"Over 60 Years Of Shaping Excellence."
Gary Linden is a passionate surfer, master craftsman, event organizer, and innovator with over 60 years of experience in big wave surfing. From shaping his first board at age 17, to founding the Big Wave World Tour, Gary's contributions to the sport are unparalleled. Known for crafting high-performance boards using sustainable materials, he continues to inspire surfers worldwide while staying deeply connected to his family and his roots in Oceanside, California.
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Focusing On Durable Sustainability
"Providing unparalleled quality & craftsmanship."
Today, with over 60 years of experience tucked away, Gary’s shapes have become some of the most sought after boards and big wave guns in the industry. His intimate knowledge of heavy water is earned both from his own feats of user testing as well as feedback from some of big wave surfing’s most renowned names.
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Supplying Endless Stoke For Generations..
Since 1978
These shapes have become some of the most sought after boards and big wave guns in the industry. Gary's intimate knowledge of heavy water is earned both from his own feats of user testing as well as feedback from the sport's most renowned names.
Gary Linden is committed to further demonstrating that it’s possible to use natural materials and a nontoxic process to create high-performance boards that are better for the shaper, rider, & our environment.
What Sets Linden Surfboards Apart?
"Premium Quality You Can Depend Upon."
Commitment To Innovation
Whether you’re riding massive swells or perfecting your skills on smaller waves, you can trust that his boards will deliver the durability and innovation that big wave surfers rely upon.
Truly Tried & Tested
Gary Linden is a true ambassador of the big waves, and he knows exactly what it takes to conquer the ocean's toughest challenges. Experience the thrill of the surf with gear that has stood the test of time.
Remarkable Passion
As a former president of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), Gary Linden founded the Big Wave World Tour in 2009, which eventually became the World Surf League's Big Wave Tour.
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