Today is a special episode.....On this show we honor the life and legacy of Mr. BEN AIPA. An innovative Surfer from Hawaii who was a  Pro Surfer/Shaper/Athlete/Coach/Mentor.....the list goes on. He was a star surfer who happened onto the Surf scene by chance after a football injury sidelined his pro career. Ben was a big guy who dominated on the scene. He was a smart guy that pushed the sport. He invented the Swallowtail design and the "Sting" Surfboard, credited with advancing and progressing the sport because of its wide nose for paddle power and speed with a tucked in tail for agility and performance in the pocket. Ben was a savvy business man and started AIPA Surfboards with his "Sting" design under the hottest feet of the days modern ripper. Ben found himself in California and meeting with the guys from Infinity Surfboards where he met Steve Boehne and Terry Senate. Ben would teach these two young shapers and guide them and help them develop masterful techniques all the while hustling his brand, AIPA Surfboards. Ben Aipa's legacy lives on with his two sons Akila and Duke carrying on the AIPA surfboard name. Terry Senate Shapes handmade Surfboards in San Clemente and still uses techniques passed down from Ben. Dave Boehne is the son of Steve Boehne, Who has inherited the family business and still shapes retro and old school templates today. We got together at Terry Senate's surf shop to Honor the passing of Ben Aipa and talk about his Legacy and Influence in this area... Special thanks for Dave Boehne for calling in from Infinity Surf shop up the road. Please enjoy our special episode plus the chats with Terry and Dave.   Thanks