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Haydenshapes Surfboards

Google 4.1 · 18 reviews

Surf shop in Oceanside, CA

About Haydenshapes Surfboards

Haydenshapes Surfboards in Oceanside, CA, offers a curated selection of their renowned board models, including the Hypto Krypto and Untitled. Customers frequently praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the exceptional quality and rideability of the finished surfboards. This shop is ideal for riders seeking high-performance shapes, though those ordering customs should anticipate significant production lead times.

The Good

Customers consistently praise the quality and rideability of HaydenShapes boards, frequently mentioning specific models like the Hypto Krypto as being excellent and easy to ride. Staff members, including Kokoro, Sean, Merrick, and Henry, are repeatedly described as friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and helpful, often going above and beyond (e.g., providing free replacement fins). Shipping is noted as being fast and boards are packed securely. The new Oceanside location and overall store aesthetic are also positively reviewed.

Things to Consider

The most significant recurring negative feedback involves extremely long and inaccurate lead times for custom board orders, with waits stretching far beyond the quoted 10-12 weeks (some customers waited 8+ months). There are multiple reports of quality control issues on custom boards, including incorrect dimensions, improperly set fin boxes, and rails not matching specifications. Additionally, one customer reported receiving a board with defective fin boxes that broke shortly after use, and another experienced poor follow-up after reporting dimension discrepancies.

Features & Amenities

What makes this surf shop stand out.

  • Friendly Staff
  • Good Prices

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