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LogeiaLad

QLD

95 posts

LogeiaLad

QLD, 95 posts

3 Sep 2013 8:59pm

Have read many threads as to how we should be supporting Australian industries. Therefore, as I am in the process of looking for a new SUP what recommendations are there for manufacturers - especially in the Gold Coast area?

thePup

13831 posts

thePup

13831 posts

3 Sep 2013 7:18pm

could try DC (Dale Chapman) good bloke

Kieranr

NSW

526 posts

Kieranr

NSW, 526 posts

3 Sep 2013 9:21pm

X2 for Dale. Well worth a chat as he'll have heaps of advice too.

Sailhack

VIC

5000 posts

Sailhack

VIC, 5000 posts

3 Sep 2013 9:40pm

Very happy with my 'stonker' shaped by Eiji in Torquay, although a long way from where you are. I've also had the pleasure recently of trying to tame a 'Rod Hocker' 8'8" custom swallowtail...I can honestly say that the board turns on less than a dime.

Sailhack

VIC

5000 posts

Sailhack

VIC, 5000 posts

3 Sep 2013 10:22pm

^^^ Red thumbs? Sorry, I thought the author was after some info on shapers, isn't Rod Hocker from up that way? I may be mistaken... either way, the board (on loan to me) is a very nice shape and turns well.

petedorries

QLD

700 posts

petedorries

QLD, 700 posts

3 Sep 2013 11:38pm

The two biggest are Dale Chapman and
Adrian Birse at JM Boards at Currumbin

oldsup

QLD

87 posts

oldsup

QLD, 87 posts

4 Sep 2013 7:29am

Another thumbs up for Dale Chapman DC boards
Great boards and very easy to deal with

paul.j

QLD

3382 posts

paul.j

QLD, 3382 posts

4 Sep 2013 9:45am

On the Gold Coast you have
DC
Deep
JM
All great guys and all super help full and all do different boards so best thing to do is go and check them out.

Leroy13

VIC

1174 posts

Leroy13

VIC, 1174 posts

4 Sep 2013 10:23am

I'd say Mr Jackson knows what he's taliking about,

but if you can travel a little, I heard Tully St John (Laguna Bay) can shape a bit, he is on the Sunshine Coast. There is also a guy down in Coffs that shapes magnificent wooden SUPs. I'm pretty sure his Avatar name is woodandwater. Quite competetive pricing considering the medium.

jaydub1973

QLD

156 posts

jaydub1973

QLD, 156 posts

4 Sep 2013 10:38am

Dan MacDonald of DMS if your after one for surfing

paul.j

QLD

3382 posts

paul.j

QLD, 3382 posts

4 Sep 2013 10:45am

What is it you want made surfing or Racing? as that will also help as some do more surfing and some Racing SUP's and some both.

husq2100

QLD

2031 posts

husq2100

QLD, 2031 posts

4 Sep 2013 11:33am

Another thumbs up for Simon @ Deep Oceanboards. They are located at Burleigh, working in with Dolphin Surfcraft. Simon and his crew actually glass for a lot of other SUP shapers. Their glassing is second to none.

TheGoodDr

216 posts

TheGoodDr

SA, 216 posts

4 Sep 2013 6:45pm

^^^^agree with husq. Simon has a very impressive setup at Dolphin and you can see what your finished board will look like before the process starts!

LogeiaLad

QLD

95 posts

LogeiaLad

QLD, 95 posts

4 Sep 2013 9:00pm

Thanks for all the replies. Certainly gives me a few contacts. Should have stated in the original post that it was a SUP for surfing (about 9 ft) that I was interested in. Aioni

TWs

98 posts

TWs

SA, 98 posts

4 Sep 2013 9:06pm

Ben Wallbridge in Adelaide, awesome board builder, listens to your ideas & always delivers.

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