Liquid Shredder started with one clear goal: make boards that help more people learn to surf with confidence. From day one, we focused on soft-tops that are durable enough for heavy use and easy enough for anyone to ride. Over the last decade, that focus hasn’t changed; our boards are built to last, built to teach fast, and built to keep the stoke high.
Brand Story
Liquid Shredder was founded in 1999 by lifelong waterman Scott McClain, who set out to build a safer, high-performing board for his kids. Partnering with a Peruvian surfer, he combined innovative foam technology with performance design — creating the original soft-top surfboard that looked and rode like fiberglass.
Now owned and operated by Cliff, Will, and Ben Skudin, Liquid Shredder continues Scott’s legacy with the same dedication to performance, durability, and accessibility. From the EZ Slider’s signature no-pearl rocker to the Storm Born’s epoxy-infused build, our boards are made to perform in real surf, by real surfers — season after season.
Make Surfing Easy and Fun
We build boards that help new surfers stand up sooner and actually enjoy the learning curve.
Durability in Every Detail
Durable shapes and solid construction made for sun, salt, sand, and nonstop sessions.
Lift Up Surf Communities
Supporting schools, shops, families, and anyone sharing the stoke.
Meet The Team
Cliff Skudin
Cliff is a lifelong waterman, Firefighter EMT, and co owner of Liquid Shredder. He is also the co founder of Skudin Surf and holds a master’s degree in Physical Education, along with certification as a New York State teacher. Cliff co founded Surf For All, a nonprofit that brings surfing to individuals with special needs across Long Island.
A former Division 1 swimmer and accomplished big wave rider, Cliff has earned entries in the WSL Big Wave Awards for his Nazaré rides. He also serves as a BWRAG MRV instructor, ISA surfing instructor, and Red Cross lifeguard instructor.
Will Skudin
Will is a co owner of Liquid Shredder and co founder of Skudin Surf. Known for chasing some of the world’s biggest waves, he qualified for the 2017 and 2018 Big Wave World Tour and was a Surflines Performance Awards finalist during the 2015 and 2016 WSL season.
He also co founded Surf For All, a nonprofit that introduces individuals with special needs to surfing, supporting groups ranging from the visually impaired to wounded veterans and local community centers across Long Island.
Ben Skudin
Ben is a co owner of Liquid Shredder and brings a science minded approach to building gear that helps people enjoy the water longer. With a biology degree from Cornell University, he understands how the body moves, recovers, and performs, and uses that insight to shape equipment that feels good underfoot and holds up in real conditions.
He is passionate about creating accessible, reliable surf experiences that blend durability, smart design, and a deep respect for the ocean.
Building Community
Liquid Shredder shows up where surfing truly lives.Our boards are part of the moments where people are learning, laughing, and building lifelong surf habits. We support surf schools, rental shops, families, and retailers who are growing the sport and keeping local beach culture alive.
