R-Dot with Rusty Preisendorfer & Jen Cassidy

On this Episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast,  host Tyler Breuer is joined by Swell Season contributor Paul Colbert and former guest Ken Lewis as they welcome legendary surfboard shaper Rusty Preisendorfer and Rusty Surfboards' GM Jen Cassidy. We dive into the rich history of Rusty Surfboards, their impact on surfing, and the significant changes they are undergoing to return to their core roots. We discuss iconic moments in surf history that were shaped by Rusty boards and learn about their fresh initiatives and philosophies in bringing Rusty Surfboards back to their original spirit. From shaping insights to personal stories, this episode offers an in-depth look at one of surfing's most influential shapers and brands.

For more information on Rusty Surfboards you can go to their website: www.rustysurfboards.com Or follow on Instagram @rustysurfbaords

The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com 

Music: 
Opening Song:
Artist: Taylor Swift
Song: You Belong to Me
Album: Fearless
Closing Song:
Artist: Ryan Adams
Song: All You Had to Do was Stay
Album: 1989 Cover

Run of Show:
00:00 Welcome to the Swell Season Surf Podcast
01:48 Rusty Surfboards: A Legacy in Surfing
03:05 Big Changes at Rusty Surfboards
03:28 Meet Rusty Priesendorfer and Jen Cassidy
04:08 The Story of Jen Cassidy
05:18 Challenges in the Surfboard Business
07:00 The Economics of Surfboard Shaping
11:55 The Impact of Social Media on Surfboard Making
14:58 The Return to Core Surf Shops
36:36 Rusty's Journey and Reflections
54:30 Reflecting on Randy and Wesleyan's Influence
56:00 First Judging Experience and Meeting Joey Baran
57:00 The Impact of Simon's Tri Fin
58:52 Exploring Surfboard Designs and Innovations
01:07:39 The Evolution of Asymmetrical Boards
01:17:10 Developing Relationships with Surfers
01:22:53 Challenges and Rivalries in the Surf Industry
01:35:19 The Rise of Rusty Surfboards
01:41:16 Ken's List and Surfboard Shapers
01:42:02 Financial Decisions in Surfing
01:43:31 Women's Surfing and Opportunities
01:47:25 Shaping Differences for Men and Women
01:52:02 Rusty's Evolution and Innovations
01:58:18 Future of Surfboard Building
02:04:05 Reflections on Surfing and Design
02:13:17 Rusty's Vision for the Future
02:24:15 Closing Thoughts and Farewells



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