During the Evolution of modern surfing a Hawaiian surfboard design distinguished itself as a symbol of excellence.

The seed of Lightning Bolt began in 1968 when Jack Shipley met Gerry Lopez while mutually shaping for Surfline Hawaii. As surfers they understood the demand for performance in their shape and design of their surfboards. with the advent of new materials, surfing took a quantum leap forward and Lightning bolt was the leader. Born in Hawaii, in the backyard shaping rooms, Lightning Bolt was a new standard for the shortboard revolution.

Standing back now forty years from the inception of Lightning Bolt, the brand continues to evolve with the principles in mind that laid the foundation still governing the company’s ethos to this day. A sense of “Ohana” and “Aloha” remain simple reminders of more profound ideas seemingly neglected or left behind in modern surf culture.