SHAPER DIRECTORY

Mad Dog Surfboards

Whats your main motivation for shaping surf crafts at the moment?

To provide the best performance and best quality surfboard for all the surfers from the Elite Pro's to the beginners.

Is there anything you are doing differently now as opposed to 12 months ago?

Slightly wider plan shapes and slightly feather.

How have board designs changed in the last five years?

More of the above.

How long have you been shaping?

MARK PLATER 27 years.
MATT CRISP 8 years.

Approximately how many boards have you shaped in your lifetime?

MARK PLATER 19,000.
MATT CRISP 5,000.

What design innovations are you currently working on at the moment?

Long even tail rocker and nose entry rocker.

What do you think the current surfboards designs could improve upon?

They are constantly evolving.

What advice would you give the average punter when ordering a board for the first time?

Buy Australian Made!

Who is on your surf team? (Give me the dimensions of your best team riders short board)

CRAIG WARTON. Johnny Abegg, Raina Hede. Jane Ri, Nick Colby, Kurt King, Eli Colby. Corey Garcia.
5'11 ½ x 18" x 2 1/8 Round square

What is your advice on fins considering the options available today?

We use F.C.S and stick on soar fins.

Anything else you would like to get off your chest?

Buy Australian Made!