This autumn legendary surfboard shaper Maurice Cole was back in Cornwall at the Cord factory as part of a European shaping tour. We asked him three questions about shaping, the machine versus hand-shaped debate, and the pursuit of speed

The story of this summer's Cord team R&D trip to Sumatra, through the eyes of the youngest member of the crew!

The Mentawai Islands are undoubtedly a contender for a surfer’s paradise. Filling a boat with group whose taste in waves, preferred board length, and desire to get barrelled ran the full range does present even the most experienced surf guide with a challenge however, when trying to ensure that everybody finds their slice of paradise.