first of 2012

Four days in to 2012 and I'm on full throttle to get the shop going, planning events and shaping trips. It's going to be a busy year but surely one of the best years of my life.
To welcome the new year on Magic Quiver I leave you one of the best videos I've seen in a while: Intuition by Ryan Lovelace


Intuition from Ryan Lovelace on Vimeo.

Lovelaces

Some boards from Ryan Lovelace, already delivered to the happy costumers.

#1 5'11 Fush
#2 6'7 Throughull
#3 6'5 OG

100% handshaped in France by Ryan Lovelace, glassing by Nico and Fab at Blend

France

Currently in France with Fab and Nico from Blend Glassing. Picking up boards from Ryan Lovelace and Josh Hall. Later heading to UWL to meet the crew, get some Mccallums and work with Neal Purchase Jnr.
Been a great trip so far, with amazing weather, warm water and small but nice surf.

Dennis Pointer

First board from Ryan Lovelace coming out of Blend Glassing.
A 9'0 Pointer for Dennis. Hand shaped by Ryan, glassed by Nico and finished by Fabrice.
Dennis wanted it last year but unfortunately his order came out too late. But it was well worth the wait, board looks amazing!

Have fun Dennis!

Ryan landed at Blend

Ryan Lovelace is already in France, at Blend Glassing, in Soustons.
Ryan will stay there till the end of the month so you're still on time to order one of his shapes.
We can ship it anywhere in Europe if you need.

Check out Ryan new website for his models: http://rlovelace.com/

shaping the first blank in france, a Pocket Pickle, photo by Nico

Ryan Lovelace is back

After a very successful trip last year, Ryan Lovelace returns to Europe.

Ryan is coming from August 15 to 31 and this time he will shape in France, at Blend Glassing, in Soustons. All boards will be glassed by Nico from Wavegliders, who is currently working there, and the Blend crew.

Ryan Lovelace is one of the most talented and creative shapers from California and has been Considered one of the most talented and innovative shapers from California, Ryan is all about fluid curves and surfing with the wave instead of surfing against it. His designs come from his environment, from the boards he sees and surfs and the waves around. Although not following anyone, his boards get some ideas from names like George Greenough and Greg Liddle. But like he said on a interview for Drift “I don’t have influences or a preconceived notion of what works and what doesn’t. I’m free to do whatever I want and explore any path I find interesting”.

All boards will be 100% hand shaped by Ryan and fully adapted to the surfer’s needs and waves. High quality finishing will be done by master glassers Nico (from Wavegliders) and Fabrice from Blend Glassing.

Shipping across Europe available and wholesale prices for shops on request.

For more info contact by e-mail: magicquiver@gmail.com

Ryan news

By now, most of you were expecting to see some of the boards Ryan was shaping in Portugal, but as you might have figured out, he didn't arrive yet.

The trip was planned for late May/early June but we have to postpone it a bit. Organizing a trip like this isn't that easy and there's a lot involved. I took some risks choosing such an early date (May) for the trip because I wanted to deliver boards before summer. But it was impossible for Ryan to make it here now. Not easy to leave everything behind in such a short notice.

We are already working on new dates, safe ones, probably very soon (July) and I will keep you all updated.

I'm sorry for this short delay but I'm sure you understand.

Rui Ribeiro

Ryan by Miguel Barreira

Miguel Barreira is a professional sports photographer, a stoked surfer and real surfboard addict with a unique passion for alternative surf crafts. Last summer he added another piece of history to his collection by ordering to Ryan Lovelace a Flexspoon, true to George Greenough legacy. For all of us involved it was a very special moment seeing that board come alive. (see post Special One here)

Miguel was at the factory shooting Ryan and his Flexspoon and the result couldn’t be better.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This last photo, probably the most impressive one, was featured at SurfPortugal mag, on a article about Greenough legacy, so I will post it like that, respect for all involved!
 

Ryan Lovelace, Portugal May 2011

Ryan is coming by the end of May and will shape at the Wavegliders Surfboards factory, which will finish all the boards.

Ryan Lovelace is one of the most talented and creative shapers from California and it's a real honour to have him with us.

We are now taking custom orders as well as accepting orders from shops all over Europe, just ask us for our wholesale prices.
Start placing your orders now so we can deliver your magic board in time for your summer vacations.

Contact me at magicquiver@gmail.com or phone: +351 919936850

InnerViews on Ryan Lovelace

Most of you already saw this, but it's well worth another watch.
For those who havent't seen it... shame on you!


Ryan Lovelace - InnerViews from http://vimeo.com/apeel on Vimeo.

You can start to place your orders for Ryan. The sooner you order ir, the sooner you will get it! Boards will be shaped and finish on a first come first served basis.

Ryan Lovelace, May 2011

jeff's special

Ryan shaped this special (secret) one for Jeff, 100% custom made. Nico did the amazing acid splash and Carlos the shinny polish. The result: a unique and magical surfboard!

8 for wallako

These eight beauties are on their way to Wallako Surfshop in Bidart, France. Contact them if you're interested.

  

Josean D.Bowls

Josean just sent me some photos of his beautiful D.Bowls.
This 9'4 D.Bowls was shaped Ryan Lovelace on his trip to Portugal and then finished by the Wavegliders crew, Nico and Carlos.
It has a clean white tint and glass on wood fin by Quilhas Alfredo.

Thanks for the photos Josean and enjoy your amazing new board.

the special one

Every surfboard I've sold was unique and very special. From the first e-mail to the delivery I do my best to make my costumers happy with the buy and try to assure they get the perfect surfboard, the Magic one, just like they dreamed.
But this one will remain in my memory for a while. It's an amazing surfboard from all angles. From the shaping process to the riding style everything in this board is unique and absolutely beautiful.
Such surfboard deserves a great photo and who better than the owner to do it.

Shaped by Ryan Lovelace, glassed by Ryan with the help of Nico and sanded by Carlos.
Photo by Miguel Barreira

Flex Spoon

Portuguese surf mag, SurfPortugal, has on the latest issue a nice article about the Flex Spoon and George Greenough legacy. The Flex Spoon shown on the photo was hand made by Ryan Lovelace on his trip to Portugal last June. It was the first one made in Portugal and one of the few ever made in Europe.

I will post photos of that outstanding surfboard as soon as possible.

Check the amazing photo by Miguel Barreira, proud owner of the Flex Spoon.

back on the glassing room

The Wavegliders crew has been working hard to finish the boards Ryan shaped. Boards are coming out amazing. Nico and Carlos are doing a fantastic job. Thanks guys.