Where the shapers and movers of the surfing industry go head to head
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.
Sponsorship for next year's Shape Off is now available!
As of 1/15/2010, there are only 6 available spaces for next year's event. Secure your spot today! Further information on "sponsor" page.
3rd Annual Shape Off: The Legends of the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame
Final Line-Up:
Friday, January 15th
- 10 a.m. Dick Catri
- 12:15 p.m. Matt Kechele
- 2:30 p.m. Phil Salick
Saturday, January 16th
- 10 a.m. Todd Holland
- 12:15 p.m. Claude Codgen
- 2:30 p.m. George Miller
Florida Shapers: Stand up and be counted!
Whether this is your business or you are following ancient Hawaiian surf tradition of making your own board, we want to see how many of you guys and gals are out there. Submit your entry to our directory.
A Very Special Thank You:
All great things spring from great people. Thank you to Scott Bass, Event Creator and Organizer of the SACRED CRAFT Consumer Surfboard Expo who recognized the disconnect of shapers from the surfing community and Chris Christenson, brain trust and craftsman of the "Tribute to the Masters Shape-off" competition. These guys are bringing it back home: to the surfboard and the guys and gals who make them so that the rest of us can enjoy the ride.
"Limited" Color Event T-Shirt for the 3rd Shape Off.
Visit the Florida Shape Off Cafepress store.