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CONGRATULATIONS to 1-DA Team Rider @tombutland for taking the win 🥇 in the Open Mens division of the O’Neill Kaikōura Coldwater Classic 2023 in the chilly South Island waters. A great effort also by 1-DA Team Rider @jrodnz with two very close 2nd places 🥈🥈… in the Open Mens by just 0.59 and in the Over 30s by just 0.23!
After 3 solid results in the SISA-South Island Surfing Association 2023 circuit at Dunedin, Christchurch and Kaikoura, JROD claimed the 2023 Open Mens Champion Title!!! 🏆
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TOMMY and JROD both choose to ride THE ELITE model.
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Jun 12

CONGRATULATIONS to 1-DA Team Rider @tombutland for taking the win 🥇 in the Open Mens division of the O’Neill Kaikōura Coldwater Classic 2023 in the chilly South Island waters. A great effort also by 1-DA Team Rider @jrodnz with two very close 2nd places 🥈🥈… in the Open Mens by just 0.59 and in the Over 30s by just 0.23!
After 3 solid results in the SISA-South Island Surfing Association 2023 circuit at Dunedin, Christchurch and Kaikoura, JROD claimed the 2023 Open Mens Champion Title!!! 🏆
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TOMMY and JROD both choose to ride THE ELITE model.
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Congratulations to 1-DA Team Rider @jrodnz for taking the 🥇 in the Over 30 Mens and 🥈 in the Open Mens of the @exitsurf Men’s Canterbury Championships in Christchurch 👏👏👏
Again, JRod posted the highest wave score in every round in the Over 30 Mens, and repeated that in the Open Mens too save for the final 🔥💪
As he heads into the 5th event of 2023 for the Backdoor Pro in Raglan, JRod currently sits at #2 on the 2023 @surfingnz Open Series rankings.
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May 4

Congratulations to 1-DA Team Rider @jrodnz for taking the 🥇 in the Over 30 Mens and 🥈 in the Open Mens of the @exitsurf Men’s Canterbury Championships in Christchurch 👏👏👏
Again, JRod posted the highest wave score in every round in the Over 30 Mens, and repeated that in the Open Mens too save for the final 🔥💪
As he heads into the 5th event of 2023 for the Backdoor Pro in Raglan, JRod currently sits at #2 on the 2023 @surfingnz Open Series rankings.
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
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Congratulations 1-DA Team Rider @jrodnz for taking 🥇 in the 40+ Mens and 🥈 in the Open Mens at the 2023 Te Kaika South Island Championships in Dunedin 👏👏👏
JRod scored the highest wave score in every round in the 40+ Mens, including a 9.0 in the quarterfinals 💪
Yeeooowwwww!
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May 2

Congratulations 1-DA Team Rider @jrodnz for taking 🥇 in the 40+ Mens and 🥈 in the Open Mens at the 2023 Te Kaika South Island Championships in Dunedin 👏👏👏
JRod scored the highest wave score in every round in the 40+ Mens, including a 9.0 in the quarterfinals 💪
Yeeooowwwww!
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CONGRATULATIONS former World Surf League professional @clairebevo being crowned the Open Women’s Champion at the 2023 Surf Masters WA State Championships! 🏆
This new mum was on fire on her ELITE in the epic conditions held at Big Rock near Gracetown, WA.
📸 @surfing_wa / @Justin.majeks
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Mar 30

CONGRATULATIONS former World Surf League professional @clairebevo being crowned the Open Women’s Champion at the 2023 Surf Masters WA State Championships! 🏆
This new mum was on fire on her ELITE in the epic conditions held at Big Rock near Gracetown, WA.
📸 @surfing_wa / @Justin.majeks
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The fate of eight!🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
CONGRATULATIONS 1-DA Team Rider @jrodnz securing his 8th title at the prestigious 2023 @wbbrc Memorial Cup (formerly the Growcott Memorial), as well his 8th title at the 2023 Opunake Championships. 👏🔥💪
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
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Mar 13

The fate of eight!🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
CONGRATULATIONS 1-DA Team Rider @jrodnz securing his 8th title at the prestigious 2023 @wbbrc Memorial Cup (formerly the Growcott Memorial), as well his 8th title at the 2023 Opunake Championships. 👏🔥💪
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
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CONGRATULATIONS to all the #Team1DA and #1DAwarriors who competed at the recent NZ Nationals. Some fantastic results and personal bests amongst these results:
@jrodnz … 🏆 National Over 30 Champion (his 4th National Title in this division)! As well as 🥈2nd in the Over 40 Men, 🥉3rd in the Over 35 Men and Quarterfinalist in the Open Mens division.
@sorenbucka12 … 🥈 2nd in the Under 16 Boys division. Soren also competed in the Open Mens division.
@tashgouldsbury … Just turned 18 recently and came 🥉 3rd in both the Open Women and Open Women Longboard divisions!
@mandy_gouldsbury … Finalist in the U18 Girls Longboard division and quarterfinalist in the Open Women Longboard division. Great effort given still recovering from surgery.
@tombutland … Semifinalist in the Open Men division.
@nickdunne_ … Semifinalist in the Over 40 Men division. Nick also competed in the Over 45 Men division.
@brenthutchieson … Quafterfinalist in the Over 45 Men division.
@dr_cpalmer … Quafterfinalist in the Over 30 Men division. Cory also competed in the Open Mens division.
Amongst the boards being ridden were THE ELITE and MASS DESTRUCTION in PU and 1-DA Epoxy construction.
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
📸 @norrie.montgomery
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Jan 19

CONGRATULATIONS to all the #Team1DA and #1DAwarriors who competed at the recent NZ Nationals. Some fantastic results and personal bests amongst these results:
@jrodnz … 🏆 National Over 30 Champion (his 4th National Title in this division)! As well as 🥈2nd in the Over 40 Men, 🥉3rd in the Over 35 Men and Quarterfinalist in the Open Mens division.
@sorenbucka12 … 🥈 2nd in the Under 16 Boys division. Soren also competed in the Open Mens division.
@tashgouldsbury … Just turned 18 recently and came 🥉 3rd in both the Open Women and Open Women Longboard divisions!
@mandy_gouldsbury … Finalist in the U18 Girls Longboard division and quarterfinalist in the Open Women Longboard division. Great effort given still recovering from surgery.
@tombutland … Semifinalist in the Open Men division.
@nickdunne_ … Semifinalist in the Over 40 Men division. Nick also competed in the Over 45 Men division.
@brenthutchieson … Quafterfinalist in the Over 45 Men division.
@dr_cpalmer … Quafterfinalist in the Over 30 Men division. Cory also competed in the Open Mens division.
Amongst the boards being ridden were THE ELITE and MASS DESTRUCTION in PU and 1-DA Epoxy construction.
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
📸 @norrie.montgomery
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CONGRATULATIONS @jrodnz … National Over 30s Champion!
After 7 runner up finishes at Piha since 2009, he finally got his 7th National Title. And his 4th National Title in the Over 30s Men Division.
JRod was riding his ELITE in standard PU construction.
Surfing 📸 by @norrie.montgomery
Chaired up the beach 📸 by @brigitte.luke.3
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Jan 17

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CONGRATULATIONS @jrodnz … National Over 30s Champion!
After 7 runner up finishes at Piha since 2009, he finally got his 7th National Title. And his 4th National Title in the Over 30s Men Division.
JRod was riding his ELITE in standard PU construction.
Surfing 📸 by @norrie.montgomery
Chaired up the beach 📸 by @brigitte.luke.3
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Craig had to say yesterday about his son’s new MASS DESTRUCTION:
“I bought a 5`4` Mass Destruction for my 12 year old a few months ago. Since, his surfing has improved and its obvious this board is everything he will need moving forward. I`m already planning to just buy the next size up when he grows out of this one.
Great board made by friendly, knowledgable, skilled people. Thankyou Gav and Nikki.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Craig did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Nov 29

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Craig had to say yesterday about his son’s new MASS DESTRUCTION:
“I bought a 5`4` Mass Destruction for my 12 year old a few months ago. Since, his surfing has improved and its obvious this board is everything he will need moving forward. I`m already planning to just buy the next size up when he grows out of this one.
Great board made by friendly, knowledgable, skilled people. Thankyou Gav and Nikki.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Craig did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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A 1-DAful year for 1-DA Team Rider @tashgouldsbury as the wins keep rolling in. This time taking out 3 TITLES at the 2022 Aotearoa Maori Surfing Titles ... 🏆Under 18 Girls (including scoring the highest single wave score of the division), 🏆Open Womens and 🏆Open Womens Longboarding.
Well done Tash! 👏👏👏
Tash rides the MASS DESTRUCTION in 1-DA Epoxy Construction and THE MISTRESS.
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Nov 5

A 1-DAful year for 1-DA Team Rider @tashgouldsbury as the wins keep rolling in. This time taking out 3 TITLES at the 2022 Aotearoa Maori Surfing Titles ... 🏆Under 18 Girls (including scoring the highest single wave score of the division), 🏆Open Womens and 🏆Open Womens Longboarding.
Well done Tash! 👏👏👏
Tash rides the MASS DESTRUCTION in 1-DA Epoxy Construction and THE MISTRESS.
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
📸 #1 @rkr_pics_n_vids
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Another🏆 for the showroom for 1-DA Team Rider @tashgouldsbury, taking out the U18 Girls division of the 2022 NZ Grom Series after her 2nd place finish at the 2022 NZ National Scholastics Surfing Championships.
Well done Tash 👏
Tash rides the MASS DESTRUCTION in 1-DA epoxy technology.
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
📸 @nzsurfingmag
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Oct 27

Another🏆 for the showroom for 1-DA Team Rider @tashgouldsbury, taking out the U18 Girls division of the 2022 NZ Grom Series after her 2nd place finish at the 2022 NZ National Scholastics Surfing Championships.
Well done Tash 👏
Tash rides the MASS DESTRUCTION in 1-DA epoxy technology.
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📸 @nzsurfingmag
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Reposted from @_jax_james Thanks @eloueraboardriders for a sick year 🤙🏽✌🏻
Congratulations to @harlan.tanko and @jessesteen10 for coming🥈and🥉
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Oct 23

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Reposted from @_jax_james Thanks @eloueraboardriders for a sick year 🤙🏽✌🏻
Congratulations to @harlan.tanko and @jessesteen10 for coming🥈and🥉
#weareteamcarve #carveitup #10 #cronulla
👏👏👏🔥🏆 1-DA Team Rider @tashgouldsbury
Reposted from @tashgouldsbury Stoked to take the win in the U18 @oneillnz Taranaki Grom Comp. Was good to have a contest at home in front of my family and friends. On to a massive week ahead with scholastics hopefully a few more waves on the way.
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Oct 11

👏👏👏🔥🏆 1-DA Team Rider @tashgouldsbury
Reposted from @tashgouldsbury Stoked to take the win in the U18 @oneillnz Taranaki Grom Comp. Was good to have a contest at home in front of my family and friends. On to a massive week ahead with scholastics hopefully a few more waves on the way.
@insidetaranaki first 3 photos
@nzsurfingmag last photo
@1_da_shapes @seventhwavenz @beachstreetnz @coastal_chiropractic_taranaki @noxenponcho @thehori @fivepercentbrands @npsurfriders @surfersfuel @smoothstar__newzealand
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HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to @freyaprumm taking her first major win at the @surfingaus Australian Titles 2022 on her ELITE 5’9 x 18 5/8 x 2 1/4 in standard PU construction. Freya was crowned Open Women Australian Shortboard Champion.
📸 @surfingaus
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Aug 11

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to @freyaprumm taking her first major win at the @surfingaus Australian Titles 2022 on her ELITE 5’9 x 18 5/8 x 2 1/4 in standard PU construction. Freya was crowned Open Women Australian Shortboard Champion.
📸 @surfingaus
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CONGRATULATIONS to 1-DA Team Rider @tashgouldsbury taking the win in the Under 20 Womens division at the Backdoor King and Queen of the Point comp. Tash was also a finalist in the Open Womens division.
A solid effort also by fellow 1-DA Team rider @jrodnz in the Open Mens division, finding himself up against QS surfer and event winner @billystairmand in all of his heats yet still making it to the Semi Finals.
And a shout out to @sorenbucka12 for his semi finals finish in the Under 16 Boys on his 1-DA board too.
👏👏👏
📸 @surfingnz / @coryscottimagery / @nzsurfingmag
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz. And with a new order being put together for more 1-DA’s, now is your time to order a custom 1-DA Shapes surfboard delivered to your favourite NZ surf shop.
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Jul 27

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CONGRATULATIONS to 1-DA Team Rider @tashgouldsbury taking the win in the Under 20 Womens division at the Backdoor King and Queen of the Point comp. Tash was also a finalist in the Open Womens division.
A solid effort also by fellow 1-DA Team rider @jrodnz in the Open Mens division, finding himself up against QS surfer and event winner @billystairmand in all of his heats yet still making it to the Semi Finals.
And a shout out to @sorenbucka12 for his semi finals finish in the Under 16 Boys on his 1-DA board too.
👏👏👏
📸 @surfingnz / @coryscottimagery / @nzsurfingmag
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz. And with a new order being put together for more 1-DA’s, now is your time to order a custom 1-DA Shapes surfboard delivered to your favourite NZ surf shop.
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Congratulations to our youngest team rider @_jax_james taking the win at the Sutherland Shire Regional Junior Titles 2022 in the Under 14 Boys division.
Yeah Jax! 👏💪🔥
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Apr 29

Congratulations to our youngest team rider @_jax_james taking the win at the Sutherland Shire Regional Junior Titles 2022 in the Under 14 Boys division.
Yeah Jax! 👏💪🔥
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Oliver had to say about his 2 new custom ELITE surfboards:
“I have surfed for 25yrs or so, during that time I would have had 50 or more boards, including at least 15 or so custom’s. I can truly say without a doubt the entire process at 1-DA is exceptional and 2nd to none. From the unbelievable communication with making the original booking and throughout the process, through to Gav’s genuine love of making boards I cant recommend them high enough. I have had a fair few surfs on my new boards now and they are inline with the entire 1-DA experience – that is exceptional! You have a customer for life with me!”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Oliver did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Aug 22

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Oliver had to say about his 2 new custom ELITE surfboards:
“I have surfed for 25yrs or so, during that time I would have had 50 or more boards, including at least 15 or so custom’s. I can truly say without a doubt the entire process at 1-DA is exceptional and 2nd to none. From the unbelievable communication with making the original booking and throughout the process, through to Gav’s genuine love of making boards I cant recommend them high enough. I have had a fair few surfs on my new boards now and they are inline with the entire 1-DA experience – that is exceptional! You have a customer for life with me!”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Oliver did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Van’s mum had to say about Van`s new CUB grom surfboard:
“Thanks so much Gav and the team at 1-DA. Gav made my son’s first custom board and we couldn`t be happier. Gav understood exactly what we were after and his knowledge with grom boards is next level. The communication was outstanding and we would highly recommend. Thanks legends.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Jul 18

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Van’s mum had to say about Van`s new CUB grom surfboard:
“Thanks so much Gav and the team at 1-DA. Gav made my son’s first custom board and we couldn`t be happier. Gav understood exactly what we were after and his knowledge with grom boards is next level. The communication was outstanding and we would highly recommend. Thanks legends.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Jai’s Dad had to say about Jai’s new CUB grom board:
“Thanks for everything 1DA!! From the initial consult with Gav through to the pickup day, everything was seamless. Nikki`s communication throughout the process was top quality. Jai`s surfing has gone to another level having the CUB under his feet and the spray job was awesome. The look on his face when we picked it up was priceless. Do yourself a favour and contact Gav and Nikki for your next board, you won`t regret it.”
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Jul 11

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Jai’s Dad had to say about Jai’s new CUB grom board:
“Thanks for everything 1DA!! From the initial consult with Gav through to the pickup day, everything was seamless. Nikki`s communication throughout the process was top quality. Jai`s surfing has gone to another level having the CUB under his feet and the spray job was awesome. The look on his face when we picked it up was priceless. Do yourself a favour and contact Gav and Nikki for your next board, you won`t regret it.”
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Chris had to say about his new custom CHEATER 6’ 1” x 22” x 3” 44.69L:
“My Cheater is the first hybrid board I’ve had shaped for me, and to say I love it is an understatement! The extra volume and distribution of the volume in the right places makes this board amazing in all conditions. It’s my go-to on any point break and despite the extra volume has awesome manoeuvrability so I can use it on any beachside as well. Super stoked as usual with Gav’s expertise and shaping the perfect board for me.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simple do what Chris did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Jul 3

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Chris had to say about his new custom CHEATER 6’ 1” x 22” x 3” 44.69L:
“My Cheater is the first hybrid board I’ve had shaped for me, and to say I love it is an understatement! The extra volume and distribution of the volume in the right places makes this board amazing in all conditions. It’s my go-to on any point break and despite the extra volume has awesome manoeuvrability so I can use it on any beachside as well. Super stoked as usual with Gav’s expertise and shaping the perfect board for me.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simple do what Chris did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Jai’s Dad had to say about Jai’s new CUB grom board:
“Thanks for everything 1DA!! From the initial consult with Gav through to the pickup day, everything was seamless. Nikki`s communication throughout the process was top quality. Jai`s surfing has gone to another level having the CUB under his feet and the spray job was awesome. The look on his face when we picked it up was priceless. Do yourself a favour and contact Gav and Nikki for your next board, you won`t regret it.” Kyle
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Jun 14

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Jai’s Dad had to say about Jai’s new CUB grom board:
“Thanks for everything 1DA!! From the initial consult with Gav through to the pickup day, everything was seamless. Nikki`s communication throughout the process was top quality. Jai`s surfing has gone to another level having the CUB under his feet and the spray job was awesome. The look on his face when we picked it up was priceless. Do yourself a favour and contact Gav and Nikki for your next board, you won`t regret it.” Kyle
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Kymani had to say about his new MASS DESTRUCTION:
“I wanted to get a new 1-DA board because my friends were riding them. I wanted to have more speed. My new board is great. I feel like I have more power and flow in my surfing now. Its so much easier to paddle into the waves too. I would say to other people to get a 1-DA.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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May 26

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Kymani had to say about his new MASS DESTRUCTION:
“I wanted to get a new 1-DA board because my friends were riding them. I wanted to have more speed. My new board is great. I feel like I have more power and flow in my surfing now. Its so much easier to paddle into the waves too. I would say to other people to get a 1-DA.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Rick had to say about his ELITE in 1-DA epoxy technology:
“My 6’0” 1-DA Elite in epoxy technology is the only board I’ve been riding since I got it about 6 months ago. Goes well in all waves from barrels to the beaches and points. I chose your business because it’s fast becoming the board of choice in Taranaki, with some of the top local surfers riding them so had to try one for myself and loved it after feeling it out. The boards I have (I have 3 1-DA’s in the quiver now) are going really well and I like how Gavin is available to discuss options and make adjustments to the boards to suit my surfing. I will definitely be sticking to the 1-DA’s going forward. I like that I know I can just grab that 1 board, head to the beach and it’s going to perform.”
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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May 18

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Rick had to say about his ELITE in 1-DA epoxy technology:
“My 6’0” 1-DA Elite in epoxy technology is the only board I’ve been riding since I got it about 6 months ago. Goes well in all waves from barrels to the beaches and points. I chose your business because it’s fast becoming the board of choice in Taranaki, with some of the top local surfers riding them so had to try one for myself and loved it after feeling it out. The boards I have (I have 3 1-DA’s in the quiver now) are going really well and I like how Gavin is available to discuss options and make adjustments to the boards to suit my surfing. I will definitely be sticking to the 1-DA’s going forward. I like that I know I can just grab that 1 board, head to the beach and it’s going to perform.”
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Nasser had to say about his new custom HYPO 5’ 6 ½” x 20 ½” x 2 ¾” 35.5L wood stringer EPS blank with epoxy glassing:
“A message to all the surfers and surfing communities. My name is Nasser. This review is an honest one with no bollocking! I’ve came across Nikki and Gav through a friend of mine who recommended these guys to shape a board for me that I’ve had since being back living in Australia. So the board was sent up to Gavin and the instructions were can you copy this? He said yes. Well well without knowing me or seeing me he delivered a bloody cracker of a board which I was blown away!!! Guys, do yourself a favour, contact this husband and wife team and bloody order a board and support this small family business. 💯 you won’t go anywhere else.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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May 1

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Nasser had to say about his new custom HYPO 5’ 6 ½” x 20 ½” x 2 ¾” 35.5L wood stringer EPS blank with epoxy glassing:
“A message to all the surfers and surfing communities. My name is Nasser. This review is an honest one with no bollocking! I’ve came across Nikki and Gav through a friend of mine who recommended these guys to shape a board for me that I’ve had since being back living in Australia. So the board was sent up to Gavin and the instructions were can you copy this? He said yes. Well well without knowing me or seeing me he delivered a bloody cracker of a board which I was blown away!!! Guys, do yourself a favour, contact this husband and wife team and bloody order a board and support this small family business. 💯 you won’t go anywhere else.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Flavio had to say about his new custom MULTI 5’ 10” x 19 3/8” x 2 7/16” 28.3L with custom @inlayzaus
“Perfect!! This board is exactly what I need 👏👏 Thanks again Gav for all the tips!! 👊🏿😎 ”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Flavio did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Apr 5

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Flavio had to say about his new custom MULTI 5’ 10” x 19 3/8” x 2 7/16” 28.3L with custom @inlayzaus
“Perfect!! This board is exactly what I need 👏👏 Thanks again Gav for all the tips!! 👊🏿😎 ”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Flavio did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Glenn had to say about his new KNEEBOARD in 1-DA epoxy technology:
“Best kneeboard I`ve ridden! Unique blend of bottom concaves allows speed and great manoeuvrability right in the pocket, where you want to be. Drives off the bottom hard with nice release out of the lip. Very controllable coming down in the white water in close-out sections. Surfed it as a quad which I feel suits the board, with stiff solid fibreglass fins. They balance the flex from the EPS construction and help the board maintain speed in and out of turns. Will be ordering a step up for Indo next year. Thanks heaps Gavin and Nikki, fantastic service!”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Glenn did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Mar 7

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Glenn had to say about his new KNEEBOARD in 1-DA epoxy technology:
“Best kneeboard I`ve ridden! Unique blend of bottom concaves allows speed and great manoeuvrability right in the pocket, where you want to be. Drives off the bottom hard with nice release out of the lip. Very controllable coming down in the white water in close-out sections. Surfed it as a quad which I feel suits the board, with stiff solid fibreglass fins. They balance the flex from the EPS construction and help the board maintain speed in and out of turns. Will be ordering a step up for Indo next year. Thanks heaps Gavin and Nikki, fantastic service!”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Glenn did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Warren had to say about his new SEMI GUN:
“Thanks Gavin, I’ve tried it a few times now and it rides like a dream, goes exactly where I want it to go, no skipping out or me having to change my foot position to get the rail over. It’s like a Ferrari compared to my other boards. Very happy.”
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Do what Warren did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Jan 27

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Warren had to say about his new SEMI GUN:
“Thanks Gavin, I’ve tried it a few times now and it rides like a dream, goes exactly where I want it to go, no skipping out or me having to change my foot position to get the rail over. It’s like a Ferrari compared to my other boards. Very happy.”
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Do what Warren did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Craig had to say yesterday about his son’s new MASS DESTRUCTION:
“I bought a 5`4` Mass Destruction for my 12 year old a few months ago. Since, his surfing has improved and its obvious this board is everything he will need moving forward. I`m already planning to just buy the next size up when he grows out of this one.
Great board made by friendly, knowledgable, skilled people. Thankyou Gav and Nikki.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Craig did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Nov 29

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Craig had to say yesterday about his son’s new MASS DESTRUCTION:
“I bought a 5`4` Mass Destruction for my 12 year old a few months ago. Since, his surfing has improved and its obvious this board is everything he will need moving forward. I`m already planning to just buy the next size up when he grows out of this one.
Great board made by friendly, knowledgable, skilled people. Thankyou Gav and Nikki.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Craig did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what @pottsyblake had to say about his new GUN:
“I sat down with Gav and placed a custom order for a 7.6 Gun. Every time I get a board off Gav and Nikki (1-DA) it reignites my passion and froth for surfing again. It’s so much fun in small waves and it goes off in anything overhead. Just a sick board. Nailed it again, so stoked, absolute legends.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Pottsy did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Nov 26

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what @pottsyblake had to say about his new GUN:
“I sat down with Gav and placed a custom order for a 7.6 Gun. Every time I get a board off Gav and Nikki (1-DA) it reignites my passion and froth for surfing again. It’s so much fun in small waves and it goes off in anything overhead. Just a sick board. Nailed it again, so stoked, absolute legends.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Pottsy did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what BEN had to say about his new FISH:
“I got a 5’9” FISH for my birthday and I love it. Before I got my new board, I was struggling to catch waves and turning once I got on them or having enough speed to avoid the break. But after getting my Fish, I’m catching more waves than what I know what to do with! And I’ve got the speed and buoyancy to move around better than ever. I’m so stoked about my new board.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Ben did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Nov 16

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what BEN had to say about his new FISH:
“I got a 5’9” FISH for my birthday and I love it. Before I got my new board, I was struggling to catch waves and turning once I got on them or having enough speed to avoid the break. But after getting my Fish, I’m catching more waves than what I know what to do with! And I’ve got the speed and buoyancy to move around better than ever. I’m so stoked about my new board.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Ben did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Chris had to say about his new BIG J:
“Absolutely love my Big J - it gives me the turning ability and extra rocker I need while not sacrificing size and volume. Literally the perfect board for me. Gav is such a legend and luckily he`s my neighbour and even goes to the trouble of watching me surf so he can shape me a better board. Can`t say enough about how amazing 1-DA boards are.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Jun 27

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Chris had to say about his new BIG J:
“Absolutely love my Big J - it gives me the turning ability and extra rocker I need while not sacrificing size and volume. Literally the perfect board for me. Gav is such a legend and luckily he`s my neighbour and even goes to the trouble of watching me surf so he can shape me a better board. Can`t say enough about how amazing 1-DA boards are.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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