The Dust Up

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.

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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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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.

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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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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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