On the cover: In the world of lamination, Jack Reeves rises above. From volan to E-glass, he lays cloth with a master’s hand and eye. To get the full scope of how Reeves became the go-to glasser for shaping’s inner circle—and, in the process, turned into the best in the world at his craft—read “Pulling the Tape,” on page 116. Photograph by Arto Saari.  In this issue, we draw parallels between the surf and aerospace industries, get lucky at a fickle South Pacific slab, trace the altered history of a once-famed Indonesian wave, and lurk in a storied carpark. We also tap into the knowledge of an ace forecaster on the cutting-edge of swell science, study surf-art allegory, hang with a newly content nomad, slide 11-foot-plus boards, and more. Pick up your copy today.