Live Surfboard Shaping
A unique feature of the museum is our working shaping bay, where you can watch boards being created for real clients!
Torquay surfboard guru and master craftsman Darren ‘Dicko’ Dickson often uses the space as his studio, so if you’re lucky, you may get an opportunity to see him in deep concentration as he works his creative magic.
If he’s not in action, you can still view his latest projects, templates, equipment and tools of the trade.
If you are just starting out, Dicko recommends to go and talk to old or established shapers, go and watch them shape and absorb their advice like a sponge and try out their techniques on your own designs, don’t be afraid to experiment and try out new things, you never know it may lead to a whole new model of board. He advises established shapers to check out new boards that are being released from the big brands to see what they are doing. Take inspiration from them and do your own version of it to keep your designs fresh and relevant for the modern day surfer whilst maintaining your own personal shaping style.
Ref: https://melbournesurfboardshop.com.au/blogs/news/darren-dicko-dickson-and-zak-surfboards-collaborate-on-new-surfboards
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Australian National Surfing Museum
Torquay VIC 3228
Australia
OPENING HOURS
9am – 5pm
7 days a week
364 days a year
(Closed Christmas Day)
LOCATION
Adult $12,
Student/Pensioner Concession $8
Child (aged 16 and under) $8
Family $25.
PLEASE NOTE: General admission prices are for self-guided tours with no time limit.
Group Discounts
Please see Education / Group Tours for details.