PROFESSIONal: Eric Arakawa Surfboard Shaper

Independent surfboard designer Eric Arakawa reflects on finding the path and passion that unintentionally led him to become a world renowned surfboard craftsman.

In this short form profile, VitaBrevisFilms interviews Eric Arakawa for the third exploration of our PROFESSIONal series. Shot on location on the North Shore of Oahu, Eric gives a candid account of the people who both inspired and guided him. From the novice fabrication of his first board, to shaping the late Andy Irons last custom job, Eric shares his hope to pass his knowledge on to his young employees and those around him. 

An exciting project for the entire VBF crew to have the opportunity to capture the essence of Eric’s inspiration. 

Aloha and Mahalo

VBF

Directed by: Skylar Nielsen

Cinematography: Ian Rigby

Camera Op: Lance Clayton / Michael Hall

Title Design: Michael Hall

Music:

Junip - Official

XX - Intro

TWDY - The Mighty Rio Grande

M83 - Wait

Lower Dens - I Get Nervous 

Feist - The Bad In Each Other

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Great piece on Eric Arakawa one of my favorite people in surfing. I shaped my own board a few years back, It was one of the most fun / challenging project I’ve done.