Christenson Surfboards

Christenson Surfboards is an American surfboard brand based in Carlsbad, California, where its boards have been handcrafted since the company was established in 1992. Founder and shaper Chris Christenson, a Southern California native, spent more than 30 years building boards and apprenticed under renowned shapers Dick Brewer and Skip Frye. Their design philosophy informs his work, which reflects a distinctive approach and a deep commitment to craftsmanship.

The brand offers a broad range of surfboards, including fish, Ocean Pro Series models, alternative shortboards and mid-lengths, longboards, step-ups, and big-wave guns. Customers can shop in-stock boards or order a custom shape made to their specifications. Christenson also sells fins, accessories, apparel, and collaborations, and provides information about its team riders and surfboard designs through its website.

Christenson boards are used by surfers including Beau Cram, Oscar Langburne, Greg Long, Tom Lowe, and Ian Walsh. The brand highlights its American-made construction, durability, and decades of board-building experience, serving surfers seeking handcrafted designs for different wave conditions and styles.