L-Flex

Greg Liddle is a pioneering surfer and surfboard shaper whose work has had a lasting influence on the evolution of alternative surfboard design, particularly within the displacement hull movement. Emerging from Southern California’s surf scene in the 1960s, Liddle was deeply inspired by George Greenough’s revolutionary approach to hydrodynamics and surfing style. He began shaping boards that emphasized speed, trim, and flow — long, sleek hulls designed for smooth, high-line surfing in clean point breaks. His minimalist boards became synonymous with a purist approach to surfing, prioritizing glide and connection to the wave over aggressive maneuvers. Over the decades, Liddle’s shapes have achieved cult status, influencing generations of surfers and shapers seeking that effortless, down-the-line feel unique to his designs. Way back, when True Ames was in the early days of making fins, Greg Liddle consistently provided foiling critiques and guidance in order to pair the very best fins with his boards. Now, after almost 40 years of producing the L-Flex Collection, it is still one of our favorite lines we carry.