Becker, Phil
Hardworking and intensely private surfboard shaper from Hermosa Beach, California; best known for his longboards and easy-to-ride funboards; thought to have shaped more boards than anyone in the world. "He's not a trendsetter," fellow shaper Mike Eaton said. "He's just incredibly consistent, always delivers a solid product, and runs the tightest ship in the industry." Becker was born (1940) in Lo...
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Phil Becker, 1993. Photo: Greg MorganSubscribe to view
1970's Phil Becker-shaped single-finSubscribe to view
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Phil Becker, Malibu, 1971. Photo: Steve MangiagliSubscribe to view
Becker funboard, 2017Subscribe to view
Phil Becker, second from right, PV Cove, early 1950sSubscribe to view
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Phil Becker, 1993. Photo: Greg Morgan
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1970's Phil Becker-shaped single-fin
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Becker Surfboards logo
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Phil Becker, Malibu, 1971. Photo: Steve Mangiagli
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Becker funboard, 2017
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Phil Becker, second from right, PV Cove, early 1950s