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1-DA Shapes We’re committed to delivering to you that 1-DA feeling through our Quality Materials, Amazing Designs and Exceptional Service. Enjoy the ride with me!!!!!

Your Specialists ~ In the business of making dreams come true 🤙
Offering a FREE Private Consultation with World-Class Shaper GAVIN UPSON to customise your new board. Gavin Upson (founder, owner & shaper/designer) has been shaping elite surfboards since 1996. Gav has designed & shaped boards for professional surfers & world champions, including Sally Fitzgibbons & Adriano De Souz

a. He has shaped or designed/shaped winning boards for almost every men’s & women’s CT event. However given he was the main ‘ghost’ shaper at DHD for 10+ years, many pro riders cannot be named. So it’s no 1-DA Gav knows how to make boards that work! Gav is passionate about working closely with his customers to ensure they get the best boards under their feet to progress their surfing, from the micro-grom to the weekend warrior to the best surfers in the world. If you need guidance about the right board for you when ordering your new 1-DA Shapes Surfboard, we offer a FREE Private Consultation with Gav, either in person at our Tweed Heads premises, by telephone or by Facebook Video Chat. Simply schedule your FREE Private Consultation (https://1-dashapes.com/free-consultations/) or get in touch with Nikki ([email protected] or 07 5534 7704). GAV'S PERSONAL MISSION
To fulfill my dream … for a male and female pro surfer to be crowned World Champion again while riding boards I designed/shaped but this time under my own label. Read more about Gav's background at https://1-dashapes.com/about-us/.

1-DA what it feels like? Find out at https://1-dashapes.com/our-testimonials/.

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Your Custom Board Specialists

A custom MASS DESTRUCTION 5’ 9” for Sunny Coast surfer Dylan 🤙Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise yo...
06/09/2026

A custom MASS DESTRUCTION 5’ 9” for Sunny Coast surfer Dylan 🤙

Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Dylan’s family does and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.

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Your Custom Board Specialists

THANK YOU Gabriel Medina for your PERFECT 10 during the Final at the World Surf League sparking another donation by 1-...
06/09/2026

THANK YOU Gabriel Medina for your PERFECT 10 during the Final at the World Surf League sparking another donation by 1-DA Shapes to our fans’ chosen charity headspace

And given it was a perfect 10 during the final, we increased our donation x 10!

Let’s continue following and cheering on the world’s best surfers to score those PERFECT 10s. Yeeooowwww!

EVERY ACTION MAKES A DIFFERENCE SO MAKE IT A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE

THANK YOU Kauli Vaast  for your PERFECT 10 during Round 3 Heat 7 at the World Surf League sparking another donation by...
04/09/2026

THANK YOU Kauli Vaast  for your PERFECT 10 during Round 3 Heat 7 at the World Surf League sparking another donation by 1-DA Shapes to our fans’ chosen charity headspace

Let’s continue following and cheering on the world’s best surfers to score those PERFECT 10s. Yeeooowwww!
 
EVERY ACTION MAKES A DIFFERENCE SO MAKE IT A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE

A couple of customs to keep Gold Coast traveller LUKE frothing in the oceans here and abroad … an ELITE 5’ 11” and a SEM...
01/09/2026

A couple of customs to keep Gold Coast traveller LUKE frothing in the oceans here and abroad … an ELITE 5’ 11” and a SEMI GUN 6’ 2” for the bigger ones 🤙

Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Luke does and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.

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Your Custom Board Specialists

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Cameron had to say about his DUB T twin fin model:“As a larger build for a surfer a...
31/08/2026

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Cameron had to say about his DUB T twin fin model:

“As a larger build for a surfer at 6'6" and 112kg, I took the opportunity while on the Gold Coast to talk to an expert shaper in Gav! He listened to my ramblings about boards for big guys and I really enjoyed our conversations. The 6'5" Multi and 6'1" Dub-T he made for me was literally an instant click, I've never jumped on a board and instantly had no adjustment to it, I can just focus on my surfing and not think about the board. Simply can't recommend Gav and Nikki enough, professional and personable through the whole process."

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Your Custom Board Specialists

THANK YOU Erin Brooks for your PERFECT 10 during Round 1 Heat 7 at the World Surf League    sparking another donation by...
29/08/2026

THANK YOU Erin Brooks for your PERFECT 10 during Round 1 Heat 7 at the World Surf League    sparking another donation by 1-DA Shapes to our fans’ chosen charity headspace

And given it was a perfect 10 across the board by all judges, we’ve increased our donation x 10!

Let’s continue following and cheering on the world’s best surfers to score those PERFECT 10s. Yeeooowwww!
 
EVERY ACTION MAKES A DIFFERENCE SO MAKE IT A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE

Shout out to our friends across the sea ... it's your time New Zealand! 🤙
29/08/2026

Shout out to our friends across the sea ... it's your time New Zealand! 🤙

Now - Accept orders.
Order instore BeachStreet Surf Shop or Online 1-DA Shapes .
Consult booking can be made via https://1-dashapes.com/free-consultations/.

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what 11 years young Reuben had to say about his MASS DESTRUCTION 5’ 1”:“It gets good rel...
27/08/2026

1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what 11 years young Reuben had to say about his MASS DESTRUCTION 5’ 1”:

“It gets good release of turns. It gets speed quick, also it is whippy when you want it to be and it holds a good rail when you want it to. It tackles big drops easily and it is good for airs too. It is always on rail without bogging and you can easily square up and hit it vertical. This board suits my style so much! It’s good in anything from small grovelly waves to big perfect barrels and everything in between. I love this board!”

Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Reuben’s family does and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.

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Your Custom Board Specialists

A custom 9’ 5” log for Gold Coast cruiser Nic 🤙Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board t...
27/08/2026

A custom 9’ 5” log for Gold Coast cruiser Nic 🤙

Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.

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Your Custom Board Specialists

A custom ELITE 2.0 5’ 10” for Gold Coast surfer Joel 🤙Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next ...
25/08/2026

A custom ELITE 2.0 5’ 10” for Gold Coast surfer Joel 🤙

Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Joel does and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.

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Your Custom Board Specialists

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