Stretch Surfboards

since 1979 william "stretch" riedel has been creating distinctive and innovative custom hand built boards for surfing, sailing, kiting, and tow surfing. born in malibu, ca, he was taught to build boards by his father mike riedel, a shaper for velzy jacobs surfboards in the 1960’s. his multitude of craftsmanship and wave riding skills eventually landed him in santa cruz where a life changing windsurfing accident in 1988 left him with partial paralysis. his enthusiasm for progressive wave riding continues daily with technological advancement, team feedback and a passion for building the best board possible. santa cruz, california located blocks from the beach in mid-town santa cruz, our factory is prime location for scheming-up unique and alternative construction techniques. we build each individual board under the same roof in the largest dedicated eps/epoxy surfboard factory in northern california. combine that with a team of unbelievably talented riders, progressive designs and premiu