TROD: To crush under foot. To Pass by, move, travel, dance, or journey; across, through or over the earth and sea. To rise above, and not be put down.

JD · History

Joseph De Bello: Surf & Paddle Board Designer

·      Surfing Since 1967 (age 11)

·      Involved with surfboard design since 1973

·      Own Label since 1989

Surfing Roots and History:

·      North San Diego County, Encinitas, CA  (10 yrs)

·      Central Coast of California, Los Osos, CA  (20 yrs)

·      Hawaii, Kauai, HI  (on & off since 1974)

·      Washington & Oregon Coast, Sequim, WA  (12 years)

·      Alaska resident / World Traveler  (since 2008)

TROD Journey

We can only surf one wave at a time…

Surf Breaks, like my customers, are very unique. As a board designer I take the needs and desires of each rider to heart. This is also best, when it can happen,

one board at a time…

My stock and trade, is to merge my understanding of the craft I love, to meet the needs and expectations of the rider, in the form of a board design, through knowledge, experience and communication.

It has been my pleasure to do this throughout my life; with some of the most interesting, creative, talented and insightful people I’ve ever known. Being able to exchange ideas and information, in collaboration; creating, developing and providing boarding communities around the world with these same designs I now bring to you…

As the global surfing & paddling community, we are blessed of God to engage in a sport so closely related to His beautiful creation. Far removed from the cares of this world, able to freely express ourselves, clearing our minds and hearts; Let us think of these times as a gift, and remember all of His…

Mahalo,

JD

Jeremiah 5:22

TROD Integrity:

Welcome to the “Shores of TROD”. We like to think of ourselves as a family, dedicated to serve the global boarding communities; for the individuals, and Shop Owners, who desire only the finest boarding equipment and quality workmanship.

All TROD boards and products are made only of the highest quality materials, and crafted by industry professionals, who have dedicated their own lives to the ocean and board building. All of our boards are constructed with a blend of high performance cloths, chosen for each board depending on the model and type of conditions expected. Each TROD board can be custom constructed to meet any special conditions of use, or to match a riders abilities or goals. Special care is taken to enhance proper flex characteristics and strength, in our epoxy boards.

We share an eco-friendly conscience toward our board building practices, and strive to be as green as possible.

All products and Brand Names have been carefully chosen for their quality and performance, designed and built by people and innovative companies,  that represent boarding in a true sense.

Mahalo,

JD