The Dust Up
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.
Episodes
33 episodes
Ep 33 - Surfboard Myths - 'Litres' are not the answer with Matt Hurworth from 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 ...
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...
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 t...
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 tra...
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 ...
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 w...
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...
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 cha...
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 inte...
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 re...
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 d...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 mo...
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...
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.&nb...
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 deve...
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 heavil...
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...
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 i...
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 with...
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 ...
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...