistry with the kind of technical expertise that only comes from years of experience and passion for shaping. This magic board has not only enhanced my performance in the water but also deepened my connection to the sport I love. Glenn's attention to detail is evident in every inch of the board. It's clear that this isn't just a surfboard; it's a masterpiece designed by someone who understands the heart of surfing. But what truly sets Glenn Minami apart is his personal touch and dedication to his craft. The process of getting this board felt like a collaboration between artist and surfer, with Glenn taking the time to understand my needs and preferences, checking in and keeping me updated regularly. The result is a board that feels uniquely mine, tailor-made for my style and wave riding ability. In a world where mass-produced boards are the norm, Glenn Minami's magic board stands out as a testament to the beauty and impact of handcrafted excellence. I couldn't be happier with my board, and I'm grateful to have a piece of Glenn's artistry with me every time I hit the water. For anyone looking to elevate their surfing experience, I can't recommend Glenn Minami enough. His work isn't just about making surfboards; it's about creating art. read more

I cannot speak highly enough of my experience ordering a board from Glenn. Glenn is a master shaper and surf legend, but still maintains an amazing customer service mentality. I put in a general order and the next day he called me on the phone and spent a lot of time talking with me and working out exactly what I was looking for. I am a big guy 6'3 230lbs., so I need a special board. Glenn took the time to ask questions, provide feedback and suggestions, and help me understand what would work for me in the conditions I planned to ride it. A week later just before he shaped my board, he called me again. He had some more questions/concerns and wanted to make sure he got everything just right. Through out the entire process Glenn stayed in contact and followed up after the board was delivered to see how it was riding. Needless to say, the board is magic. The F12 model customized for a big guy. Paddles great, catches waves great, and maintains performance. I've been surfing for 20+ years, and this is hands down the best experience I've had ordering a board. Thank you, Glenn! Looking forward to a fun winter of surf, and will definitely be ordering my next board from you. read more

I've been riding his boards ever since I was a kid--and I kid you not, every single board from him is absolutely incredible. He's one of the very few shapers on the island, and in the world, who still shape by hand, which makes the fact that his boards always turn out amazing even more impressive. He is the nicest guy, so knowledgeable about his craft, and will be able to get you the perfect board that you are looking for, regardless of your skill level. He can shape for anyone!! While he is known for his short boards, don't underestimate his longboards either--they are SO FUN!! He knows how to shape a board that noserides like a dream, but that you can throw around like a shortboard. I have probably gotten over 10 boards from him (my family has probably gotten well over 40 in the past 10 years) and we have loved them ALL! That's so hard to find with shapers. His prices are very reasonable considering his expertise, craft, and product. I'm dead serious when I say he is the best shaper on the island--there is no other I would recommend, especially if you are looking for a high performing shortboard or longboard!! read more

I've now had a total of 4 boards shaped by minami in the past year, they came super fast and super dialed in. So stoked on every board ive ridden. Uncle glenn minami is a super helpful and awesome guy, he really knows his stuff. Its always super inspiring to talk to someone who knows so much about shaping and has the experience of shaping for many years. Super friendly and open to new things and suggestions as well. The glassing and sanding seems to be outstanding and very well done. The quality of material, time, and work put into the boards make them truly of value. You wont have a crappy board be made by minami. I value my dedication to minami surfboards. The selection of models are wide and minami surfboards have a amazing reputation to uphold with their many unique shapes that are solid and fun to surf. Super stoked on all of the boards ive had shaped, always looking foward to trying more! Minami is the only surfboards i ever need to ride, thats how much I recommend them! read more

Ordering a board from Glenn was a great experience. After I submitted my order form on his website, he gave me a call to talk specifics. Glenn has a wealth of knowledge, so if it's your first time ordering a custom board he'll help you dial in your dimensions and make sure you're getting exactly what you want. I live in San Diego and my board arrived in perfect condition w no dings or scratches from shipping. After riding it for several months it's become my favorite board in my quiver. Aside from the board feeling amazing, my favorite part of the whole experience was talking to Glenn after riding it. He really appreciates feed back and it's nice to have a shaper who is always trying to improve his craftsmanship. It's obvious he really cares about having a relationship w his customers and wants them to be stoked riding his boards. I'll never order a custom from anyone else as long as Glenn is shaping. Not to mention his boards cost less than buying a board off the rack! read more

Psyko works very good. I think Psyko is the best board for Japanese medium beachbreak waves in the lineup of Minamisurfboard. Of course each one is excellent but Psyko never stop even though on powerless wave. At first we could make super fast takeoff like fun board. And we never loose the speed at both bottom and top sections. Furthermore the turns are very smooth without stumbling. I love cool this board Psyko. Thank you Glenn! Psyko は最高のボードです。 日本のパワーレスな難しい波でも最高のパフォーマンスを得られます。 まずテイクオフがとんでもなく早い。ワイドノーズで長さのあるファンボードと遜色ないくらい早いです。そこからボトムターンでもスピードを保持し、トップアクションがスムーズなのでとても安心してかけられます。Glenn Minamiの色んなボードの中でも特別ですねー、ダブルウイングとチャンネル、職人技とも言えるテール形状の相乗効果で生み出されるミラクルなのかもしれません。 Glennから以前より良いよ！と言われてましたがチャンネルやウイングに若干抵抗あって作ってなかったのですが全く心配ご無用、むしろそれらがあってこの性能があるのだろうと感じてます。 力量以上のマニューバーを描くことが出来ると思います、あなたにもミラクルが起きることを祈ってます。 read more

Aloha. to put it simplest my Minami boards are awesome let's start with how my boards paddle it's known that Minami boards paddle great catching waves is no problem and I think it's the way he balances everything out a true master. Performance wise unreal go as hard as your abilitys allow you. I surf better now in my 50s and been doing the best surfing of my life and I know 100% it's my surfboards. Price wise best in town. If you know Glenn Minami you know that positive energy goes into every board he shapes and he shapes a lot of em by hand. Great Surfboards at a very fair price from a legend and a great surfer himself a charger! Thanks for making my life much better. I love my Surfboards!!!! read more

I have been surfing for more then 10 years. Have gone through 5 surfboards. Channel Islands, FireWire surfboards, Mayhem and Lib Tech boards. My experience with Minami was great. It was my first time ordering a custom board. Mentioning where I surf the most and what kind of board I currently use and how I wish to do with my next board. I was thinking of getting the F-2 but speaking with Glenn and I wanted a standard surfboard he suggested the F-1 model. The board took about a month to make. It felt great under my arm. I never thought how big of a difference it would make on how I surf. I am happy to make the decision to contact Minami and not to mention the reasonable price. read more

Aloha, been riding for uncle glenn since i was 15 years old. 15 years i been riding his boards. The best hand shape boards on our planet hands down. Now days most surfboard shapers just pop out boards and barley put any love into it. Glenn always puts lots of love in to all his hand shaped boards. When you get a board from Glenn its a master pice. Very strong glass jobs. I had my boards for over 3 years still looks brand new. I had so many boards from Glenn, never have I had a bad board. Literally every board I had is magic. Thank you uncle for always putting in that extra love in to your boards. read more

Within the past year, Minami shaped me a 7'6 pipe/sunset board. This board surfed like a dream at 8ft sunset and avalanches. Everything about this board is perfect including the glassing and airbrush. He and his team gave me exactly what I was looking for. I was also fortunate to surf my dad's (Ivan Trent) 10'6 Minami gun at 15-20ft Waimea and Point surf Makaha, and my experience was incredible to say the least. His boards are made perfectly with precision, art, and reliability for whatever the board is designed for. I highly recommend him and his team for a truly reliable product. read more

Uncle Glenn is an incredibly experienced shaper who cares about each and every board he makes. He has been making boards for me for ten years and always being able to trust his boards have allowed me to slowly feel comfortable in bigger surf. He has models that work super good in all conditions, and his F2+ model is insane in solid surf and barrels. I've been riding that model recently and it is the perfect board for the winter in the northern hemisphere. Thanks Uncle Glenn read more

Uncle Glenn has been making me boards for about ten years now. He is an extremely experienced shaper who cares about each and every board that he makes. He has models that excel in all conditions, and his F2+ model is insane in solid surf and barrels. I've been riding the F2+ recently, and it feels good to trust a board so much in bigger surf. It's the perfect step up for the northern hemisphere in the winter. Thank you Uncle Glenn read more

Minami Surfboards has been my choice for the past 24 years. I have had Long Boards, Short Boards, Semi Guns, and Hybrids made to my exact specifications with Glen Minami being attentive to all factors regarding my weight and types of waves I would be riding. Every board I have purchased, and there have been many, has been a joy to ride. Minami Surfboards are high performance, high quality and affordable surfboards! read more

Awesome experience with Minami Surfboards. I've got my last 2 boards from Glenn and couldn't be happier. He sits down with you, talks about what you want from the board, where you surf, then takes it from there and hand shapes your board. The result is something that's been keeping the stoke alive for me as my boards keep getting shorter and shorter, which I couldn't imagine a few years ago! Thx Glenn read more

Can't go wrong with Glen's years of experience and local knowledge. Getting a professionally customized board for your size, skill, and surf spots you like is the way to go. Did I mention it's cheaper then going to the stores?? Blew my mind when I first realized that. Customize your spray/fin box setup/ you name it! Super easy to work with and puts a lot of care into his work. Highly recommend read more

Master surfboard builder since the late 70s Town and Country and Blue Hawai'i 80s days! Dane Kealoha, Mark Foo, Martin Potter all relied on Glenn Minami precision Surfboards while competing professionally at the highest level. Currently, Minami surfboards has some of the best young surfers from Hawai'i. From upcoming amateur talent to top level professional Team Minami is loaded! read more

A real veteran and master Craftsman in the shaper community. I still have my original and handed down to my son one of his Blue Hawaii days four fin surfboards. It had travelled with me since the 80's and surfed from Hawaii, up and down the California coast and Mexico. I just need to order an updated version for my older Dad style surfing! Glad you are still shaping! read more

I purchased my first custom shortboard from him and had the board for about 2months now, amazing board it has reignited my fire to continue shortboarding for many more years. I would definitely order another board from him as his experience shows in his boards. Customer service was awesome and the board was made quicker than I expected. Mahalo read more

I've been surfing for 32 years and have ridden many different surfboards made by many excellent surfboard shapers but when I started riding Glenn Miami surfboards I finally found a shaper that makes perfect high performance surfboards exactly how I want Minami surfboards are hands down the best surfboards I have ever had read more