FLORIDA SHAPE OFF

The Florida Shape Off at Surf Expo is an annual surfboard shaping contest that promotes the craft of hand-shaping surfboards.

This year we honored Pete Dooley, celebrating the creativity, craftsmanship and surfing spirit he has inspired through the years.

 In 1971, Pete Dooley, along with three fellow surfers, founded Natural Art with a groundbreaking vision: to design and craft the most advanced surfboards in the world. Driven by their commitment to innovation and excellence, Natural Art boards quickly made their mark on the waves of Hawaii, California, and beyond, earning international acclaim.

1st Place: Allen White

2nd Place: Chris Birch

3rd Place: Tommy Maus

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