The Dust Up

Apr 24 2024 17 ep. 93 mins 20
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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 Dan Thomson

Apr 24 2024 93 mins  
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 A

Outside The Bay - Sam Griffiths

Mar 24 2024 86 mins  
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 pe

Shaper Interview with Nev Hyman

Mar 17 2024 143 mins  
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 surfe

Outside The Bay with Brad Gerlach from Wave Ki

Sep 19 2023 73 mins  
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 impro

WSL - What Shit Luck for Gabriel Medina

Aug 19 2023 32 mins  
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

Surfboard Design Elements - Bottom Contours

Aug 13 2023 68 mins  
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 contou

Manufacturer's Cup Update

Jul 22 2023 186 mins  
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

Shaper Interview with Luke Howarth

Jun 02 2023 76 mins  
It's been a little while since we put out a shaper interview and with good reason. There has been some restructuring happening with The Dust Up and before we welcome Luke Howarth to the team, we wanted to take an opportunity for him to introduce himself to the listeners.Luke was introduced to the ocean at Avalon on the northern beaches of Sydney when he was only 2 years old. He bui

Manufacturers Cup Update

Mar 26 2023 61 mins  
In this episode we look back on the first three WSL competitions including the Billabong Pipeline Pro, Hurley Pro Sunset Beach and MEO pro Portugal.We introduce a new member to The Dust Up family, Christian 'Priddo' Pritchett is a lover of competitive surfing, shres the head judging role at Surfing Vic and long time travel partner searching for waves.We break down the results from

Shaper Interview with Adam Baldwin

Jan 25 2023 124 mins  
In this episode we speak with Adam Baldwin of Reclaim Surf.Adam is based on the Sunshine coast, Australia and very passionate about sustainable surfboards. In the beginning, he would recycle dis-guarded building materials and other items to create all types of surf craft.A health scare prompted him to re evaluate what his priorities are he chose to take time out from his full time