Talk to the Shaper
TALK TO THE SHAPER
Annesley Surfboards is the modern, standout premium brand offering you more. More customer interaction, a larger choice of models incorporating advanced surfboard design evolution and innovation, and unmatched quality and performance for the price.
With nearly 20 years experience and devotion, designer/shaper Nigel Annesley has the knowledge, ability and technology to create that magic custom shape of your dreams.
Annesley surfboards also offer wholesale price boards off the showroom rack direct to you, the surfer. Purchasing the perfect Annesley model online is quick and easy, our informative website shows models/sizes in stock available for immediate purchase and volume/dimension charts helping you make the right choice. We also ship door to door Australia wide. For shipping quotes please click here
Whoever you are, and wherever you want to take your surfing, Annesley surfboards has the perfect shape for you.
LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SURFBOARD
Make Your Own Board for nearly the price of a brand new custom board while enjoying a nice Bali holiday. We offer 2 types of courses catering to all individuals whether you just want to learn or advance your shaping skills.
4 Day Shaping Course
DAY 1: Shaping
Day One starts with the basics of surfboard design. We'll introduce you to the shaping bay environment and introduce the tools and techniques employed in this craft as well as the safety. We will lead you through planning the shapes & design, the intricacies of bottom contours, rockers, nose, tail, deck and rail shapes. We will discuss fin and plug installation, including various theories around fin positioning on different boards, and how their placement may affect performance.
Prior to your trip, you would hop on phone call with us and discuss the details of the board you’d like to shape; what you’ve been riding, what you hope to achieve with a new shape so that everything will be prepared before this date.
DAY 2: Glassing
We will proceed to the glassing stage on day two where we will cover every step of the glassing process. You will learn how to dress the board with fiberglass cloth and mixing the resin and laminating your board.
DAY 3: Sanding & Finishing
This will be the final day in the factory. You will learn each step of the critical finishing process; achieving a perfect finish & effectively sanding off your board to achieve a smooth and hydrodynamic finish.
DAY 4: Surfing1
Today is the day where you get to test your new creation out in the surf! We will have a videographer with you and your board, getting all the waves you will catch with your new magic board
You'll gain proficiency in the art of surfboard shaping. Our comprehensive instruction delves into the intricacies of shaping principles and methodologies, encompassing a wide spectrum of topics such as becoming acquainted with the shaping bay environment, tool selection and their effective utilisation, the advantages of manual shaping versus CNC, plug installation, initial shaping, rail design, meticulous adjustments, and the intricate process of final sanding.
Perfect for those who want to start their own surfboard brand.
