Matt Grote: The Opal Hull

Matt Grote is a California surfer/shaper making surfboards in Hermosa Beach. Mentored by Marc Andreini, he is influenced by the Transition Era that included Ted Spencer, Michael Peterson, and George Greenough. This film follows the making of his Opal model, a 6'1 Stubbie Hull featuring a full tail with single fin and tiny side bite fins. His boards can be found at www.grotesurfboards.com.

Film and edit by Glenn Sakamoto