When it comes to surf board shaping, before this conversation with Gillian Grove, I had no idea of the complexity yet simplicity of the art.
After recording this, in my ideal world, as a coach, I will have a shaper on the beach with me doing analysis and working together for the best outcome for my athlete.
In this conversation Gill and I discuss how her obsession with shaping began, how learnt experience has taken her down the rabbit hole and what she hopes for the future of the shaping industry which includes more women!
I hope you feel the same level of joy listening to this episode, as I felt in the moment recording with Gill! She really has passion for her craft!
IN THIS EPISODE:
● Gillian’s first ever surfing experience (0:22)
● How her surfing accident affected her ‘surfing comeback’ (8:24)
● Gillian’s journey after she took a break from surfing (10:18)
● From surfing to surfboard shaper (12:14)
● Her first encounter with surfboard shaping (17:50)
● Why is matching your surfboard to your skills important? (23:26)
● Gillian’s surf quiver - how surfboards should fit on how surfers surf (27:51)
● Educating people about surf shaping and how it can affect their skills and performance (31:57)
● Gillian’s biggest challenge when it comes to surfboard shaping (39:33)
● Her interest and passion in the whole art of surf shaping (46:35)
● Where can people see Gillian’s unique surf works (52:02)
You can find Gill on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/shapedbyshe/
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