The Dust Up

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...

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 car...

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...

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 WS...

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 fe...

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 identify...

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 Ras...

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...

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...