On the world surfing scene, Australian Thomas Bexon has established himself as a benchmark shaper, renowned for his unique know-how that blends vintage traditions with contemporary innovations. From his beginnings in the workshops of Queensland to the expansion of his company between Marennes and Bali, he has surrounded himself with a team of professional riders who embody the spirit of his boards. Today, his reputation extends beyond our borders, Sunday the world of longboarding and hybrid shapes with an approach that's both technical and passionate. Choosing a Thomas Bexon board means entering a world where every detail counts, where foam, volume and shape are meticulously studied to match every surfer's profile, from beginner to expert.
With a multi-faceted range, Thomas Surfboards offers longboards, midlengths, shortboards and fish to suit all styles and conditions. Whether you're into old-school surfing, modern performance or a relaxed ride on a point break, there's a board tailored to optimize your progress and enhance your ride. Particular attention is paid to board volume, length, width and materials.
This June, Thomas Bexon and Jake Bowrey will be at the Shapers Club in Marennes for an exclusive shaping session, a rare opportunity to benefit from personalized advice and order your custom board from a workshop that combines passion and expertise. The event is accompanied by a special offer, including a free FCS II centerboard, designed to maximize board responsiveness. Enthusiasts and beginners alike will be delighted to discover the perfect board, from technical details to inspiring anecdotes.
Thomas Bexon's story began in Queensland, where a passion for surfing and the need for a perfectly fitting board led to an apprenticeship in the best local workshops. It wasn't long before his vintage shapes, inspired by the 60s, combined with modern technique, caught the attention of riders. A key step was the creation of Thomas Surfboards with Jake Bowrey, a talented glasser, merging their visions to push the boundaries of classic design.
Among the team of riders who propel his notoriety are such iconic figures as Harrison Roach, Jay Lee, Karina Rozunko, Tosh Tudor, Devon Howard, Sierra Black and Tom Wegener. Their testimony and commitment to Thomas ensure international visibility and unquestionable credibility on the global longboard scene. This alliance between shapers and pro surfers is the key to the constant development of our models and their adaptation to the specific demands of contemporary surfing.
Getting started in Queensland workshops
Creation of "Thomas Surfboards" with Jake Bowrey
Double workshop location: Australia and Bali
Collaboration with recognized pro riders
Balancing tradition and innovation
Type of production | Main benefit | |
|---|---|---|
Queensland (Australia) | Origins and training | Learning the traditional vintage shape |
Main finishing shop | Precision and quality control | |
Foam production and manufacturing | Cost optimization and materials innovation |
Thomas Bexon is not content to simply reproduce vintage shapes. His technical approach is based on a precise analysis of the volume, foam and materials used to create a high-performance, affordable surfboard. The polyester models guarantee durability and lightness, while offering a shape that respects the classic curves of 60s longboards.
The secret lies in the balance between board length, width and thickness, adjusted to the surfer's profile. As a result, Thomas Bexon shapes offer a fluid glide for relaxed sessions, without sacrificing maneuverability for more technical maneuvers. Every detail has been thought through, from volume distribution and rail shape to daggerboard options adapted to different wave types, from gentle point breaks to powerful hollow waves.
Polyester order use
Respect for vintage 60s shapes
Precise volume adjustment for each board
Optimized foam for lightness and strength
Fine rail details and drift configuration
This expertise is the reason why Thomas Surfboards attracts a varied clientele, from beginners to advanced surfers, who are always on the lookout for a board that looks as good as it performs.
The human dimension accompanies every success. Thomas Bexon has surrounded himself with talented professional surfers such as Harrison Roach, Jay Lee, Karina Rozunko, Tosh Tudor, Devon Howard, Sierra Black and Tom Wegener. These riders, all passionate about their discipline, play a key role in validating and perfecting our boards.
Their feedback enables us to fine-tune our shapes to meet the demands of competition as well as the needs of more relaxed sessions. Their commitment helps build Thomas Surfboards' reputation on every continent, giving life to a spirit at the crossroads of classicism and sporting excellence. They are also a constant source of inspiration for innovation and quality.
Field-testing shapes in various conditions
Collaboration for model evolution
Worldwide promotion of Thomas Bexon boards
Shaping craftsmanship
Leadership on the longboard scene
Surfing is a progressive journey, and the choice of board is a determining factor in guaranteeing pleasure and progress. Beginner surfers will often prefer a board with generous volume, offering stability and easy wave catching, typically a longboard with ample shape for easy paddling and flotation. Conversely, more technical boards, notably shortboards with a finer shape and reduced volume, are better suited to surfers looking for performance and maximum maneuverability.
Between these two extremes, intermediate surfers will appreciate midlengths and mini-malibus, which offer a compromise between stability and fluidity. Precise knowledge of your level helps you to avoid mistakes: choosing a shortboard that's too narrow, small or thin at the start of a ride can slow progress, while a board that's too bulky will be a hindrance to an experienced surfer looking to push his or her technique.
Beginner high-volume board, stable and forgiving
Intermediate balance between volume and responsiveness (midlength, mini-malibu)
Expert technical shapes (shortboard, fish or longboard) for performance and radicality
Level | Recommended board type | Key benefits | Potential drawbacks |
|---|---|---|---|
Beginner | Longboard | Stability, easy to catch waves | Slowness, lack of maneuverability |
Intermediate | Midlength/Mini-malibu | Versatility, frustration-free progress | Sometimes too non-technical for experts |
Confirmed / Expert | Shortboard / Fish / lognboard | Highly responsive, thrilling | Less tolerance for error |
Beyond technical level, the surfer's morphology, in particular weight and height, determines the choice of volume and shape of a surfboard. Volume, expressed in liters, is decisive for buoyancy: a lighter surfer may choose a thinner board with a reduced volume, while a heavier surfer should opt for a larger volume to guarantee stability and ease of paddling.
Length and width also influence handling and speed. For example, longboards, often close to 9 feet, offer a fluid glide on small to medium waves, while fish, shorter and wider, excel on deeper waves thanks to their increased maneuverability and speed.
Last but not least, the type of waves played is essential in the choice. For regular, gentle point breaks, a board with more volume and stability will be preferred. Powerful, fast waves call for more reactive shapes, often in epoxy, to better resist and meet the demands of maneuvers.
Rider weight and height determine volume requirements
Wave type determines shaping style (longboard, fish, shortboard)
Materials impact strength and lightness (polyester vs. epoxy)
Shape (rails, rocker) adapted to wave power
Depending on your surfing style, Thomas Bexon offers a range of models designed to maximize pleasure and results:
Casual surfing : Focusing on comfort and smooth glide, Thomas Surfboards' longboards offer stability and fluidity. The generous volume makes for easy paddling and fun sessions on less aggressive waves.
Old school surfing: Vintage shapes inspired by the 60's, with a meticulous aesthetic and a combination of foam and modern materials. Here we find the poetry of the traditional longboard with a touch of innovation for greater maneuverability.
Surf performance : For the advanced or expert surfer, shortboards and fish are distinguished by their responsiveness and ability to string together technical tricks on demanding waves. These custom-tailored boards are often combined with FCS II fins for added versatility.
This diversification means that every surfer can find a shape to suit his or her needs. Did you know? Volume isn't just a number: it shapes the very way you ride, between stability, speed and precision. To find out more about these concepts, go to this comprehensive resource on board size and volume.
Thomas Surfboards' longboards combine indulgence and elegance. With classic shapes strongly inspired by the old school culture of Queensland, these boards are the perfect tools for learning, but also for mastering fluid surfing, focused on smooth lines and point breaks. The foam used guarantees a good volume/weight balance, favoring stability even in small, slow waves.
Ideal for both beginners and those looking to reconnect with an authentic approach to surfing, these longboards combine a keen sense of aesthetic detail with a methodical construction that optimizes length, width and thickness. Their versatility is demonstrated by the satisfaction of riders like Harrison Roach and Karina Rozunko, who appreciate both the smooth take-off and the ability to turn in the wave.
Vintage shapes brought up to date
Generous volume for optimum stability
Board with the right weight for the right inertia and strength
Suitable for small waves and point breaks
Classic, clean lines
Somewhere between a longboard and a shortboard, midlengths and mini-malibuses perfectly embody the balance sought by progressive surfers. These boards tackle all wave shapes with ease, offering a precisely calculated average volume that ensures both good flotation and appreciable responsiveness.
They are manufactured by Thomas Surfboards using modern techniques, with carefully selected foam and fibers for enhanced durability. These models are particularly popular with intermediate and advanced surfers, capable of mastering versatile surfing and adapting quickly to their environment.
Balanced volume for stability and maneuverability
Shapes for medium waves
Polyester and epoxy, depending on use and preference
Perfect transition to more technical shapes
Ideal for progress and discovering maneuvers
For the expert or experienced surfer in search of purified sensations, Thomas Bexon's short range offers shortboards and fish that are both responsive and stable at high speeds. These boards feature precise volumes arranged to offer a shape that allows instant reaction while ensuring good flotation thanks to an optimized shape design and the right foam.
The wider, flatter rockered fish excel on medium-sized hollow waves, offering rapid acceleration and smooth transitions through turns. While the narrower shortboards are made for the most radical maneuvers, meeting the demands of modern, dynamic surfing.
Technical shapes for performance
Volume designed to balance buoyancy and agility
High-quality foam for speed and maneuverability
Fish for acceleration and stability
Shortboard for radical responsiveness
Board type | Surfing style | Wave type | Surfer profile | Average volume (liters) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Longboard | Casual / Old school | Small waves / point break | Beginner to advanced | 50-65 |
Midlength / Mini-malibu | Versatile / Progression | Medium waves | Intermediate to advanced | 35-50 |
Fish | Fast performance | Average hollow waves | Confirmed / Expert | 30-40 |
Shortboard | Radical performance | Powerful waves | Expert | 25-35 |
From June 3 to 18, Thomas Bexon will be at the Shapers Club in Marennes for an exclusive custom shaping session. Accompanied by his accomplice Jake Bowrey, he offers enthusiasts an exceptional opportunity to talk directly with the craftsmen, to refine their needs and design the ideal board according to their precise criteria.
This immersion in the world of hand-crafted shaping allows you to understand the subtleties of volume, foam and the materials used. Surfers will be able to observe the entire process, from rough shaping to finishing, in the company of professionals who have mastered every detail.
Personalized advice tailored to your body type and level
Presentation of different foams and materials (polyester, epoxy)
Discover the different shapes: longboards, fish, shortboards
Custom control with precise adjustments
Direct contact with pro riders and shapers
To secure its place, we recommend depositing theadvance via this link : reservation deposit Thomas Surfboards.
In addition to customizing your board, the special offer includes the free supply of an FCS II centerboard, a piece of equipment renowned for improving stability and maneuverability. This bonus reinforces the versatility of the models offered during this period.
The experience is not limited to the acquisition of a board: it includes a real human adventure, at the heart of a living workshop where passion is tangible. This exclusive service is designed to offer complete support, from advice to delivery, in a spirit of quality and authenticity.
Secure deposit to guarantee order
FCS II daggerboard for optimized shaping
Personalized support throughout production
Participation in a unique surfing event
Meeting with recognized shape professionals
For any questions, advice or reservations, the Shapers Club team is available by phone, e-mail or directly at the workshop in Marennes. This proximity enables us to provide precise follow-up and a response tailored to the specific needs of surfers, whether beginners, intermediates or advanced riders.
Orders can also be placed online, with opportunities for in-depth discussions via digital platforms. The team's attentiveness and expertise guarantee that each Thomas Bexon board will perfectly match the surfer's style and level.
Telephone: +33 5 46 27 00 27
Email : contact@shapersclub.com
Address: Atelier Shapers Club, 13 rue des Entrepreneurs 17320 Marennes, France
Customized technical advice included
Which Thomas Bexon board is right for a beginner surfer?
A longboard with generous volume, offering stability and ease of learning to take waves gently is the best option. This type of board ensures frustration-free progression.
How does volume impact performance?
Volume determines buoyancy: the higher it is, the more the board supports the surfer's weight and stability, but this can reduce maneuverability. The right balance combines comfort and responsiveness.
What distinguishes a fish from a shortboard at Thomas Bexon?
The fish offers greater width and a flatter rocker, ideal for small to medium-sized waves with a fast glide, while the shortboard is narrower, favoring radical maneuvers in more powerful waves.
Is it possible to fully customize your board?
Yes, during the shaping session at the Shapers Club, Thomas Bexon and Jake Bowrey propose a custom design, adapted to the surfer's precise needs, including choice of materials, dimensions and specific shapes.
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