custom surf and wake surfboards since 1989
located in St. Augustine Florida
Shape your own Surfboard
with David Farina
step by step Instruction
How to Shape your own surfboard
Shaping your own board can be challenging and confusing, rockers, measurements, foiling and fin placements to name a few can be overwhelming but working with me step by step we can create a board you will love for years to come.
Full use of Tools and Shaping room
We will utilize professional tools in a design specific shaping room.
Shaping Packages
Traditional Hand shaping
CNC Shaping
DIY Kits Available
What to expect
Shaping and surfing a board that you will create is an experience like no other. You will not only physically shape your board but learn about the science and engineering that goes into this amazing craft. Safety equipment is provided but wear old clothes that can get dusty and bring a hair tie for long hair styles.
Your resource for shaping your own board
The relationships I have established over the past 35+ years will give you access to top quality supplies and industry craftsmen, from state of the art cnc facilities to airbrush artists and glassers, all teaming up to help you create a board that you will enjoy for years to come.
Design Lab Instruction
"modern CAD design method"
A computer file will be created based upon the board you want to shape, it will then be sent for precision cutting then returned to the warehouse where you and I will step into the shaping bay to fine shape your board. The CAD shaping is a 2 1/2 hour session.
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Hand Shaping Instruction
"Traditional method"
Shaping surfboards was started by the Ancient Hawaiians over 2,000 years ago. It is a combination of art, math and engineering all of which come together to produce a craft for our enjoyment. 2 separate 2 1/2 hour sessions are reserved so that we can create your board step by step
Glassing Options
If its a gloss and polish finish you want, or unique resin tints, mahogany keel fins or any combination for the board YOU shaped we can do that! Prices vary but your imagination is the only limit.
Custom Artwork
Would like to have your shape professionally airbrushed? How about a custom graphic or fabric inlay? Want to take the finished board home and color it yourself? All options are available so don't hesitate to ask.