It was in Laguna, CA, while working on his offshore ultra-light racing sailboat that Mark Itnyre (a commercial airline pilot) first visualized using materials from high performance boats and airplanes to make surfboards. Mark thought he could make a more lively and responsive surfboard by creating a super light, hollow board with a tough outer skin using advanced composite materials like carbon fiber, Kevlar and aircraft aluminum honeycomb. For two years, he experimented with an array of material combinations and consulted with local surfers and shapers. Mark teamed up with Pete Mehiel, a manufacturing/engineering guy (and sailing buddy), who had successfully launched several start-ups and built them into healthy businesses. With a little help from their friends, they began to make finished prototypes which were tested and refined by experienced surfers in southern California. After two more years of development, our 9'1" high-performance longboard was ready, and it launched Hydro Epic.

Today, Hydro Epic combines the artistry and experience of some of the world's leading shapers with technologically advanced production methods and materials. Top shapers know they could design surfboards that perform better, but they are at the limit of their materials; foam and glass. Hydro Epic's technology enables top shapers like Dick Brewer to push the envelope in performance and durability.....and we're just getting started!

Hydro Epic is committed to producing the finest quality high performance surfboards.

Our innovation joins the wisdom of legendary shapers with breakthrough technology - the ultimate blend of art and science.