Where the shapers and movers of the surfing industry go head to head
Picture from the 1st shape off in 2008-Paul Eaton, Greg Noll and Juan Rodriguez
The Florida Shape Off is a contest that promotes the art of surfboard shaping and the “true heroes” of surfing, the shapers.This exhibition takes place once a year at the Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida.
Six outstanding shapers are invited to show off their skills by replicating a pre-selected model board from a rough blank in two hours. The winner gets the awesome Shape Off trophy for one year, the esteem from the surfing community and all contestants get the pure fun of competing with the best.3rd Annual Shape Off: The Legends of the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame
We are stoked to bring back legendary names such as Dick Catri, Matt Kechele, Claude Codgen and Phil Salick. They will be facing off at the January Surf Expo on Friday and Saturday between 10am and 4pm. Come by and check it out!
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This coming year, at the January 2010 Surf Expo, the Florida Shape Off is proud to present: The Legends, East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame Shapers. In this exhibition of true talent, we bring back names such as Dick Catri, Matt Kechele, Claude Cogden, Phil Salick, and Todd Holland.
Don’t miss this opportunity to watch these shapers as some of them have announced that this will be the last board they will shape.
These legends will be replicating a David Nuuhiwa, 7’7” board, 1972 model.
The event takes place throughout the day Friday and Saturday of the Surf Expo, starting at 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., with the judging and announcement of the winner on Saturday.
The winner receives the Shape Off Trophy to keep for one year. The winning board will be signed by all participating shapers and given to the Surfing Hall of Fame Museum to exhibit.
“I’d like to thank Ricky Carrol, his crew and the Surf Expo for their continued support to make this event one of the highlights of the show,” said 2009 East Coast Surfing Association Grand Legends Winner and event creator Paul Eaton
For more information and to follow on the latest announcements check out www.floridashapeoff.com