The Dust Up Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:28:42 +1000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2010000 en-us © 2026 The Dust Up yes Support this Podcast 0d3e36cc-a49e-558a-99c5-3d83dcf3132f thedustuppodcast@gmail.com Jimmy Slade Productions episodic true The Dust Up is a series of conversations about surfboard designs, shaper interviews and lots more.

The Dust Up is for anybody interested in shaping as well as all the surfboard nerds out there. It's all about the boards and we love talking about surfboards.

Hosted by Cory Russell along with special co hosts Luke Howarth, John Robertson and Christian Pritchett.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Surfboards, Surf, Waves, Shapers, Glassers, Sanders, Art, Surfing, Fibreglass, Resin, Fins, Surf Industry Jimmy Slade Productions thedustuppodcast@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/tlekuk5rpls3i5kqolkerep7ml14?.jpg The Dust Up https://www.buzzsprout.com/2010000 Cory Russell Christian 'Priddo' Pritchett John 'Robbo' Robertson Luke 'Howie' Howarth Ep 37 - Launching 'The Dust Up' YouTube Channel Ep 37 - Launching 'The Dust Up' YouTube Channel In this episode I discuss a new challenge on the horizon for 'The Dust Up'.  We are launching our own YouTube channel dedicated to surfboard design content.

The first stage of establishing 'The Dust Up' was creating a podcast that focuses on surfboards and the amazingly talented people that make them.  With the help of other shapers such as Luke Howarth, we want to provide surfboard design information and start positive conversations in the surfboard industry.

The second stage of The Dust Up journey is to create a visual content and continue to provide more information about surfboard design.  Over the years there has been some great surfboard content created by magazines but some of it can be a little shallow and lack detail.  We want ours to provide the extra detail.

The first series is called 'Changing Channels' and will take a deep dive into various channel bottom designs.  Each episode will document a specific channel design including the shaping and design theory being applied.  The board will then be surfed and feedback provided. At this stage there will be 6 or 7 episodes. 

To achieve this we are reaching out to the amazing Dust Up community for assistance to cover the costs for a surf videographer and music rights.

We encourage people to sign up as a Dust Up Podcast member on Patreon or make a one off contribution.  I also created a Kickstarter page for people to contribute.  This page will only be available until the 18th of September. 

We are asking for small contributions between $2 to $5 and links to Patreon and Kickstarter can be found on The Dust Up Instagram homepage.  Alternatively, you can go to their websites and search 'The Dust Up Podcast' to find them.

The plan is to have the episode behind a paywall and a nominal fee of $1 to $2 to watch per episode.  Any contribution $5 or more will get early access to the episodes, free of charge.

We are really looking forward to new challenges and further establish 'The Dust Up' as... THE PODCAST FOR SHAPERS AND SURFBOARD NERDS!

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]]> In this episode I discuss a new challenge on the horizon for 'The Dust Up'.  We are launching our own YouTube channel dedicated to surfboard design content.

The first stage of establishing 'The Dust Up' was creating a podcast that focuses on surfboards and the amazingly talented people that make them.  With the help of other shapers such as Luke Howarth, we want to provide surfboard design information and start positive conversations in the surfboard industry.

The second stage of The Dust Up journey is to create a visual content and continue to provide more information about surfboard design.  Over the years there has been some great surfboard content created by magazines but some of it can be a little shallow and lack detail.  We want ours to provide the extra detail.

The first series is called 'Changing Channels' and will take a deep dive into various channel bottom designs.  Each episode will document a specific channel design including the shaping and design theory being applied.  The board will then be surfed and feedback provided. At this stage there will be 6 or 7 episodes. 

To achieve this we are reaching out to the amazing Dust Up community for assistance to cover the costs for a surf videographer and music rights.

We encourage people to sign up as a Dust Up Podcast member on Patreon or make a one off contribution.  I also created a Kickstarter page for people to contribute.  This page will only be available until the 18th of September. 

We are asking for small contributions between $2 to $5 and links to Patreon and Kickstarter can be found on The Dust Up Instagram homepage.  Alternatively, you can go to their websites and search 'The Dust Up Podcast' to find them.

The plan is to have the episode behind a paywall and a nominal fee of $1 to $2 to watch per episode.  Any contribution $5 or more will get early access to the episodes, free of charge.

We are really looking forward to new challenges and further establish 'The Dust Up' as... THE PODCAST FOR SHAPERS AND SURFBOARD NERDS!

Thanks for listening...



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]]> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/341975899/the-dust-up-podcast?ref=7zufc2 Cory Russell Buzzsprout-19734952 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +1000 798 37 full true Ep 36 - Outside The Bay with Tyler Bales from Fin Match Ep 36 - Outside The Bay with Tyler Bales from Fin Match In this episode I talk with Tyler Bales from Fin Match.  

Tyler took up hockey as a young boy and prioritised learning everything he could about every aspect of the equipment.  Skates and hockey sticks have many variables depending on the position they play as well as personal preferences. 

It was in his early teenage years when he discovered a love for surfing.  As his ability improved, the questions he had about his equipment increased.  Over time he realised a lot of his questions and sometimes confusion related to surfboard fins.

Tyler identifies a trip to Mexico as the turning point in his fin journey.  The waves were small so he decided to use the MR (plus trailer) fins in his Tomo Sci Fi 2.0.  The radical change in the boards performance had a profound and lasting effect on him.

Fast forward a few years and Tyler decided he wanted to create a resource that could clarify what various fins did and simplify how a person would select their next set of fins.  www.finMatchsurf.com was born.

Fin Match allows users to input basic information to find fins that best match there request.  It also allows users to create a profile to log their surfboard and fin quivers.  One of the highlights of the website for me was the ability for users to log their surf sessions identifying which board they rode, which fins they used and the surf conditions.  This information can then be exported to a person's shaper or coach.

Tyler and I discuss the various parts of the website, challenges people experience with fins and much more.

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]]> In this episode I talk with Tyler Bales from Fin Match.  

Tyler took up hockey as a young boy and prioritised learning everything he could about every aspect of the equipment.  Skates and hockey sticks have many variables depending on the position they play as well as personal preferences. 

It was in his early teenage years when he discovered a love for surfing.  As his ability improved, the questions he had about his equipment increased.  Over time he realised a lot of his questions and sometimes confusion related to surfboard fins.

Tyler identifies a trip to Mexico as the turning point in his fin journey.  The waves were small so he decided to use the MR (plus trailer) fins in his Tomo Sci Fi 2.0.  The radical change in the boards performance had a profound and lasting effect on him.

Fast forward a few years and Tyler decided he wanted to create a resource that could clarify what various fins did and simplify how a person would select their next set of fins.  www.finMatchsurf.com was born.

Fin Match allows users to input basic information to find fins that best match there request.  It also allows users to create a profile to log their surfboard and fin quivers.  One of the highlights of the website for me was the ability for users to log their surf sessions identifying which board they rode, which fins they used and the surf conditions.  This information can then be exported to a person's shaper or coach.

Tyler and I discuss the various parts of the website, challenges people experience with fins and much more.

I hope you enjoy our chat.

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]]> Cory Russell Buzzsprout-19685932 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +1000 4613 Surfboards, fins, surfing, waves, shapers, design, fibre glass, surf industry, 36 full true Ep 35 - Shaper Interview with Ian Chisholm - Southcoast Surfboards Ep 35 - Shaper Interview with Ian Chisholm - Southcoast Surfboards In this episode I chat with Ian Chisholm from Southcoast Surfboards.

Ian's early working life was doing night shift in the fruit and vegetable industry.  The hours were unusual and the work was hard, but that only helped him develop his solid work ethic.

Ian's path to making surfboards was similar to many, but when he created Southcoast Surfboards around 30 years ago, he had planned to manage a Victorian wholesale surfboard business.  The first people he reached out to were two industry heavyweights, Wayne Deane and Brett Munro.

It wasn't long until Ian figured out the success of his business would require him to get involved with building boards.  Ian tells how he had to educate himself on the process of making boards from briefly watching a friend near Ulladulla and learn quickly from his mistakes.

Ian set up shop in Torquay when it was a lot smaller town and the people in the surfboard factories would keep to themselves.  In time, Ian would establish good friendships with most of them and 'take his seat at the table in the industry'.

Over the decades, Ian has honed his craft, worked with top ranking surfers and train some of the next generation of top surfboard builders.  We chat about how to improve the quality of your workmanship, tips and tricks for working with resin tints and pigments and establishing a solid process to work with a range of materials.

Ian and his wife Ange, (who recently won the women's over 40’s Australian Title) have curated a space in Torquay that combines a surfboard factory, showroom and coffee shop under the one roof.  

Ian shapes a wide selection of boards including mini simmons, retro fish, mid lengths and all sorts of longboards.  As he is the first ‘longboard shaper’ to be a guest on the podcast we talk about longboarding competitions, having a WSL longboard event at Bells Beach and working with his highly talented team of CJ Nelson, Soleil Errico and Ben Considine. 

At the start of 2025, he suffered a major health scare and it was his determination and pragmatic approach developed from making surfboards that ensured his recovery.  Ian is always honest and straight forward but he balances that with a healthy sense of humour. 

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]]> In this episode I chat with Ian Chisholm from Southcoast Surfboards.

Ian's early working life was doing night shift in the fruit and vegetable industry.  The hours were unusual and the work was hard, but that only helped him develop his solid work ethic.

Ian's path to making surfboards was similar to many, but when he created Southcoast Surfboards around 30 years ago, he had planned to manage a Victorian wholesale surfboard business.  The first people he reached out to were two industry heavyweights, Wayne Deane and Brett Munro.

It wasn't long until Ian figured out the success of his business would require him to get involved with building boards.  Ian tells how he had to educate himself on the process of making boards from briefly watching a friend near Ulladulla and learn quickly from his mistakes.

Ian set up shop in Torquay when it was a lot smaller town and the people in the surfboard factories would keep to themselves.  In time, Ian would establish good friendships with most of them and 'take his seat at the table in the industry'.

Over the decades, Ian has honed his craft, worked with top ranking surfers and train some of the next generation of top surfboard builders.  We chat about how to improve the quality of your workmanship, tips and tricks for working with resin tints and pigments and establishing a solid process to work with a range of materials.

Ian and his wife Ange, (who recently won the women's over 40’s Australian Title) have curated a space in Torquay that combines a surfboard factory, showroom and coffee shop under the one roof.  

Ian shapes a wide selection of boards including mini simmons, retro fish, mid lengths and all sorts of longboards.  As he is the first ‘longboard shaper’ to be a guest on the podcast we talk about longboarding competitions, having a WSL longboard event at Bells Beach and working with his highly talented team of CJ Nelson, Soleil Errico and Ben Considine. 

At the start of 2025, he suffered a major health scare and it was his determination and pragmatic approach developed from making surfboards that ensured his recovery.  Ian is always honest and straight forward but he balances that with a healthy sense of humour. 

I hope you enjoy our chat...

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]]> Cory Russell Buzzsprout-19620002 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +1000 9898 35 full true Ep 34 - 'STAB in the dark' Season 11 - Surfboard Review Ep 34 - 'STAB in the dark' Season 11 - Surfboard Review In this episode I sit down with Luke Howarth from Howie Shapes and Nick Blair from Joistik Surfboards to talk about what we observed in each board's performance submitted to 'STAB in the dark' - Season 11.

Shapers are often asked for their opinion of regarding different boards on 'STAB in the dark'.  Ethan Ewing is such a supremely talented surfer that demands a lot from his equipment.  

It was easy to see when a board would underperform or fail for Ethan, but why?  Why did a particular board fail at a point during a turn? Why did some boards transition between turns better than others?  Most importantly, which one did we think performed best?  

I have a lot of respect for Howie and Nick, so I really enjoyed the opportunity to hear their perspectives and share my own observations.  We discuss the influence of outlines, rockers and fin placement that we identified as the reason for each board's performance.

During our conversation we share some insights into the surfboard industry and as always have a good laugh.  Make no mistake this is not a fluff piece, and we are honest in our appraisals.

We also discuss possible ideas that we would like to see in future 'STAB in the dark' seasons, and I share an idea from co-host at large - Johnny 'Robbo' Robertson that might blow your mind!

After the last season of 'Stab in the dark' with Kelly Slater, I received many messages asking what we would shape for him?  What surfboard design characteristics would we implement?  Nick and Howie provide their answers as an extra conversation after the episode.

This was a fun episode to record but it may be one for the real surfboard nerds...?

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]]> In this episode I sit down with Luke Howarth from Howie Shapes and Nick Blair from Joistik Surfboards to talk about what we observed in each board's performance submitted to 'STAB in the dark' - Season 11.

Shapers are often asked for their opinion of regarding different boards on 'STAB in the dark'.  Ethan Ewing is such a supremely talented surfer that demands a lot from his equipment.  

It was easy to see when a board would underperform or fail for Ethan, but why?  Why did a particular board fail at a point during a turn? Why did some boards transition between turns better than others?  Most importantly, which one did we think performed best?  

I have a lot of respect for Howie and Nick, so I really enjoyed the opportunity to hear their perspectives and share my own observations.  We discuss the influence of outlines, rockers and fin placement that we identified as the reason for each board's performance.

During our conversation we share some insights into the surfboard industry and as always have a good laugh.  Make no mistake this is not a fluff piece, and we are honest in our appraisals.

We also discuss possible ideas that we would like to see in future 'STAB in the dark' seasons, and I share an idea from co-host at large - Johnny 'Robbo' Robertson that might blow your mind!

After the last season of 'Stab in the dark' with Kelly Slater, I received many messages asking what we would shape for him?  What surfboard design characteristics would we implement?  Nick and Howie provide their answers as an extra conversation after the episode.

This was a fun episode to record but it may be one for the real surfboard nerds...?

Enjoy!


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]]> Cory Russell Buzzsprout-19472256 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +1000 7086 34 full true Ep 33 - Surfboard Myths - 'Litres' are not the answer with Matt Hurworth - MH Surfboards. Ep 33 - Surfboard Myths - 'Litres' are not the answer with Matt Hurworth - MH Surfboards. In this episode Luke Howarth and I chat with Matt Hurworth from MH Surfboards about the litres written on the bottom of your surfboard are not the answer. 

'Volume' and 'litres' ambushed the surfboard industry approximately 20 years ago with the growth of surfboard design programs and shaping machines.  Many of the big surfboard brands use litreage and stock dimensions to create a small, medium and large concept to convince the surfboard shop that all bases are covered for sales.  

Matt has been in the surfboard industry for decades and wanted to dive deeper to explain the various nuances with surfboard design that can influence the final 'litres' number.  These include style of board, where you surf, how you surf and what type of construction the board is. 

We discuss the alternative reasons people may think they require more volume including:

- the efficiency that can be gained from a longer board or flatter entry rocker which will make a board paddle better

- the surfer actually seeking weight in their board so they can push against the increased momentum

- the different bouyancy you get with different surfboard cores

- the inaccuracies of using 'litres' for grom boards and boards for older people due to the requirements these surfers have on boards.

Finally, I present the proposition of 'flotation vs water displacement' and present Matt and Luke with Archimedes' Principle to get their thoughts and opinions.

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]]> In this episode Luke Howarth and I chat with Matt Hurworth from MH Surfboards about the litres written on the bottom of your surfboard are not the answer. 

'Volume' and 'litres' ambushed the surfboard industry approximately 20 years ago with the growth of surfboard design programs and shaping machines.  Many of the big surfboard brands use litreage and stock dimensions to create a small, medium and large concept to convince the surfboard shop that all bases are covered for sales.  

Matt has been in the surfboard industry for decades and wanted to dive deeper to explain the various nuances with surfboard design that can influence the final 'litres' number.  These include style of board, where you surf, how you surf and what type of construction the board is. 

We discuss the alternative reasons people may think they require more volume including:

- the efficiency that can be gained from a longer board or flatter entry rocker which will make a board paddle better

- the surfer actually seeking weight in their board so they can push against the increased momentum

- the different bouyancy you get with different surfboard cores

- the inaccuracies of using 'litres' for grom boards and boards for older people due to the requirements these surfers have on boards.

Finally, I present the proposition of 'flotation vs water displacement' and present Matt and Luke with Archimedes' Principle to get their thoughts and opinions.

Enjoy.

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Last but not least, please be sure to subscribe and if you have the time to rate and review our podcast.

]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-19175261 Thu, 14 May 2026 18:00:00 +1000 2554 33 full true Ep 32 - Surfboard Myths - CAD programs create perfect surfboards with Sam Tehan - Force 9 Surfboards Ep 32 - Surfboard Myths - CAD programs create perfect surfboards with Sam Tehan - Force 9 Surfboards We kick off the 'Surfboard Myths' series with Sam Tehan from Force 9 surfboards.  We live in a world saturated with marketing bullshit and as the surf industry went corporate, surfboards followed.

Topics will be suggested by the Dust Up community, and we will get them on to discuss the myth.  We are not trying to discredit any brand or people in the industry and will do our best to address the actual myth.

In this episode we chat to Sam about how people view CAD programs and what exactly does the program do?  Sam has been in the industry for many years and is surrounded by numerous robots, machines and 3D printers at Force 9 surfboards.  

Many think shapers simply input length, width and thickness but it is way more complicated than that.  Like any computer program it will do what the user tells it to do.A good surfboard designer uses CAD programs as a tool similar to how shapers use any other tool in their shaping bay.  The journey to learn how to use these programs is never ending but it takes years to be proficient.  This has resulted in many high-profile shapers not even designing their own files.  

The main point of these episodes is to help customers understand what is true and what is marketing spin.  If your shaper cannot explain what a design element contributes to the performance of a board, find another shaper.  

I hope you enjoy our chat...

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]]> We kick off the 'Surfboard Myths' series with Sam Tehan from Force 9 surfboards.  We live in a world saturated with marketing bullshit and as the surf industry went corporate, surfboards followed.

Topics will be suggested by the Dust Up community, and we will get them on to discuss the myth.  We are not trying to discredit any brand or people in the industry and will do our best to address the actual myth.

In this episode we chat to Sam about how people view CAD programs and what exactly does the program do?  Sam has been in the industry for many years and is surrounded by numerous robots, machines and 3D printers at Force 9 surfboards.  

Many think shapers simply input length, width and thickness but it is way more complicated than that.  Like any computer program it will do what the user tells it to do.A good surfboard designer uses CAD programs as a tool similar to how shapers use any other tool in their shaping bay.  The journey to learn how to use these programs is never ending but it takes years to be proficient.  This has resulted in many high-profile shapers not even designing their own files.  

The main point of these episodes is to help customers understand what is true and what is marketing spin.  If your shaper cannot explain what a design element contributes to the performance of a board, find another shaper.  

I hope you enjoy our chat...

Send us Fan Mail

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Last but not least, please be sure to subscribe and if you have the time to rate and review our podcast.

]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-19062236 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +1000 1912 32 full true Ep 31 - Shaper Interview with Nick Masarin - Microjet Surfboards Ep 31 - Shaper Interview with Nick Masarin - Microjet Surfboards In this episode I chat with Nick Masarin from Microjet Surfboards.  

Nick started shaping in the late 60's and experienced the shortboard revolution in the Sydney surf industry.  Surfboard design was changing so rapidly at the time that often no two boards were the same.  Numerous surfboard design ideas were potentially left on the shaping room floor.  I doubt he knew it but this would become the foundation for Nick's surfboard designs in the future.

Nick talks about his love for fast man-made creations, namely jet fighter airplanes.  Traditionally, a lot of surfboard shapers look to fish fins or follow George Greenough philosophies.  Nick didn't just stick his toe in on the jet airplane designs; he jumped in the deep end.

Microjet surfboard designs usually have a small wing alongside the side fins in the outline of the board.  Other strong design elements you may see are jet shaped tail outlines, jet like angular fins and various bottom contour designs.  Nick is not trying to make a 'NEW' design for the surfboard market and seems more interested in pursuing designs.

One of the biggest challenges Nick faces is his boards can be overwhelming for people.  He speaks about his desire for more high-level surfers to test his designs as well as making a couple of boards for Brad Gerlach.

The funniest part of our conversation is Nick is a self-proclaimed dumpster diver and loves turning discarded materials into something useful.  He explains how he sources a lot of his blanks from reject cuts, carbon fibre from dumpsters and slightly imperfect fibre glass cloth from industry reps.

Nick describes himself as 'not much of a talker' but he is a lot of fun to speak with, and I know his boards will inspire many ideas amongst surfboard shapers around the world.

I really hope you enjoy our chat...

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]]> In this episode I chat with Nick Masarin from Microjet Surfboards.  

Nick started shaping in the late 60's and experienced the shortboard revolution in the Sydney surf industry.  Surfboard design was changing so rapidly at the time that often no two boards were the same.  Numerous surfboard design ideas were potentially left on the shaping room floor.  I doubt he knew it but this would become the foundation for Nick's surfboard designs in the future.

Nick talks about his love for fast man-made creations, namely jet fighter airplanes.  Traditionally, a lot of surfboard shapers look to fish fins or follow George Greenough philosophies.  Nick didn't just stick his toe in on the jet airplane designs; he jumped in the deep end.

Microjet surfboard designs usually have a small wing alongside the side fins in the outline of the board.  Other strong design elements you may see are jet shaped tail outlines, jet like angular fins and various bottom contour designs.  Nick is not trying to make a 'NEW' design for the surfboard market and seems more interested in pursuing designs.

One of the biggest challenges Nick faces is his boards can be overwhelming for people.  He speaks about his desire for more high-level surfers to test his designs as well as making a couple of boards for Brad Gerlach.

The funniest part of our conversation is Nick is a self-proclaimed dumpster diver and loves turning discarded materials into something useful.  He explains how he sources a lot of his blanks from reject cuts, carbon fibre from dumpsters and slightly imperfect fibre glass cloth from industry reps.

Nick describes himself as 'not much of a talker' but he is a lot of fun to speak with, and I know his boards will inspire many ideas amongst surfboard shapers around the world.

I really hope you enjoy our chat...

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Last but not least, please be sure to subscribe and if you have the time to rate and review our podcast.

]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-18966538 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +1000 5225 31 full true Ep 30 - Outside The Bay with Dan Treloar from Grow Blanks Ep 30 - Outside The Bay with Dan Treloar from Grow Blanks In this episode I chat with Dan Treloar from Grow Blanks.  Grow blanks are made in Kenya, Africa from agave storks or poles, as Dan refers to them.  The internal fibrous material is strong, lightweight and a natural alternative to traditional surfboard cores.

Dan talks about the agave farm, situated between two national parks filled with beautiful native animals such as elephants, zebras and lions.  We talk about selecting the right agave poles in the field and sorting them into various densities to use for different blanks.  Dan explains the challenges of manufacturing in Kenya and the importance of building relationships with good suppliers. 

We discuss tips for shaping the agave blanks and more importantly, glassing the agave blanks.  Dan conducts his own testing on kite boards and also relies on feedback from shapers and glassers in the surfboard industry to create the best specification information sheet.  

In recent months, Grow blanks has worked with Gary McNeill to create some agave core boards for Dave Rastovich.  The feedback has been positive so far and Dan looks forward to working with this A-team of shaper/surfer in the future.

What started as a possibility only a few years ago has quickly grown into a reality.  Grow blanks are currently available in Europe and the United States, the first 40-foot container is about to land in Australia in a couple of months.

It was great to Dan on the podcast and proud to say it is the first podcast he has done.  I really hope you enjoy our chat...

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]]> In this episode I chat with Dan Treloar from Grow Blanks.  Grow blanks are made in Kenya, Africa from agave storks or poles, as Dan refers to them.  The internal fibrous material is strong, lightweight and a natural alternative to traditional surfboard cores.

Dan talks about the agave farm, situated between two national parks filled with beautiful native animals such as elephants, zebras and lions.  We talk about selecting the right agave poles in the field and sorting them into various densities to use for different blanks.  Dan explains the challenges of manufacturing in Kenya and the importance of building relationships with good suppliers. 

We discuss tips for shaping the agave blanks and more importantly, glassing the agave blanks.  Dan conducts his own testing on kite boards and also relies on feedback from shapers and glassers in the surfboard industry to create the best specification information sheet.  

In recent months, Grow blanks has worked with Gary McNeill to create some agave core boards for Dave Rastovich.  The feedback has been positive so far and Dan looks forward to working with this A-team of shaper/surfer in the future.

What started as a possibility only a few years ago has quickly grown into a reality.  Grow blanks are currently available in Europe and the United States, the first 40-foot container is about to land in Australia in a couple of months.

It was great to Dan on the podcast and proud to say it is the first podcast he has done.  I really hope you enjoy our chat...

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-18888559 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +1100 5804 30 full true Ep 29 - Surfboard Design Elements - Fin Placement and Fins Ep 29 - Surfboard Design Elements - Fin Placement and Fins In this episode, Luke Howarth from Howie shapes and I discuss fin placements and fins.  Fins can seem like a simple aspect of a board to some and extremely complex to others.  We both love fins and learning about them, but we are not fin experts.

 I would suggest many shapers have concentrated more on their designs over the last couple of decades since the introduction of fin systems.  The good old days of purchasing a board with the fins selected by the shaper to work best with the board would simply be glassed on.  There was no second purchase to enable the board to be surfed and there was no excessive lists of fins in catalogues.

For a while it seemed like the most important aspect of fins was their colour or the team rider associated with that fin.  I heard people describe fin companies as arrogant and greedy due to their lack of support for the majority of the surfboard industry, only looking to jump on 'HOT' selling brands to ensure their sales.

There is more to fins than that and so I sat down with Howie to chat all things fins.  From single fins to quad fins, where we place our fins on boards, what our experiences have been with different fin set ups.  We talk about what adjustment to fin cant or toe we have tried to try to improve a boards performance.

It was a great conversation, and I really hope everybody will get something out of it.  I cannot stress enough we do not claim to be fin experts and look forward to the feedback from the dust up community about wat they do with their fin placement and fins.

I hope you enjoy our chat about fins...

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]]> In this episode, Luke Howarth from Howie shapes and I discuss fin placements and fins.  Fins can seem like a simple aspect of a board to some and extremely complex to others.  We both love fins and learning about them, but we are not fin experts.

 I would suggest many shapers have concentrated more on their designs over the last couple of decades since the introduction of fin systems.  The good old days of purchasing a board with the fins selected by the shaper to work best with the board would simply be glassed on.  There was no second purchase to enable the board to be surfed and there was no excessive lists of fins in catalogues.

For a while it seemed like the most important aspect of fins was their colour or the team rider associated with that fin.  I heard people describe fin companies as arrogant and greedy due to their lack of support for the majority of the surfboard industry, only looking to jump on 'HOT' selling brands to ensure their sales.

There is more to fins than that and so I sat down with Howie to chat all things fins.  From single fins to quad fins, where we place our fins on boards, what our experiences have been with different fin set ups.  We talk about what adjustment to fin cant or toe we have tried to try to improve a boards performance.

It was a great conversation, and I really hope everybody will get something out of it.  I cannot stress enough we do not claim to be fin experts and look forward to the feedback from the dust up community about wat they do with their fin placement and fins.

I hope you enjoy our chat about fins...

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-18807169 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +1100 6914 29 full true Ep 28 - Outside The Bay with John from Sanded Australia Ep 28 - Outside The Bay with John from Sanded Australia In this episode I chat with John from Sanded Australia, a surfboard materials supplier on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia.

The beginning of John's relationship with the surfboard industry goes all the way back to when he was a young man making boards with his friends.  One of his friends was involved in building boats so that is where they sourced their materials - Expanded Poly Styrene (EPS) foam and epoxy resin.  

In the years to follow John pursued windsurfing and would become sponsored.  This allowed for him to work with his shaper/designer and have a good insight into how the windsurfing community was quick to embrace alternative materials and push the technology of the various constructions looking for an advantage.

Sanded started out from a shed in the backyard as John established himself, made important contacts and built stock.  He was able to sustain this for a few years but ultimately had to secure more space.  John speaks about the impact COVID period had on his business and the continual growth since.  Business has been so good he tells how he will have to look for a bigger warehouse in the next 12 months. 

The main driving force behind John's success is his open mindedness and willingness to try different things.  The collaborative work he has done with Colan Australia to develop Flax, Basalt and Pineapple cloth has set him apart from other suppliers.  Furthermore, John's honest appraisal of the products he tests has surfboard manufacturers at all levels paying attention.

John knows the value of good customer relations and many people I know speak highly of his customer service and quick delivery times.  Sanded ships products all over the world and we are lucky to have someone like John in our industry in Australia.  

I hope you enjoy our conversation

 


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]]> In this episode I chat with John from Sanded Australia, a surfboard materials supplier on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia.

The beginning of John's relationship with the surfboard industry goes all the way back to when he was a young man making boards with his friends.  One of his friends was involved in building boats so that is where they sourced their materials - Expanded Poly Styrene (EPS) foam and epoxy resin.  

In the years to follow John pursued windsurfing and would become sponsored.  This allowed for him to work with his shaper/designer and have a good insight into how the windsurfing community was quick to embrace alternative materials and push the technology of the various constructions looking for an advantage.

Sanded started out from a shed in the backyard as John established himself, made important contacts and built stock.  He was able to sustain this for a few years but ultimately had to secure more space.  John speaks about the impact COVID period had on his business and the continual growth since.  Business has been so good he tells how he will have to look for a bigger warehouse in the next 12 months. 

The main driving force behind John's success is his open mindedness and willingness to try different things.  The collaborative work he has done with Colan Australia to develop Flax, Basalt and Pineapple cloth has set him apart from other suppliers.  Furthermore, John's honest appraisal of the products he tests has surfboard manufacturers at all levels paying attention.

John knows the value of good customer relations and many people I know speak highly of his customer service and quick delivery times.  Sanded ships products all over the world and we are lucky to have someone like John in our industry in Australia.  

I hope you enjoy our conversation

 


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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-18708527 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1100 4217 28 full true Ep 27 - Shaper Interview with Beau Armstrong - Armstrong Surfboards Ep 27 - Shaper Interview with Beau Armstrong - Armstrong Surfboards In this episode I chat with Beau Armstrong from Armstrong Surfboards.

I was travelling home from Queensland when I stopped into the Bennett Surfboard showroom and was greeted by a young man behind the counter, Beau.  We chatted briefly and I discovered he made surfboards.  I told him I would check out his social media and headed off down the road.

As I drove the many hours back to Victoria, I thought a lot about how I observed the surfboard industry and wondered what draws younger people into the industry these days.  In my experience the surfboard is the same everywhere, however it also has its differences.

Beau is a young man in his mid-teens that was looking for a new challenge.  As he travelled home from a family holiday, Beau started researching surfboard shaping.  After many hours of watching YouTube clips and dissecting what information he could from the videos, he purchased a surfboard blank and proceeded to hack at it in his front yard.  Beau had been bitten by the surfboard bug and his journey had started.  

I was keen to hear how his journey into the surfboard industry was going, what attracted him to surfboards as well as what his future plans are.  It turns out Beau has been fortunate enough to meet great people in the Sydney surfboard industry, and they have provided him with an invaluable education.

I am really excited to kick off the year chatting with Beau as it represents fresh starts and big opportunities.  

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]]> In this episode I chat with Beau Armstrong from Armstrong Surfboards.

I was travelling home from Queensland when I stopped into the Bennett Surfboard showroom and was greeted by a young man behind the counter, Beau.  We chatted briefly and I discovered he made surfboards.  I told him I would check out his social media and headed off down the road.

As I drove the many hours back to Victoria, I thought a lot about how I observed the surfboard industry and wondered what draws younger people into the industry these days.  In my experience the surfboard is the same everywhere, however it also has its differences.

Beau is a young man in his mid-teens that was looking for a new challenge.  As he travelled home from a family holiday, Beau started researching surfboard shaping.  After many hours of watching YouTube clips and dissecting what information he could from the videos, he purchased a surfboard blank and proceeded to hack at it in his front yard.  Beau had been bitten by the surfboard bug and his journey had started.  

I was keen to hear how his journey into the surfboard industry was going, what attracted him to surfboards as well as what his future plans are.  It turns out Beau has been fortunate enough to meet great people in the Sydney surfboard industry, and they have provided him with an invaluable education.

I am really excited to kick off the year chatting with Beau as it represents fresh starts and big opportunities.  

I really hope you enjoy our conversation...

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-18525715 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +1100 3482 27 full true Ep 26 - Surfboard Design Elements - Foil / Flex Ep 26 - Surfboard Design Elements - Foil / Flex In this episode, Luke Howarth from Howie shapes and I discuss the subtleties of a surfboard foil or profile.  The distribution of foam in a surfboard is often overlooked but it can have a big impact on how your board performs.

We chat about the evolution of foil in a surfboard and how it relates to the different styles of boards.  I ask Luke about what he thinks of 'swing weight' which is a term commonly used in discussing bigger boards and explain why I prefer to focus on 'momentum'.

You cannot talk about surfboard foils without discussing the various deck designs available such as s decks, single concave and double concave decks as well as the Greg Webber 'Crinkle cut' design that melted social media.

Ultimately, we end up discussing flex and who we see as the shapers pushing the boundaries.  Flex is difficult to measure in a surfboard and how we want the board to flex for optimum performance changes for different waves.  Luke shares his experiences with stringerless EPS boards, his research and development process and how he applies carbon on them.

Surfboard foil is not talked about enough but hopefully our chat will stimulate some further discussion.

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]]> In this episode, Luke Howarth from Howie shapes and I discuss the subtleties of a surfboard foil or profile.  The distribution of foam in a surfboard is often overlooked but it can have a big impact on how your board performs.

We chat about the evolution of foil in a surfboard and how it relates to the different styles of boards.  I ask Luke about what he thinks of 'swing weight' which is a term commonly used in discussing bigger boards and explain why I prefer to focus on 'momentum'.

You cannot talk about surfboard foils without discussing the various deck designs available such as s decks, single concave and double concave decks as well as the Greg Webber 'Crinkle cut' design that melted social media.

Ultimately, we end up discussing flex and who we see as the shapers pushing the boundaries.  Flex is difficult to measure in a surfboard and how we want the board to flex for optimum performance changes for different waves.  Luke shares his experiences with stringerless EPS boards, his research and development process and how he applies carbon on them.

Surfboard foil is not talked about enough but hopefully our chat will stimulate some further discussion.

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-17680615 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000 4347 26 full true Ep 25 - Shaper Interview with Scott James - SJS Customs Ep 25 - Shaper Interview with Scott James - SJS Customs In this episode I chat with Scott James from SJS Custom.

Scott first appeared on my radar through social media.  The boards he was creating and the way he was presenting them really stood out amongst the many.

It piqued my interest.  I was keen to chat with Scott to hear more about his back story and it did not disappoint.  Scott grew up in the town of Dunedin on the very south coast of New Zealand.  He told me how he fell in love with the curves of a surfboard and sought out the local craftsman to learn.

Sourcing surfboard materials was difficult and the idea of making surfboards a career was more like a dream.  Scott pursued a trade and ignored his love for making surfboards for more than two decades.

Then... Scott made some big life changes, including moving to the Gold Coast of Australia.  The passion for making surfboards had become too much and he made it his career.  

I really enjoyed my conversation with Scott as he is a one-man operation and works hard to refine his craft.  His attention to detail and willingness to try different things or take risks is very familiar to me.

A sliding doors moment led Scott to find a solution to a design idea that had been formulating in his brain.  The way in which he could apply vee and various combinations of concave was now clear to him... the 'Scoop' bottom was created.

In addition to making custom surfboards for customers Scott also hosts people who wish to make their own surfboard or refine their surfboard making skills. 

Please note we did experience some minor internet difficulties, but I am sure you will still enjoy our chat.

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]]> In this episode I chat with Scott James from SJS Custom.

Scott first appeared on my radar through social media.  The boards he was creating and the way he was presenting them really stood out amongst the many.

It piqued my interest.  I was keen to chat with Scott to hear more about his back story and it did not disappoint.  Scott grew up in the town of Dunedin on the very south coast of New Zealand.  He told me how he fell in love with the curves of a surfboard and sought out the local craftsman to learn.

Sourcing surfboard materials was difficult and the idea of making surfboards a career was more like a dream.  Scott pursued a trade and ignored his love for making surfboards for more than two decades.

Then... Scott made some big life changes, including moving to the Gold Coast of Australia.  The passion for making surfboards had become too much and he made it his career.  

I really enjoyed my conversation with Scott as he is a one-man operation and works hard to refine his craft.  His attention to detail and willingness to try different things or take risks is very familiar to me.

A sliding doors moment led Scott to find a solution to a design idea that had been formulating in his brain.  The way in which he could apply vee and various combinations of concave was now clear to him... the 'Scoop' bottom was created.

In addition to making custom surfboards for customers Scott also hosts people who wish to make their own surfboard or refine their surfboard making skills. 

Please note we did experience some minor internet difficulties, but I am sure you will still enjoy our chat.

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-17623738 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +1000 7720 25 full true Ep 24 - Shaper Interview with Gary McNeill - Gary McNeill Concepts Ep 24 - Shaper Interview with Gary McNeill - Gary McNeill Concepts In this episode I catch up with Gary McNeill from Gary McNeill Concepts.

I first met Gary when I was working on the Gold Coast nearly 20 years ago.  From the very first meeting I found him to be friendly, dedicated, talented and a real individual pursuing his own path.

Gary grew up surfing competitively, but a few changes in life would motivate him to move from Wollongong to the Gold Coast.  He started working for Nev surfboards.  Soon after starting work, he was promoted to production manager at a time when Nev was one of the biggest surfboard brands in Australia.

In the years that followed, Gary would be poached by DHD and JS before deciding to focus on his own surfboard brand.  After a couple of decades surrounded by high performance surfboards, Gary wanted something different.  His first step was joining the Formula Energy surfboard family until he decided he wanted 100% control of his surfboards.

It took two years of research and development with the highly talented Dave Rastovich to establish his surfboard range.  It was during this time that Gary and Dave explored the Taurus channel, a design so good that Gary cannot believe more people are not doing them.  Gary continues to design without constraints and is always producing something new like the 'Frankenfish'.

Gary provides a bit of information from behind the scenes of STAB's - Electric Acid Surfboard Test, his journey with flax cloth as well as a few tips and tricks on how to use it best.

I hope you enjoy my chat with Gary McNeill.  

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]]> In this episode I catch up with Gary McNeill from Gary McNeill Concepts.

I first met Gary when I was working on the Gold Coast nearly 20 years ago.  From the very first meeting I found him to be friendly, dedicated, talented and a real individual pursuing his own path.

Gary grew up surfing competitively, but a few changes in life would motivate him to move from Wollongong to the Gold Coast.  He started working for Nev surfboards.  Soon after starting work, he was promoted to production manager at a time when Nev was one of the biggest surfboard brands in Australia.

In the years that followed, Gary would be poached by DHD and JS before deciding to focus on his own surfboard brand.  After a couple of decades surrounded by high performance surfboards, Gary wanted something different.  His first step was joining the Formula Energy surfboard family until he decided he wanted 100% control of his surfboards.

It took two years of research and development with the highly talented Dave Rastovich to establish his surfboard range.  It was during this time that Gary and Dave explored the Taurus channel, a design so good that Gary cannot believe more people are not doing them.  Gary continues to design without constraints and is always producing something new like the 'Frankenfish'.

Gary provides a bit of information from behind the scenes of STAB's - Electric Acid Surfboard Test, his journey with flax cloth as well as a few tips and tricks on how to use it best.

I hope you enjoy my chat with Gary McNeill.  

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-17454556 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +1000 5171 24 full true Ep 23 - Outside The Bay with Damien Cole from Varuna Surfboards Ep 23 - Outside The Bay with Damien Cole from Varuna Surfboards In this episode we catch up with Damien Cole, former CEO of Varuna surfboards.

The surfboard industry is a fickle beast; it owes nobody anything and we are regularly reminded of this.  Earlier this year Varuna surfboards closed its doors for the last time.  Varuna surfboards was a new type of wooden construction with a focus on reducing the environmental impact as well as improving the lives of Indonesians who had experienced large scale deforestation.

It was great to catch up with 'Damo' and discuss his colorful journey over the last several years.  You see, Damo was not your typical CEO that exists in a world of buzz words and networking soirees.  Damo is grass roots.

After embarking on a career in the mines, he pivoted into environmental science, which subsequently led to him putting his hand up as an independent candidate in the local state election.  If that was not taxing enough, he agreed to become an organiser in the 'Fight for the Bight' campaign - a movement against oil drilling exploration in the southern waters of Australia.

Damo experienced two severe brain injuries over the last few years.  He talks about going through some tough times and dark moments in his recovery.  His resilience is only matched by his intelligence, and I have nothing but respect for what he has achieved.  Unfortunately, the timing of his last head injury could not have come at a worst time and the realisation of how big a task Varuna was, had become clear... it was time to call it a day.

I really hope you enjoy our chat.

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]]> In this episode we catch up with Damien Cole, former CEO of Varuna surfboards.

The surfboard industry is a fickle beast; it owes nobody anything and we are regularly reminded of this.  Earlier this year Varuna surfboards closed its doors for the last time.  Varuna surfboards was a new type of wooden construction with a focus on reducing the environmental impact as well as improving the lives of Indonesians who had experienced large scale deforestation.

It was great to catch up with 'Damo' and discuss his colorful journey over the last several years.  You see, Damo was not your typical CEO that exists in a world of buzz words and networking soirees.  Damo is grass roots.

After embarking on a career in the mines, he pivoted into environmental science, which subsequently led to him putting his hand up as an independent candidate in the local state election.  If that was not taxing enough, he agreed to become an organiser in the 'Fight for the Bight' campaign - a movement against oil drilling exploration in the southern waters of Australia.

Damo experienced two severe brain injuries over the last few years.  He talks about going through some tough times and dark moments in his recovery.  His resilience is only matched by his intelligence, and I have nothing but respect for what he has achieved.  Unfortunately, the timing of his last head injury could not have come at a worst time and the realisation of how big a task Varuna was, had become clear... it was time to call it a day.

I really hope you enjoy our chat.

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-17375391 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000 7846 23 full true Ep 22 - Shaper Interview with Sergio Gomez - Gomez Surfboards Ep 22 - Shaper Interview with Sergio Gomez - Gomez Surfboards In this episode I chat with Sergio Gomez from Gomez surfboards.

Sergio grew up on the coast of Argentina.  The town was rather large, but surfing was considered counterculture and there were only two surf shops.  Sergio fell in love with surfing and on one occasion when his board was being repaired, he borrowed his friend's brother's board.

The board went amazing!  It was like no other board he had ever ridden, and he took up the challenge to find out why?  Sergio learnt how to shape, glass and sand surfboards and as a young adult began to travel.  He searched for the waves he had seen in the magazines and happily discovered it coincided with local surfboard industries.

Many years have passed, and many surfing destinations have been crossed off his list.  Sergio is currently residing on the west coast of Victoria and shapes all types of surfboards.  During our conversation Sergio talked about various construction types he has explored and his interest in the pursuit of more sustainable materials.

Speaking with Sergio, it's clear he is a very creative person and the decision to create a book about surfboard design is less surprising.  The result is over 300 pages of a rich photographic gallery with surfboard design presented in an easy way to understand.

The book is called ' Shape Shifter' and I would encourage you to grab a copy, you will not be disappointed.

I hope you enjoy my chat with Sergio Gomez.

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]]> In this episode I chat with Sergio Gomez from Gomez surfboards.

Sergio grew up on the coast of Argentina.  The town was rather large, but surfing was considered counterculture and there were only two surf shops.  Sergio fell in love with surfing and on one occasion when his board was being repaired, he borrowed his friend's brother's board.

The board went amazing!  It was like no other board he had ever ridden, and he took up the challenge to find out why?  Sergio learnt how to shape, glass and sand surfboards and as a young adult began to travel.  He searched for the waves he had seen in the magazines and happily discovered it coincided with local surfboard industries.

Many years have passed, and many surfing destinations have been crossed off his list.  Sergio is currently residing on the west coast of Victoria and shapes all types of surfboards.  During our conversation Sergio talked about various construction types he has explored and his interest in the pursuit of more sustainable materials.

Speaking with Sergio, it's clear he is a very creative person and the decision to create a book about surfboard design is less surprising.  The result is over 300 pages of a rich photographic gallery with surfboard design presented in an easy way to understand.

The book is called ' Shape Shifter' and I would encourage you to grab a copy, you will not be disappointed.

I hope you enjoy my chat with Sergio Gomez.

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-17257387 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +1000 5277 22 full true Ep 21 - Shaper Interview with Dylan Perese - DP Surfboards Ep 21 - Shaper Interview with Dylan Perese - DP Surfboards In this episode I chat with Dylan Perese from DP surfboards and inventor of the soon to be released 'Leashbar'.

Dylan caught the bug for shaping in his early teens and instantly knew this was what he wanted to do.  A couple of years later he left school to focus on surfboards and never looked back.

A member of a thriving surf community south of Sydney as well as an opportunity to work with Graham King was all he needed to establish himself a solid reputation for making great boards.  Speaking with Dylan it is clear he is very determined, meticulous and business savvy.

I caught up with Dylan after he recently consolidated his glassing factory and showroom to a new space in Bulli.  Any praise he receives for the quality of his boards is quickly shared with his team with whom he has great respect.

Dylan is also the creator of the soon to be released 'Leashbar'.  A new type of leg rope plug that allows the user to attach their leg rope to the board using the rail saver and eliminate the need for a string.  I predict this will be a game changer for the surfboard industry.

I hope you enjoy my chat with Dylan Perese.

 

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]]> In this episode I chat with Dylan Perese from DP surfboards and inventor of the soon to be released 'Leashbar'.

Dylan caught the bug for shaping in his early teens and instantly knew this was what he wanted to do.  A couple of years later he left school to focus on surfboards and never looked back.

A member of a thriving surf community south of Sydney as well as an opportunity to work with Graham King was all he needed to establish himself a solid reputation for making great boards.  Speaking with Dylan it is clear he is very determined, meticulous and business savvy.

I caught up with Dylan after he recently consolidated his glassing factory and showroom to a new space in Bulli.  Any praise he receives for the quality of his boards is quickly shared with his team with whom he has great respect.

Dylan is also the creator of the soon to be released 'Leashbar'.  A new type of leg rope plug that allows the user to attach their leg rope to the board using the rail saver and eliminate the need for a string.  I predict this will be a game changer for the surfboard industry.

I hope you enjoy my chat with Dylan Perese.

 

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-17218863 Sat, 24 May 2025 20:00:00 +1000 4868 21 full true Ep 20 - Outside The Bay with Daniel Hawes from Shapers Collective NZ Ep 20 - Outside The Bay with Daniel Hawes from Shapers Collective NZ In this episode, I chat with Daniel Hawes from Shapers Collective, New Zealand.

Howie and I recently discussed the feedback we received about the difficulties currently facing shapers around the world.  Shortly after hearing our chat, Daniel reached out to share a business model he is implementing. 

An Australian expat living in a town named Mangawhai, tucked right up in the north of New Zealand.  After establishing Small Kine Ding Repairs many years ago, it was uncommon for him to come across New Zealand shaped surfboards in his factory.  Daniel had crossed paths with many shapers in New Zealand and heard about many more. 

He explained to me how many of the local shapers are not supported by the surf shop boutiques and instead carve out a living doing custom orders.  Daniel was motivated and felt compelled to try and promote local shapers.  It wasn't long before he found himself evaluating space in his factory and deciding to build a retail space.

The new showroom would be named the Shapers Collective NZ and instead of the traditional surf shop business model, Daniel came up with the idea to charge a one-off fee for a rack space.  This fee would subsidize his rent, and the shaper could curate and manage the rack space.

His idea quickly expanded to include local manufacturers and owners of fins surfboard wax, board bag and more.  Daniel wanted to support as many local New Zealand surf industry businesses as he could.  His passion for surfing and pride in locally made is undeniable.

There are many twists and turns ahead for Daniel establishing Shapers Collective NZ but we certainly wish him all the best.

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]]> In this episode, I chat with Daniel Hawes from Shapers Collective, New Zealand.

Howie and I recently discussed the feedback we received about the difficulties currently facing shapers around the world.  Shortly after hearing our chat, Daniel reached out to share a business model he is implementing. 

An Australian expat living in a town named Mangawhai, tucked right up in the north of New Zealand.  After establishing Small Kine Ding Repairs many years ago, it was uncommon for him to come across New Zealand shaped surfboards in his factory.  Daniel had crossed paths with many shapers in New Zealand and heard about many more. 

He explained to me how many of the local shapers are not supported by the surf shop boutiques and instead carve out a living doing custom orders.  Daniel was motivated and felt compelled to try and promote local shapers.  It wasn't long before he found himself evaluating space in his factory and deciding to build a retail space.

The new showroom would be named the Shapers Collective NZ and instead of the traditional surf shop business model, Daniel came up with the idea to charge a one-off fee for a rack space.  This fee would subsidize his rent, and the shaper could curate and manage the rack space.

His idea quickly expanded to include local manufacturers and owners of fins surfboard wax, board bag and more.  Daniel wanted to support as many local New Zealand surf industry businesses as he could.  His passion for surfing and pride in locally made is undeniable.

There are many twists and turns ahead for Daniel establishing Shapers Collective NZ but we certainly wish him all the best.

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-17091618 Sat, 03 May 2025 21:00:00 +1000 3846 20 full true Ep 19 - Shaper Interview with Wayne Roach - Roach Approach Surfboards Ep 19 - Shaper Interview with Wayne Roach - Roach Approach Surfboards In this episode, I chat with Wayne Roach from Roach Approach surfboards.

Wayne's story is a classic tale about a boy that fell in love with surfing at a young age and developed a passion for surfboards.  Wayne or 'Roachy' as he is more commonly known, was a product of the bustling surf industry in Cronulla during the 70's and 80's.

Roachy worked under multiple brands including Jackson, Southern Comfort, and Force 9 before jetting around the world to shape.   An avid surfboard designer who played a big part in the creation of the four fin surfboard.  During this time Roachy was competing at a high level and would work with some of the great surfers in history.

 He finally established his own brand - Roach Approach in the 90's.  Roachy moved to Torquay in the early 2000's and it was there that he attained one of his greatest desires and win an Australian title.

Throughout our conversation Roachy was keen to point out the many people that have contributed to his rich and colourful life.  He is still enthusiastic about shaping boards and told me he is travelling to remote Indonesia this year for a surf trip.

Please note, I recorded this chat a year ago but unfortunately have been pressed for time.  At the time Bennet Foam had recently closed. 

I hope you enjoy my chat with Wanye Roach!

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]]> In this episode, I chat with Wayne Roach from Roach Approach surfboards.

Wayne's story is a classic tale about a boy that fell in love with surfing at a young age and developed a passion for surfboards.  Wayne or 'Roachy' as he is more commonly known, was a product of the bustling surf industry in Cronulla during the 70's and 80's.

Roachy worked under multiple brands including Jackson, Southern Comfort, and Force 9 before jetting around the world to shape.   An avid surfboard designer who played a big part in the creation of the four fin surfboard.  During this time Roachy was competing at a high level and would work with some of the great surfers in history.

 He finally established his own brand - Roach Approach in the 90's.  Roachy moved to Torquay in the early 2000's and it was there that he attained one of his greatest desires and win an Australian title.

Throughout our conversation Roachy was keen to point out the many people that have contributed to his rich and colourful life.  He is still enthusiastic about shaping boards and told me he is travelling to remote Indonesia this year for a surf trip.

Please note, I recorded this chat a year ago but unfortunately have been pressed for time.  At the time Bennet Foam had recently closed. 

I hope you enjoy my chat with Wanye Roach!

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-16922934 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +1000 9085 19 full true Ep 18 - Surfboard Design Elements - Rails Ep 18 - Surfboard Design Elements - Rails In this episode, Luke 'Howie' Howarth and I discuss the alluring and sexiest design aspect of a surfboard... Rails. 

Rails come in all shapes and sizes to best satisfy the shaper's accompanying design ideas.  The perfect rail is different for different styles of surfboards.  We discuss some of the shaper's rails that we like as well as what makes a bad rail in our opinion.

I throw a few different rail designs at Luke to get his ideas as well as give an insight into deck channels or ' love handles' and what I learnt from master craftsman = William 'Stretch' Riedel.

We did try to restrict the amount of jargon used when discussing rails but they are very personal and we rely on adjectives to try to paint a picture for listeners.

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]]> In this episode, Luke 'Howie' Howarth and I discuss the alluring and sexiest design aspect of a surfboard... Rails. 

Rails come in all shapes and sizes to best satisfy the shaper's accompanying design ideas.  The perfect rail is different for different styles of surfboards.  We discuss some of the shaper's rails that we like as well as what makes a bad rail in our opinion.

I throw a few different rail designs at Luke to get his ideas as well as give an insight into deck channels or ' love handles' and what I learnt from master craftsman = William 'Stretch' Riedel.

We did try to restrict the amount of jargon used when discussing rails but they are very personal and we rely on adjectives to try to paint a picture for listeners.

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-16855797 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +1100 3568 18 full true Ep 17 - Shaper Interview with Dan Thomson - TOMO Surfboards Ep 17 - Shaper Interview with Dan Thomson - TOMO Surfboards In this episode we speak with Dan Thomson from Tomo Surfboards.

Dan is arguably the most creative surfboard designer of the last 20 years.  The art of surfboard shaping and designing was handed down from his father, Mark Thomson.  Dan and his father would discuss all aspects of hydrodynamic theory to improve their understanding of real surfboard design.

In the mid 2000's Dan moved to America after a chance encounter that led to him riding a selection of 'fish' boards from some of the industry's best.  Around the same time Dan was thinking a lot about the 'Golden Rule' or Fibonacci sequence and how it could be applied it to his surfboard designs.  It wasn't long before this way of designing boards made complete sense to him and the idea of what surfboards may look like in the future became clear.

The result was a series of boards such as the Vanguard, Deathstar and Vader.  Dan's creativity over the next 10-15 years was some of the most prolific in surfboard history.  If you look at his various model in his range, nearly every board is unique with its own purpose.

When Dan teamed up with Firewire the racks in surf shops seemed to change overnight and looked very different with an array of plan shapes, rockers, concaves and channels.  I was really excited to speak with Dan as his unique board designs and creativity is an inspiration to me, as I am sure it is to others.    

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]]> In this episode we speak with Dan Thomson from Tomo Surfboards.

Dan is arguably the most creative surfboard designer of the last 20 years.  The art of surfboard shaping and designing was handed down from his father, Mark Thomson.  Dan and his father would discuss all aspects of hydrodynamic theory to improve their understanding of real surfboard design.

In the mid 2000's Dan moved to America after a chance encounter that led to him riding a selection of 'fish' boards from some of the industry's best.  Around the same time Dan was thinking a lot about the 'Golden Rule' or Fibonacci sequence and how it could be applied it to his surfboard designs.  It wasn't long before this way of designing boards made complete sense to him and the idea of what surfboards may look like in the future became clear.

The result was a series of boards such as the Vanguard, Deathstar and Vader.  Dan's creativity over the next 10-15 years was some of the most prolific in surfboard history.  If you look at his various model in his range, nearly every board is unique with its own purpose.

When Dan teamed up with Firewire the racks in surf shops seemed to change overnight and looked very different with an array of plan shapes, rockers, concaves and channels.  I was really excited to speak with Dan as his unique board designs and creativity is an inspiration to me, as I am sure it is to others.    

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-14952195 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +1000 5624 17 full true Ep 16 - Outside The Bay - Sam Griffiths Ep 16 - Outside The Bay - Sam Griffiths In this episode Christian and I talk to Sam Griffiths.

Sam is a passionate surfer who pursued a career in the surf industry.  He started his time in the industry at Rip Curl on the back of his love for surfboards and spent time developing their board program.

When the opportunity to be a team manager a Quiksilver presented itself, he jumped on it.  It was a great career choice for a person who is very personable and has a desire to help others succeed.  He held that role for many years before being promoted to a marketing manager role.  

Professional surfing has taken many twists and turns since the middle of 2023.  The value of professional surfing has been reevaluated and the value of professional surfers is also under the microscope.  Many surfers have had their contracts terminated or reduced.

This was a great insight into what aspiring surfers should focus on, the support major brands can supply and is 'Force de majeure' still a part of athlete's contracts post 'COVID'?.

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]]> In this episode Christian and I talk to Sam Griffiths.

Sam is a passionate surfer who pursued a career in the surf industry.  He started his time in the industry at Rip Curl on the back of his love for surfboards and spent time developing their board program.

When the opportunity to be a team manager a Quiksilver presented itself, he jumped on it.  It was a great career choice for a person who is very personable and has a desire to help others succeed.  He held that role for many years before being promoted to a marketing manager role.  

Professional surfing has taken many twists and turns since the middle of 2023.  The value of professional surfing has been reevaluated and the value of professional surfers is also under the microscope.  Many surfers have had their contracts terminated or reduced.

This was a great insight into what aspiring surfers should focus on, the support major brands can supply and is 'Force de majeure' still a part of athlete's contracts post 'COVID'?.

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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-14753726 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +1100 5191 16 full true Ep 15 - Shaper Interview with Nev Hyman - NEV Future Shapes Ep 15 - Shaper Interview with Nev Hyman - NEV Future Shapes After a long wait, The Dust Up is back for 2024!  We kick things off chatting with a truly fantastic shaper and designer - Nev Hyman.

Nev describes himself as a 'Ranga from Perth' in a jovial way, but the truth is he has been heavily involved in the development of surfboard design as well as pursuing future surfboard production methods.

Nev has always attracted the most talented surfers on his team as well as shaping for the best surfers in the world.  His passion for surfboard design in undeniable and there were plenty of challenges to overcome on his journey. 

An integral part of developing what the industry recognizes as shaping machines, a momentary participant in BASE as well as being responsible for the creation of Firewire Surfboards.

Nev has been shaping boards for over five decades and has loads of stories and experiences that he openly shares in our chat.  In recent times Nev is helping to set up the Burleigh Board Builders and implementing a new surfboard business model.


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]]> After a long wait, The Dust Up is back for 2024!  We kick things off chatting with a truly fantastic shaper and designer - Nev Hyman.

Nev describes himself as a 'Ranga from Perth' in a jovial way, but the truth is he has been heavily involved in the development of surfboard design as well as pursuing future surfboard production methods.

Nev has always attracted the most talented surfers on his team as well as shaping for the best surfers in the world.  His passion for surfboard design in undeniable and there were plenty of challenges to overcome on his journey. 

An integral part of developing what the industry recognizes as shaping machines, a momentary participant in BASE as well as being responsible for the creation of Firewire Surfboards.

Nev has been shaping boards for over five decades and has loads of stories and experiences that he openly shares in our chat.  In recent times Nev is helping to set up the Burleigh Board Builders and implementing a new surfboard business model.


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]]> Jimmy Slade Productions Buzzsprout-14704354 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +1100 8614 15 full true Ep 14 - Outside The Bay with Brad Gerlach from Wave Ki Ep 14 - Outside The Bay with Brad Gerlach from Wave Ki In this episode we explore Technique vs. Equipment with Brad Gerlach from Wave Ki.

Brad competed at the highest level and reached number one in the world.  His smooth Californian style did not all come naturally and with some advice from his Olympic diving father, they explored body dynamics in surfing. Fast forward a couple of decades, Brad has created Wave Ki to assist others improve their surfing.

We have all experienced riding boards that 'felt right' and improved our surfing as well as riding boards that 'felt wrong', like they were restricting our surfing.   Were we just having a bad day, a bad surf or is it the first step in understanding our equipment?

Surfing is a combination of waves, equipment, fitness and technique.

If you improve your technique, you can evaluate your equipment so much better and begin to identify exactly what surfboard design aspects work best for your surfing.  We all have different body shapes and fitness levels which dictate the dimensions of a surfboard, this is separate to the design.  

Our chat with Brad is accompanied by highly talented surfer, Kyuss King as well as Jack Walchesson from Surf Body Rebuild.  Kyuss recently started working with Brad to mount a campaign to compete on the world tour.  

Jack was a successful ice hockey player with a passion for surfing.   After a career in the high collision sport of ice hockey, Jack is sharing what he has learnt in his career as well as his studies in Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) and a Kinstretch Instructor.  Jack  specializes in helping surfers eliminate pain, tightness and stiffness in their joints.

Enjoy...  

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]]> In this episode we explore Technique vs. Equipment with Brad Gerlach from Wave Ki.

Brad competed at the highest level and reached number one in the world.  His smooth Californian style did not all come naturally and with some advice from his Olympic diving father, they explored body dynamics in surfing. Fast forward a couple of decades, Brad has created Wave Ki to assist others improve their surfing.

We have all experienced riding boards that 'felt right' and improved our surfing as well as riding boards that 'felt wrong', like they were restricting our surfing.   Were we just having a bad day, a bad surf or is it the first step in understanding our equipment?

Surfing is a combination of waves, equipment, fitness and technique.

If you improve your technique, you can evaluate your equipment so much better and begin to identify exactly what surfboard design aspects work best for your surfing.  We all have different body shapes and fitness levels which dictate the dimensions of a surfboard, this is separate to the design.  

Our chat with Brad is accompanied by highly talented surfer, Kyuss King as well as Jack Walchesson from Surf Body Rebuild.  Kyuss recently started working with Brad to mount a campaign to compete on the world tour.  

Jack was a successful ice hockey player with a passion for surfing.   After a career in the high collision sport of ice hockey, Jack is sharing what he has learnt in his career as well as his studies in Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) and a Kinstretch Instructor.  Jack  specializes in helping surfers eliminate pain, tightness and stiffness in their joints.

Enjoy...  

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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-13622856 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +1000 4400 14 full true Ep 13 - WSL - What Shit Luck for Gabriel Medina Ep 13 - WSL - What Shit Luck for Gabriel Medina In this quick episode Christian 'Priddo' Pritchett and I let John 'Robbo' Robertson out of the basement to hear what he has discovered about the WSL's final five for 2023.

Never mind the fact that they wont replace Ethan Ewing if he is injured, we explain how the system needs a slight tweak to ensure the world's best surfers can compete to the world title on finals day.  

This is the first year where this rule has disadvantaged a surfer, costing him even more then the world title but also a shot at a gold medal in the 2024 Olympics. 

 Have a listen and see what you think...


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]]> In this quick episode Christian 'Priddo' Pritchett and I let John 'Robbo' Robertson out of the basement to hear what he has discovered about the WSL's final five for 2023.

Never mind the fact that they wont replace Ethan Ewing if he is injured, we explain how the system needs a slight tweak to ensure the world's best surfers can compete to the world title on finals day.  

This is the first year where this rule has disadvantaged a surfer, costing him even more then the world title but also a shot at a gold medal in the 2024 Olympics. 

 Have a listen and see what you think...


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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-13433570 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +1000 1966 13 full true Ep 12 - Surfboard Design Elements - Bottom Contours Ep 12 - Surfboard Design Elements - Bottom Contours In this episode I welcome Luke 'Howie' Howarth to  discuss the all important surfboard design element - Bottom Contours.

The bottom contour of a surfboard can be described as either flat, convex or concave.  Its the detail within these three categories that determine a surfboards performance.  What is the best bottom contour for a shortboard, fish, midlength, or longboard?

Bottom contours are used to blend the centre line rocker to a shapers desired rail line rocker.  We discuss the various forms of vee bottom shapes, single and double concave bottom shapes as well as channels and other various popular bottom contour designs.

I chat about when I discovered the Isochronous curve theory and how it changed the way I look at the efficiency of my concaves.  Howie explains the importance of keeping the bottom contours smooth and emphasizes how some designs are great car park talking points.

There is so much to discuss when it comes to the bottom contours of a surfboard but we do our best to give a brief explanation and as always encourage surfers to start a conversation with a shaper.

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]]> In this episode I welcome Luke 'Howie' Howarth to  discuss the all important surfboard design element - Bottom Contours.

The bottom contour of a surfboard can be described as either flat, convex or concave.  Its the detail within these three categories that determine a surfboards performance.  What is the best bottom contour for a shortboard, fish, midlength, or longboard?

Bottom contours are used to blend the centre line rocker to a shapers desired rail line rocker.  We discuss the various forms of vee bottom shapes, single and double concave bottom shapes as well as channels and other various popular bottom contour designs.

I chat about when I discovered the Isochronous curve theory and how it changed the way I look at the efficiency of my concaves.  Howie explains the importance of keeping the bottom contours smooth and emphasizes how some designs are great car park talking points.

There is so much to discuss when it comes to the bottom contours of a surfboard but we do our best to give a brief explanation and as always encourage surfers to start a conversation with a shaper.

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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-13396435 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +1000 4126 12 full true Ep 11 - Manufacturer's Cup Update Ep 11 - Manufacturer's Cup Update In this episode we discuss the Rip Curl Bells Beach Pro, Margaret River Pro and the Surf Ranch Pro.

After a classic intro from Bodhi, we chat about some behind the scenes adventures during the Bells competition.  Unfortunately, the waves didn't turn up but that doesn't mean there wasn't a lot to talk about. (Time 0:1:30)

The next stop on tour was the West Australia Margaret River Pro and the tour finally got some quality waves.  Much to Christian disgust, they didn't take the competition to the box but it was great to see some great performances from the world's best surfers. (Time 1:32:00)

Lastly, we extract the good parts from the Surf Ranch Pro amid all the controversy from the Brazillians.  There were definitely improvements with the pool competition this year but is it sustainable ? (Time 2:16:00)

During our recaps we discuss 4 channels, surfboard glassing and weight, surfboards trends we have noticed as well as the all important Manufacturer's Cup results.

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]]> In this episode we discuss the Rip Curl Bells Beach Pro, Margaret River Pro and the Surf Ranch Pro.

After a classic intro from Bodhi, we chat about some behind the scenes adventures during the Bells competition.  Unfortunately, the waves didn't turn up but that doesn't mean there wasn't a lot to talk about. (Time 0:1:30)

The next stop on tour was the West Australia Margaret River Pro and the tour finally got some quality waves.  Much to Christian disgust, they didn't take the competition to the box but it was great to see some great performances from the world's best surfers. (Time 1:32:00)

Lastly, we extract the good parts from the Surf Ranch Pro amid all the controversy from the Brazillians.  There were definitely improvements with the pool competition this year but is it sustainable ? (Time 2:16:00)

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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-13266963 Sat, 22 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +1000 11190 11 full true Ep 10 - Shaper Interview with Luke Howarth - Howie Shapes Ep 10 - Shaper Interview with Luke Howarth - Howie Shapes It's been a little while since we put out a shaper interview and with good reason.  There has been some restructuring happening with The Dust Up  and before we welcome Luke Howarth to the team, we wanted to take an opportunity for him to introduce himself to the listeners.

Luke was introduced to the ocean at Avalon on the northern beaches of Sydney when he was only 2 years old.  He built a long and healthy relationship with surfing that would eventually see him compete at a high level and gift him the chance to start shaping boards.  A regular visitor to Japan over the years to shape with his mentor Kazumi Nakamura of CHP surfboards.

Luke enjoys working with surfers of all types on their equipment as well as their surfing.  His focus is on quality NOT quantity and has no desire to have large production.  I have immense respect for Luke's surfboards, design knowledge as well as his shaping machine expertise.  We are absolutely honoured that Luke is keen to share everything with the listeners.


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]]> It's been a little while since we put out a shaper interview and with good reason.  There has been some restructuring happening with The Dust Up  and before we welcome Luke Howarth to the team, we wanted to take an opportunity for him to introduce himself to the listeners.

Luke was introduced to the ocean at Avalon on the northern beaches of Sydney when he was only 2 years old.  He built a long and healthy relationship with surfing that would eventually see him compete at a high level and gift him the chance to start shaping boards.  A regular visitor to Japan over the years to shape with his mentor Kazumi Nakamura of CHP surfboards.

Luke enjoys working with surfers of all types on their equipment as well as their surfing.  His focus is on quality NOT quantity and has no desire to have large production.  I have immense respect for Luke's surfboards, design knowledge as well as his shaping machine expertise.  We are absolutely honoured that Luke is keen to share everything with the listeners.


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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-12965781 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +1000 4571 10 full true Ep 9 - Manufacturers Cup Update Ep 9 - Manufacturers Cup Update In this episode we look back on the first three WSL competitions including the Billabong Pipeline Pro, Hurley Pro Sunset Beach and MEO pro Portugal.

We introduce a new member to The Dust Up family, Christian 'Priddo' Pritchett is a lover of competitive surfing, shres the head judging role at Surfing Vic and long time travel partner searching for waves.

We break down the results from each comp as well as introduce a new 'Points Per Surfer' ranking system which doesn't discriminate based on the number of team riders per shaper.

We share some insights and celebrate the craftsmen making the world's best surfers boards.

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]]> In this episode we look back on the first three WSL competitions including the Billabong Pipeline Pro, Hurley Pro Sunset Beach and MEO pro Portugal.

We introduce a new member to The Dust Up family, Christian 'Priddo' Pritchett is a lover of competitive surfing, shres the head judging role at Surfing Vic and long time travel partner searching for waves.

We break down the results from each comp as well as introduce a new 'Points Per Surfer' ranking system which doesn't discriminate based on the number of team riders per shaper.

We share some insights and celebrate the craftsmen making the world's best surfers boards.

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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-12519884 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +1100 3673 9 full true Ep 8 - Shaper Interview with Adam Baldwin - Reclaim Surf Ep 8 - Shaper Interview with Adam Baldwin - Reclaim Surf In this episode we speak with Adam Baldwin of Reclaim Surf.

Adam is based on the Sunshine coast, Australia and very passionate about sustainable surfboards.  In the beginning, he would recycle dis-guarded building materials and other items to create all types of surf craft.

A  health scare prompted him to re evaluate what his priorities are he chose to take time out from his full time teaching career and dive deeper into his passion for building surfboards.

The boards he makes are heavily focused on a more environmentally friendly option with minimum use of toxic chemicals.  Many shapers specialise in the sculpture of various foams but Adam is taking a different path, using  EPS foam cores, paulownia veneers and cork.

The surfboard myth we tackle in this episode is ECO surfboards and some of the 'Green washing' in the surfboard market.  We also discuss the framework created by Sustainable Surf and what improvements we think they could introduce to their program.

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]]> In this episode we speak with Adam Baldwin of Reclaim Surf.

Adam is based on the Sunshine coast, Australia and very passionate about sustainable surfboards.  In the beginning, he would recycle dis-guarded building materials and other items to create all types of surf craft.

A  health scare prompted him to re evaluate what his priorities are he chose to take time out from his full time teaching career and dive deeper into his passion for building surfboards.

The boards he makes are heavily focused on a more environmentally friendly option with minimum use of toxic chemicals.  Many shapers specialise in the sculpture of various foams but Adam is taking a different path, using  EPS foam cores, paulownia veneers and cork.

The surfboard myth we tackle in this episode is ECO surfboards and some of the 'Green washing' in the surfboard market.  We also discuss the framework created by Sustainable Surf and what improvements we think they could introduce to their program.

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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-12122066 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +1100 7452 8 full true Ep 7 - The Manufacturer's Cup Ep 7 - The Manufacturer's Cup In 2023, The Dust Up Podcast is launching the first ever Manufacturer's Cup in surfing.

We aim to celebrate the surfboard craftsmen shaping boards for the world's elite surfers.  Each event we will attribute points to the shaper based on the success their team rider has,  for example 17th place = 0 points and 1st place = 12 points.  These point will be accrued throughout the year and the shaper with the most point at the end of the year will be deemed the winner!

In addition we will breakdown as many statistics about equipment as we can find.  The most success full region of shapers, the most successful team rider per shaper and lots more.

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]]> In 2023, The Dust Up Podcast is launching the first ever Manufacturer's Cup in surfing.

We aim to celebrate the surfboard craftsmen shaping boards for the world's elite surfers.  Each event we will attribute points to the shaper based on the success their team rider has,  for example 17th place = 0 points and 1st place = 12 points.  These point will be accrued throughout the year and the shaper with the most point at the end of the year will be deemed the winner!

In addition we will breakdown as many statistics about equipment as we can find.  The most success full region of shapers, the most successful team rider per shaper and lots more.

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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-12052143 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +1100 2632 7 full true Ep 6 - 2022 Year In Review Ep 6 - 2022 Year In Review Robbo and I look back at the highs and lows of 2022.

We chat about the STAB Electric Acid Test, new board design from Jim Banks, our choice for best new surfboard model from a big brand, as well as Firewire's decision to use Futures fin plugs exclusively.  We also look at FCS vs. Futures and which system is more likely to win a competition.

We discuss the best and worst moments of the 2022 WSL season, choose our best and worst events, WSL finals day, best shaper/surfer combination, as well as the WSL's decision to ban boards from post interviews.

We launch 'The Dust Up Manufacturer's Cup' for 2023!

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]]> Robbo and I look back at the highs and lows of 2022.

We chat about the STAB Electric Acid Test, new board design from Jim Banks, our choice for best new surfboard model from a big brand, as well as Firewire's decision to use Futures fin plugs exclusively.  We also look at FCS vs. Futures and which system is more likely to win a competition.

We discuss the best and worst moments of the 2022 WSL season, choose our best and worst events, WSL finals day, best shaper/surfer combination, as well as the WSL's decision to ban boards from post interviews.

We launch 'The Dust Up Manufacturer's Cup' for 2023!

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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-11958117 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +1100 5347 6 full true Ep 5 - Outside The Bay with Tim Just from Fluid Performance Ep 5 - Outside The Bay with Tim Just from Fluid Performance In this episode we chat to Tim Just from Fluid Performance about junior development and Grom boards.  Tim is based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia and has worked with some of the top juniors including Reef Hazelwood, Keely Andrew and Isabella Nichols to name a few.

We wanted to chat about what makes a good Grom board, what to look for if the board is under performing as well as a few tips for groms.

Tim is just back from a trip to the Maldives where he had the pleasure of judging the Momentum crew of the 90's including Ross Williams, Taylor Knox, Shane Dorian, Robe Machado and Kelly Slater.  It was not your usual surfing competition and he shares some of what he witnessed in the water.

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]]> In this episode we chat to Tim Just from Fluid Performance about junior development and Grom boards.  Tim is based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia and has worked with some of the top juniors including Reef Hazelwood, Keely Andrew and Isabella Nichols to name a few.

We wanted to chat about what makes a good Grom board, what to look for if the board is under performing as well as a few tips for groms.

Tim is just back from a trip to the Maldives where he had the pleasure of judging the Momentum crew of the 90's including Ross Williams, Taylor Knox, Shane Dorian, Robe Machado and Kelly Slater.  It was not your usual surfing competition and he shares some of what he witnessed in the water.

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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-11464898 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +1100 6679 5 full true Ep 4 - Surfboard Design Elements - Rocker Ep 4 - Surfboard Design Elements - Rocker In this episode Robbo and I discuss the most important surfboard design element - Rocker.  A surfboards rocker will determine how the board goes above all other elements.  We discuss establishing rockers from hand shaping blanks as well as some tips for converting your rockers into a CAD program.  Its no surprise legendary designer Greg Webber is a major part of out discussions as well as identifying a few rocker trends in modern day short boards.

There is so much we could talk about when it comes to rocker but here is just a small sample.  The big question is,  Where is Dusty?
 

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]]> In this episode Robbo and I discuss the most important surfboard design element - Rocker.  A surfboards rocker will determine how the board goes above all other elements.  We discuss establishing rockers from hand shaping blanks as well as some tips for converting your rockers into a CAD program.  Its no surprise legendary designer Greg Webber is a major part of out discussions as well as identifying a few rocker trends in modern day short boards.

There is so much we could talk about when it comes to rocker but here is just a small sample.  The big question is,  Where is Dusty?
 

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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-11234910 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +1000 3748 4 full true Ep 3 - Shaper interview with Chris Garrett - Phantom Surfboards Ep 3 - Shaper interview with Chris Garrett - Phantom Surfboards In this episode we speak with master craftsman Chris Garrett of Phantom surfboards. 

 Chris is a self-taught shaper that was happy to make all the mistakes and forge his own path.  The Phantom brand experienced a rapid rise to the top with many of the best surfers ordering boards.  In the end the stress of running such a large business took its toll and he walked away.

Team riders such as Dave Rastovich and Nick Wallace allowed Chris to experiment with his designs so they always looked different.  If you didn't recognize the boards for their designs, you definitely wouldn't miss his trademark artwork.

The surfboard myth we tackle on this episode is surfboard reviews on YouTube.  Are you getting the right advice from the right people or are you just a form of currency?

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]]> In this episode we speak with master craftsman Chris Garrett of Phantom surfboards. 

 Chris is a self-taught shaper that was happy to make all the mistakes and forge his own path.  The Phantom brand experienced a rapid rise to the top with many of the best surfers ordering boards.  In the end the stress of running such a large business took its toll and he walked away.

Team riders such as Dave Rastovich and Nick Wallace allowed Chris to experiment with his designs so they always looked different.  If you didn't recognize the boards for their designs, you definitely wouldn't miss his trademark artwork.

The surfboard myth we tackle on this episode is surfboard reviews on YouTube.  Are you getting the right advice from the right people or are you just a form of currency?

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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-11121803 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +1000 8517 3 full true Ep 2 - Surfboard Design Elements - Planshapes Ep 2 - Surfboard Design Elements - Planshapes In this episode we kick off our surfboard design element conversations starting with - Planshapes.  Robbo and I talk about creating planshapes as well as some of the different planshape designs such as wings or flyers, side cuts and asymmetrical.  We discuss our observations about what is currently under the feet of the world tour surfers.  Last but not least, we tracked down shaper extraordinaire - Dusty Kochenbols to talk about the highs of shaping. 

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]]> In this episode we kick off our surfboard design element conversations starting with - Planshapes.  Robbo and I talk about creating planshapes as well as some of the different planshape designs such as wings or flyers, side cuts and asymmetrical.  We discuss our observations about what is currently under the feet of the world tour surfers.  Last but not least, we tracked down shaper extraordinaire - Dusty Kochenbols to talk about the highs of shaping. 

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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-10948129 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +1000 4004 2 full true Ep 1 - Shaper Interview with Stuart Darcy - Darcy Surfboards Ep 1 - Shaper Interview with Stuart Darcy - Darcy Surfboards Speed Defies Gravity
We chat to master craftsman Stuart D'arcy about how he started shaping surfboards, what it was like shaping for world champions and the rise of hand shaping in the next generation.  We discuss the importance of working with the right shaper to improve your surfing and never accept anything less than the best quality materials.

We introduce a segment called 'Surfboard Myths' and discuss the validity or abuse of the fourth dimension... Volume.

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]]> Speed Defies Gravity
We chat to master craftsman Stuart D'arcy about how he started shaping surfboards, what it was like shaping for world champions and the rise of hand shaping in the next generation.  We discuss the importance of working with the right shaper to improve your surfing and never accept anything less than the best quality materials.

We introduce a segment called 'Surfboard Myths' and discuss the validity or abuse of the fourth dimension... Volume.

Hope you enjoy!

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]]> The Dust Up Podcast Buzzsprout-10855351 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +1000 7448 1 full true