The Dust Up
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.
Episodes
17 episodes
Shaper Interview with Dan Thomson
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.&nb...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:33:44
Outside The Bay - Sam Griffiths
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 deve...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:26:31
Shaper Interview with Nev Hyman
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 heavil...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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2:23:34
Outside The Bay with Brad Gerlach from Wave Ki
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:13:20
WSL - What Shit Luck for Gabriel Medina
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 i...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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32:46
Surfboard Design Elements - Bottom Contours
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 with...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:08:46
Manufacturer's Cup Update
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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3:06:30
Shaper Interview with Luke Howarth
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:16:11
Manufacturers Cup Update
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:01:13
Shaper Interview with Adam Baldwin
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 othe...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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2:04:12
The Manufacturer's Cup
In 2023, The Dust Up Podcast is launching the first ever Manufacturer's Cup in surfing.We aim to celebrate the surfboard craftsmen shaping boards for the world's elite surfers. Each event we will attribute points to the shaper bas...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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43:52
2022 Year In Review
Robbo and I look back at the highs and lows of 2022.We chat about the STAB Electric Acid Test, new board design from Jim Banks, our choice for best new surfboard model from a big brand, as well as Firewire's decision to use Futures fin ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:29:07
Outside The Bay with Tim Just from Fluid Performance
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 A...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:51:19
Surfboard Design Elements - Rocker
In this episode Robbo and I discuss the most important surfboard design element - Rocker. A surfboards rocker will determine how the board goes above all other elements. We discuss establishing rockers from hand shaping blanks as we...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:02:28
Shaper interview with Chris Garrett
In this episode we speak with master craftsman Chris Garrett of Phantom surfboards. Chris is a self-taught shaper that was happy to make all the mistakes and forge his own path. The Phantom brand experienced a rapid ris...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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2:21:57
Surfboard Design Elements - Planshapes
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 asymme...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:06:44