EP 156: Darren Handley - DHD Surfboards, Developing his team of Championship Tour stars, Working with Mick Fanning and Stephanie Gilmore, Finding new talents, The Vissla CT Shaper Rankings, and Competition between the shapers

The shaper behind DHD surfboards Darren Handley joins the pod to
talk about the 2023 season, his backstory, and the Vissla CT Shaper
Rankings. He shares his observations from the season so far,
discusses Ethan Ewing and developing his team of highly-acclaimed
surfers, finding new talent, and the difference between the boards
made for each stop on the Championship Tour. He tells the story of
his journey through shaping, growing up at Kirra, where he started,
working with Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson, starting to shape for
Stephanie Gilmore, the 2019 fire at his factory, and celebrating
World Titles. Finally, he dives into the Shaper Rankings, the
surprises so far this year, and the friendly rivalry and banter
between all the shapers. Learn more about Darren and follow him
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