The Dust Up
Jimmy Slade Productions
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.
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Shaper Interview with Wayne Roach
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04/06/25 • 151 min
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.
I hope you enjoy my chat with Wanye Roach!
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WSL - What Shit Luck for Gabriel Medina
The Dust Up
08/19/23 • 32 min
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 injured, we explain how the system needs a slight tweak to ensure the world's best surfers can compete to the world title on finals day.
This is the first year where this rule has disadvantaged a surfer, costing him even more then the world title but also a shot at a gold medal in the 2024 Olympics.
Have a listen and see what you think...
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Surfboard Design Elements - Planshapes
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07/12/22 • 66 min
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 - Dusty Kochenbols to talk about the highs of shaping.
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10/09/22 • 111 min
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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Shaper Interview with Dan Thomson
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04/25/24 • 93 min
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. Dan and his father would discuss all aspects of hydrodynamic theory to improve their understanding of real surfboard design.
In the mid 2000's Dan moved to America after a chance encounter that led to him riding a selection of 'fish' boards from some of the industry's best. Around the same time Dan was thinking a lot about the 'Golden Rule' or Fibonacci sequence and how it could be applied it to his surfboard designs. It wasn't long before this way of designing boards made complete sense to him and the idea of what surfboards may look like in the future became clear.
The result was a series of boards such as the Vanguard, Deathstar and Vader. Dan's creativity over the next 10-15 years was some of the most prolific in surfboard history. If you look at his various model in his range, nearly every board is unique with its own purpose.
When Dan teamed up with Firewire the racks in surf shops seemed to change overnight and looked very different with an array of plan shapes, rockers, concaves and channels. I was really excited to speak with Dan as his unique board designs and creativity is an inspiration to me, as I am sure it is to others.
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09/19/23 • 73 min
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 from his Olympic diving father, they explored body dynamics in surfing. Fast forward a couple of decades, Brad has created Wave Ki to assist others improve their surfing.
We have all experienced riding boards that 'felt right' and improved our surfing as well as riding boards that 'felt wrong', like they were restricting our surfing. Were we just having a bad day, a bad surf or is it the first step in understanding our equipment?
Surfing is a combination of waves, equipment, fitness and technique.
If you improve your technique, you can evaluate your equipment so much better and begin to identify exactly what surfboard design aspects work best for your surfing. We all have different body shapes and fitness levels which dictate the dimensions of a surfboard, this is separate to the design.
Our chat with Brad is accompanied by highly talented surfer, Kyuss King as well as Jack Walchesson from Surf Body Rebuild. Kyuss recently started working with Brad to mount a campaign to compete on the world tour.
Jack was a successful ice hockey player with a passion for surfing. After a career in the high collision sport of ice hockey, Jack is sharing what he has learnt in his career as well as his studies in Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) and a Kinstretch Instructor. Jack specializes in helping surfers eliminate pain, tightness and stiffness in their joints.
Enjoy...
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Outside The Bay - Sam Griffiths
The Dust Up
03/24/24 • 86 min
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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Shaper Interview with Nev Hyman
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03/17/24 • 143 min
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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Surfboard Design Elements - Bottom Contours
The Dust Up
08/13/23 • 68 min
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 within these three categories that determine a surfboards performance. What is the best bottom contour for a shortboard, fish, midlength, or longboard?
Bottom contours are used to blend the centre line rocker to a shapers desired rail line rocker. We discuss the various forms of vee bottom shapes, single and double concave bottom shapes as well as channels and other various popular bottom contour designs.
I chat about when I discovered the Isochronous curve theory and how it changed the way I look at the efficiency of my concaves. Howie explains the importance of keeping the bottom contours smooth and emphasizes how some designs are great car park talking points.
There is so much to discuss when it comes to the bottom contours of a surfboard but we do our best to give a brief explanation and as always encourage surfers to start a conversation with a shaper.
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Manufacturer's Cup Update
The Dust Up
07/22/23 • 186 min
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 waves didn't turn up but that doesn't mean there wasn't a lot to talk about. (Time 0:1:30)
The next stop on tour was the West Australia Margaret River Pro and the tour finally got some quality waves. Much to Christian disgust, they didn't take the competition to the box but it was great to see some great performances from the world's best surfers. (Time 1:32:00)
Lastly, we extract the good parts from the Surf Ranch Pro amid all the controversy from the Brazillians. There were definitely improvements with the pool competition this year but is it sustainable ? (Time 2:16:00)
During our recaps we discuss 4 channels, surfboard glassing and weight, surfboards trends we have noticed as well as the all important Manufacturer's Cup results.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Dust Up have?
The Dust Up currently has 19 episodes available.
What topics does The Dust Up cover?
The podcast is about Surfing, Ocean, Design, Artists, Podcasts, Sports, Foam and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on The Dust Up?
The episode title 'Shaper Interview with Dan Thomson' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Dust Up?
The average episode length on The Dust Up is 95 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Dust Up released?
Episodes of The Dust Up are typically released every 31 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of The Dust Up?
The first episode of The Dust Up was released on Jun 26, 2022.
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