Richie Lovett is a former pro surfer turned surfboard designer and shaper, combining his decades of experience to create surfboards that perform at every level. After a successful 10 years on the elite World Championship Tour, he developed a deep understanding of how and why surfboards work, refining his knowledge alongside some of the best in the industry.

In 2005, severe medical issues forced Richie to relearn how to surf, giving him a new perspective on board design. This journey pushed him to explore all types of shapes, and core focus on making surfing easier, more fun, and highly satisfying for everyday surfers, which ultimately leading Richie to launch Volume Shapes.

The NSP Volume Range in CSE construction represents the essence of Richie Lovett shapes: