Meet the Shaper's

Building a strong team brand is the new frontier of growth and innovation.

At HSS Surfboards, we've brought together a collective of talented HSS shapers - and we continue to grow that team - each crafting boards under the HSS banner.

By uniting our strengths, we elevate every individual brand, build greater momentum, and ultimately get more boards in the water.

We're proud to collaborate with skilled surfboard shapers who bring decades of experience, craftsmanship, and passion to every design. Each shaper offers a distinct perspective in the shaping bay - from high-performance shortboards to timeless longboards - blending tradition with progression.

Their individual profiles highlight their journey, shaping philosophy, and the inspiration behind the boards you'll find on our racks.

We invite you to explore their stories, discover what sets their designs apart, and find the board that fits your style.

If you're a local shaper interested in collaborating, we'd love to connect.

Jason Koons

Jason Koons

SurfTECH

Jason Koons

Jason Koons

SurfTECH


Jason “Koons” Koons is one of the shapers behind Surftech’s board lineup, blending innovation with decades of hands-on experience. Having worked in surfboard factories throughout Hawaii and California and as former head designer at SUPERbrand, Koons has built a reputation for performance-driven design. A two-time SIMA Image Awards Surfboard of the Year nominee, his boards have appeared on global magazine covers, in award-winning films, and at WSL events ridden by some of the world’s best surfers.

Jim Ellington

Jim Ellington

Ellington Surfboards

Jim Ellington

Jim Ellington

Ellington Surfboards

San Diego surfer and shaper Jim Ellington has been designing and hand-shaping surfboards since 1976. He got his start on the North Shore in 1975, working under legends like Dick Brewer and Tom Parrish before returning to California in 1980. Over the decades, Jim has shaped more than 15,000 boards — all by hand — refining his craft through collaborations with respected shapers and servicing world-class surfers. With nearly 50 years of experience, he continues to push his best work forward.

Rodrigo Orozco

Rodrigo Orozco

Orozco Surfboards

Rodrigo Orozco

Rodrigo Orozco

Orozco Surfboards

Founded by shaper Rodrigo Orozco in Baja, Mexico, Orozco Surfboards specializes in high-performance, versatile designs built for a range of wave conditions. Known for clean aesthetics and balanced wave dynamics, the lineup includes popular fish and shortboard models. Orozco boards can be found at respected surf shops like Bird’s Surf Shed and Silver Surf Shop, reflecting a growing presence beyond Baja’s coastline.

Miguel Sinclair

Miguel Sinclair

MAS Surfboards

Miguel Sinclair

Miguel Sinclair

MAS Surfboards

Founder Miguel Sinclair grew up longboarding and competing nationally in Mexico, with appearances at events like Mexi Log Fest and the Vans Duct Tape Invitational. He later refined his shaping skills in California, working alongside respected craftsmen including Matt Calvani (Bing Surfboards), Tim Crozier (Blackbird Surfboards), and Gary Stuber (Moonlight Glassing). Sponsored by Bing Surfboards and Vissla, Miguel now brings that same level of quality and craftsmanship back home to Mexico.

Ghost Shaper

Ghost Shaper

AmayaP&DUS

Ghost Shaper

Ghost Shaper

AmayaP&DUS

Designed and produced by Louis Amaya, this experienced shaper—who prefers to stay out of the spotlight—has been building surfboards for more than 20 years. Amaya is deeply involved in the design process, helping develop fun, versatile boards that surfers of all skill levels can enjoy