We are old school, often to our own detriment but we believe in handmade, custom made, one on one customer relationships, quality, taking our time and surfing when we want to..!! All this when our industry is moving towards a mass produced, quick buck mentality. The art of shaping surfboards comes from many years experience in the shaping bay with a planer in hand, listening and learning from your mentors, making mistakes, shaping for World Champions and all types of surfers from every corner of the globe. I suppose you get what you pay for.

Situated in the heart of surf central (Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast), and surrounded by big names such as Billabong & Ripcurl, Dale Chapman Surf Designs is currently designing and manufacturing custom Australian made surfboards. Shortboards, Fishes, Executives, Mini-mals, Mals, Carbon Flex and Stand Up Paddleboards. Up to date advances in technology and an ongoing push for innovation, design and quality have ensured that the customer is provided with the best possible product on the market today. With a large variety of different fin systems, and finishes, and using the finest materials available, our boards are unique and totally custom made.

Dick Van Straalen trading as 'Classic Waterman' is now producing limited hand shape surfboards only.

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