Sean Mattison Honors Mike Hynson Few people in the surf industry were as deeply connected to Mike Hynson as Sean Mattison. A former...

Mike Hynson (1942-2025) The surf world has lost one of its most iconic figures. Mike Hynson, legendary surfboard shaper, surfer, and co-star of the groundbreaking surf film The Endless Summer, passed away in January 2025 at the age of 82. His influence on surf culture, board design, and the way the sport is recognized worldwide is immeasurable. Mike Hynson working in shop A Life Dedicated to Surfing Born on June 28, 1942, in California, Mike Hynson was the son of a U.S. Army

MIKE HYNSON, ACHIEVING A DREAM Mike Hynson did not let life pass him by. Over decades, every project he tackled he did with style, passion, and an infectious laugh. The pioneer surfer and co-star of the classic surf flick, The Endless Summer, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, leaving behind a surf culture he created just by being himself—a unique and curious individual with flair who never shied away from dreaming big. Much has already been written about his passing, b