Meet Your Shaper

Founder / Shaper / USCG Veteran

Brian Wright

Founder of One Revolver Surfboards | USCG Veteran | MK1 (Ret.)

Brian Wright is the founder and shaper behind One Revolver Surfboards, a veteran-owned custom surfboard brand serving Southern California surfers. His life has been shaped by the ocean — from cold-water Atlantic swells in Long Beach, New York, to lineups across Costa Rica, Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, Puerto Rico and Southern California.

Veteran-Owned 21 Years USCG Southern California Shaper Every Board Custom
Brian Wright, USCG veteran and founder of One Revolver Surfboards

The Story Behind One Revolver

Built from service, surf and hands-on craftsmanship.

After a 21-year career in the United States Coast Guard, Brian brought the same discipline, precision and problem-solving mindset into surfboard shaping.

That background gives One Revolver a different foundation: boards designed around real-world performance, durability and the way surfers actually ride.

Every custom board starts with a conversation — your waves, your ability, your style, and where you want your surfing to go next. You can also start with the Board Selector Quiz or the Volume Calculator, or read how the process works.

Brian Wright shaping a custom surfboard in his California bay

Why One Revolver Surfboards

Custom surfboards with purpose, not mass production.

One Revolver was built for surfers who want equipment that feels personal, performs with intention, and carries the story of the person riding it.

Custom fit

Model, dimensions, volume, rails, tail, fins, glassing and construction — all matched to the surfer, not an average.

Performance first

Every design is built around speed, control, paddle power, durability and the conditions it will actually be ridden in.

Veteran-owned

Built by a retired Coast Guard veteran with a deep respect for service, community and ocean culture. Service members, veterans and first responders can learn more about the Military & First Responder Program.

"The goal is simple: build surfboards that help people surf better, feel connected, and stay stoked."

Brian Wright, Founder
Custom One Revolver surfboard shaped for performance surfing

Craftsmanship & Glassing

Shaped with care. Glassed for strength.

Brian shapes in Costa Mesa and partners with Pure Glass for professional glassing, colour work and finishing — the same glassers used by shapers across Orange County.

That keeps every board rooted in hands-on craftsmanship while giving you a clean, durable, premium build that holds up to real surfing.

The Journey

From Long Beach to California shaping bays.

Long Beach, New YorkCold-water Atlantic surf built the early foundation.
United States Coast Guard21 years of service, mechanical experience, travel and ocean knowledge.
Garage shaping daysBuilding boards for friends, fellow service members and the local surf community.
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaShaping custom boards and partnering with Pure Glass for premium glassing.
One Revolver todayCustom surfboards, surf gear, shaping supplies, ding repair, and a brand built around real surf culture.

Start Your Custom Build

Ready to build a board that actually fits you?

Work directly with Brian on a board built around your waves, your ability and your style. Boards start at $725, and a $200 deposit holds your place in the queue.