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1-DA WHAT'S HOT?
THE MULTI
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1-DA WINNERS
1-DA Team Rider @tombutland putting the MULTI through its paces, as it was designed to do.
Tommy also won the Biggest Manoeuvre winner at the In Bloom Surf Festival on this model 🚀🏆🤙
📹 @kalani.watts
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Jul 20
1-DA Team Rider @tombutland does it again🥇
This time surfing for the Oakura Boardriders Club, Tommy claimed the win in the Open Mens division of the @southislandsurfingassociation Canterbury Men’s Champs event. 👏🔥
Not only did he post the highest single wave score of 8.63 in the division, he also posted the highest heat score of 16.9 in the division, both offered up in the final to really cement his place as a powerhouse surfer.
Tommy chooses to ride the ELITE model.
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
📸 @photocpl
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May 5
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to 1-DA Team Rider @tombutland being crowned 🤴 at the 2026 @backdoor_nz King & Queen of the Point at Manu Bay, Raglan.
Having battled through a field of 112 surfers in the Open Men’s division, then to be in a close final with a storm closing in fast, Tommy showcased his talent in true Tommy style with his massive carves. 🔥💪
This win secures his Wild Card position for the upcoming @wsl Corona Cera New Zealand Pro starting 15 May. 👏👏👏
Tommy chooses to ride the ELITE model. 1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
📸 @photocpl
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Apr 27
The 1-DA boys doing us proud, with some stunning performances at the @wbbrc_ Shimmering Waters King of the Coast series.
From Puniho to Paora to Tuiraho, the competition was fierce.
With over 30 surfers showcasing their talent, we’re proud to say it was 1-DA Team Rider @tombutland posting both the highest heat score of the series with 19.17 and a Perfect 10 both during event #2. 👏🙌
But it was fellow 1-DA Team Rider @jrodnz with his consistent results across all 3 events to finish almost 300 points clear of the field who was the overall winner and, for another year running, crowned King of the Coast. 👑 🏆
Well done to all the 1-DA crew who competed 👏👏👏
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
📸@logan_yandle
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Mar 10
1-DA dominated the finals again at the Carve 2025 Super 8 Series at Fitzroy Beach, this time at Event #3 with the top 3 finalists all riding 1-DA.
With just 0.13 points separating the top 2, it was 1-DA team rider @tombutland who again took the win, closely followed by fellow 1-DA team rider @jrodnz, and 14yo 1-DA warrior @koa_gillespie123 claiming 3rd.
Another super strong performance. Well done! 👏🔥💪
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
📸 Andy Dodson
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Nov 6
Last month we saw 1-DA dominate the finals in the wild weather during Event #2 of the Carve 2025 Super 8 Series at Fitzroy Beach, with 3 out of the 4 finalists all riding 1-DA.
At the end of the final, it was 1-DA team rider @tombutland who took the win, closely followed by fellow 1-DA team rider @jrodnz and 1-DA warrior @koa_gillespie123 at just 14yo claiming 4th.
Tommy scored equal 2nd highest single wave score (shared with fellow 1-DA rider Chip) with a 9 pointer in the final. He also scored the highest total wave score of the event too, posting a 15.83 in the final. What a spectacular way to come back from injury!
Super strong effort by all. Well done! 👏🔥💪
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
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Oct 28
Ky took out the QLD School Surfing ND Surfing Trials 2025 by a clear 2.4 points at Noosa 👏
He chose to ride his MASS DESTRUCTION.
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May 26
Congratulations to @jrodnz who dominated the pumping waves of the 2025 WBBRC Triple Crown Shimmering Waters Summer Series, taking the overall champion and title "King of the Coast" on Sunday.🏆🔥💪
Riding his favourite PU high performance 5’ 9”, he claimed multiple wins and standout performances along the way, including:
🥇Event #1 at Stent … highest heat total, highest single wave score and winning the event;
🥇Event #3 at Puniho … highest heat total, highest single wave score and winning the event; and
🥇Entire Series … highest heat total of 17.63 and highest single wave score of 9.13.
1-DA owners also dominated the series, with overall rankings seeing JZ take 🥈riding a borrowed (but now his!) 1-DA epoxy ELITE 6’ 0” round tail and Chip take 🥉 riding his 1-DA epoxy MULTI 5’ 11”. JZ also claimed the 2nd highest single wave score of the series, after posting a 17.60 at event #2 at Rocky Point in the final, which he won.
Congrats to all! 👏👏👏
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
Some 📸 @logan_yandle
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Mar 12
Congratulations @sammy.arderne for your win for your team @snapperrockssc at the 2024 Sisstrevolution Womens Kirra Teams Challenge. 🥇🥇
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Nov 6
Congratulations @yuribarros_oficial winning Event #4 of the 2024 CBSurf Taça Brasil 5000 at Cabedelo! 🥇🔥💪
Yuri chose to ride the ELITE model in 1-DA epoxy technology.
🎥 @svrmidia
Cover 📸 @alexandregondimfotografia
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Aug 20
Big congratulations @freyaprumm for being crowned 2024 Australian Shortboard Open Women Champion 🏆
Freya also achieved the highest single wave score (8.0) as well as the highest total wave score (15.00) in the division💪🔥
Well done Freya👏👏👏
Freya chooses to ride the ELITE model in standard PU construction.
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Aug 16
CONGRATULATIONS @sorenbucka12 for winning the Under 18 Boys division of the Sequence Surf Shop Gisborne Junior Pro 👏👏👏
Soren chooses to ride the ELITE model.
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Jun 3
Congratulations @scottarderne being an integral part of Palm Beach Currumbin State High School team who won the overall School Winners trophy at the inaugural Australian Interschools Surfing Championships.
Scotty chooses to ride the ELITE model.
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May 29
Congratulations @sammy.arderne for winning 🥇 the U16 Girls #BestSingleWave division of the 2024 Australian Online Junior Championships.
Sammy chooses to ride our MASS DESTRUCTION model in standard PU construction.
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Apr 11
CONGRATULATIONS to @jrodnz taking out 🥇 the 30+ Mens division at the Te Kaika 2024 South Island Surfing Championships with a very convincing 16.30 total in the final, finishing 5.8 points clear of 2nd place.
And just to top it off, JRod’s 16.3 total wave score and 8.5 single wave score in the final were the highest of the division. JRod was also the only surfer in the division to post any single wave scores over 7 points, and he did it 3 times!!!
JRod also made it into the final of the Open Men event, finishing 4th.
Super solid effort JRod!
JRod chooses to ride 1-DA’s ELITE model. 1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz With new stock landed today at BeachStreet, now is your time to get a fresh 1-DA under your feet 🤙
Surfing 📸 Steve-O / @surfingnz
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Apr 10
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE?
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Cameron had to say about his DUB T twin fin model:
“As a larger build for a surfer at 6`6" and 112kg, I took the opportunity while on the Gold Coast to talk to an expert shaper in Gav! He listened to my ramblings about boards for big guys and I really enjoyed our conversations. The 6`5" Multi and 6`1" Dub-T he made for me was literally an instant click, I`ve never jumped on a board and instantly had no adjustment to it, I can just focus on my surfing and not think about the board. Simply can`t recommend Gav and Nikki enough, professional and personable through the whole process."
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Aug 31
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what 11 years young Reuben had to say about his MASS DESTRUCTION 5’ 1”:
“It gets good release of turns. It gets speed quick, also it is whippy when you want it to be and it holds a good rail when you want it to. It tackles big drops easily and it is good for airs too. It is always on rail without bogging and you can easily square up and hit it vertical. This board suits my style so much! It’s good in anything from small grovelly waves to big perfect barrels and everything in between. I love this 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 Reuben’s family does 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 27
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Dash had to say about his MASS DESTRUCTION:
“My new board feels fast and turns really quickly, it’s helped my surfing. Thank you Gavin and 1-DA.”
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Aug 24
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what @magnus_flyingtomato had to say about his DUB T twin fin model:
“My first twin fin and its custom, another awesome board, super fun, skatey but can dig the rail also, plenty of trix and nobody getting more waves than me on the Dub T, how good, cheers Gav, yew”
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Aug 20
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Simon had to say about his KNEEBOARD:
“I’m frothing with the board. Tell Gav I have a new love. It took a whilst to get used to the buoyancy but once I got going the board carves like nothing else. I can’t wait to get it to Indo later this year. I love the board. Its dimensions are rad and I don’t know how to improve. I’ll give it some thought before I order the new board. Take it easy and big ups to Gav.”
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Aug 20
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Cameron had to say about his MULTI daily driver model:
“As a larger build for a surfer at 6`6" and 112kg, I took the opportunity while on the Gold Coast to talk to an expert shaper in Gav! He listened to my ramblings about boards for big guys and I really enjoyed our conversations. The 6`5" Multi and 6`1" Dub-T he made for me was literally an instant click, I`ve never jumped on a board and instantly had no adjustment to it, I can just focus on my surfing and not think about the board. Simply can`t recommend Gav and Nikki enough, professional and personable through the whole process.”
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Aug 20
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Ben had to say about his new GUN:
“Gav and Nikki provide a first rate service – Second to None. From the initial consultation, right through to delivery both were extremely personable and passionate about their business. The custom 7’2″ Gun Gavin shaped for me is not only a great, eye-catching specimen but performs remarkably in the water too…especially when things begin to get a bit gnarly in the 6-8ft + range. It has great glide, getting you into the bombs nice and early and locks you in well for a powerful wall after that critical bottom turn. I was very surprised at how the board not only gives me that extra paddling support when currents start moving, but delivers when duck-diving also. I thoroughly recommend I-DA boards, especially the Gun. My mates have commented on the quality of Gav’s craftsmanship.”
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 does and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Jun 22
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Flynn’s Mum had to say about Flynn’s new CUB board:
“Flynn was so stoked and loves the monkeys! He got it yesterday and got some waves on it this morning at Yaroomba.”
“Please thank Gav for us. Flynn was catching big waves right from the point at tea tree all the way across the bay yesterday by himself … it was 3ft +, he was so stoked!! Thank you again!!!”
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 Flynn’s family does and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Feb 12
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Richard had to say about his new MULTI in 1-DA epoxy technology:
“Love it love it love it!! Perfect for so many waves. Feels really poppy and I have seen Tommy doing some huge airs on the same model at stent🙂 shot team!! Thanks heaps Ps I love the spray too”
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? Simply do what Richard does and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Feb 9
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Mario had to say about his J-FORCE in 1-DA’s epoxy technology:
“Whilst it is a stunning board the performance is phenomenal . This past weekend I got to take it to the spot I had it designed for as a sneaky east swell came up out of the blue and it did not disappoint . Clean long lines drawn ( it can certainly hold a looooong line ) , lips demolished and the thing I most wanted in heavy moving water when paddling back out - stability and no tendency for the nose to get dragged under when paddling through all the moving wash and currents . I asked Gavin Upson for a specific shape to perform in these areas where there is a lot of moving water with heavy waves and the magician has delivered again !
A perfect compliment to my DCE’s !”
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 Mario does and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Feb 3
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Ben had to say about his new CHEATER:
“Hi Gav, Thankyou - I`ve just surfed my new board out on the points with some fun waves. I`m stoked, the board went from the get go! It picks up waves easily and feels fast under my feet. Thanks for the great 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? Do what Ben does 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 30
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Luke’s Dad had to say about Luke’s new MASS DESTRUCTION:
“Luke is loving his board. He often comments how good it is and it is really helping his surfing progress."
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Dec 7
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what @mandy_gouldsbury had to say about her new MASS DESTRUCTION:
“I’ve always loved every board that I’ve had shaped from 1-DA. I hadn’t had a board for around two years so I was unsure on what board I wanted. Gavin was amazing at talking me through what may work when I explained that my old board was no longer working. My surfing has improved so much on my new board as now I’m able to ride out of my waves. Gavin exceeded all my expectations and I’m enjoying my new board.”
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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Jul 9
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Reuben had to say about his new CUB:
“It’s really fun because it is easy to turn and it is buoyant so I’m getting heaps of waves. I surf it in lots of different swell and I’m progressing well. I love it.🏄♂️”
His Mum also commented:
“He’s doing so well on that board, it’s pretty impressive. He made the school surf team (one of only 10 kids) and is popping up quickly in some decent swell and he’s started doing some turns. He’s come a really long way really quickly. Thank you for the awesome board, he loves it and wants to surf every day.”
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 Reuben’s family 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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May 10
1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Ollie and his Dad had to say about their recent experience with 1-DA:
“From the first time we had a meeting with Gav it was professional but also like talking to someone we have known for years. Since we got Ollie’s first board shaped he just turned a corner and took his surfing to another level. We highly recommend 1-DA as it was a perfect turn around from ordering to collecting.”
Chris (Ollie’s Dad)
“I love my 1-DA surfboards and have been frothing riding them! It was so cool to see Gav when I picked up my board recently and see the shaping process and how it all works.”
Ollie
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