Darren Handley shapes boards for the reigning world champ Mick Fanning and five-time world champ Steph Gilmore. That’s a pretty good resume in itself. But he also works with young freesurfing wizards like Jack Freestone, will shoot the shit better than anyone, and mixes it up at D’bah with the best of them. In this new episode of Color Me In, presented by Futures, we tag along as Jack stops in to talk tails before going for a quick rip together.
Color Me In: Jack Freestone & Darren Handly of DHD Episode 005 Presented by Futures
Color Me In: Captain Fin Episode 009 presented by Futures
We probed deeper into the world of Mitch and got this pretty rad look at the day to day workings of the Captain Fin empire.
Color Me In: Eye Symmetry Surfboards Episode 008 presented by Futures
Since we don’t sit well in traditional meetings, we met Max and team rider and spiritual guru Hector Santa Maria for some shredding and shaping.
Color Me In: Ellis Ericson Episode 007 Presented by Futures
We grabbed a couple Bintangs, Beau Foster and scootered over to Ellis’ magic workshop and then surfed it off.
Color Me In: Mitch Crews & Lee Stacey Episode 006 Presented by Futures
Our crusade of getting shapers out of their bays and into the water is continues.
Color Me In: Jack Freestone & Darren Handly of DHD Episode 005 Presented by Futures
Darren Handley and Jack Freestone talk shit, tails and surfboards, and then ride surfboards.
Color Me In: Kalani Chapman & Bret Marumoto Episode 004 Presented by Futures
Bret and Kalani make equipment for a dangerous game. Hit play and see how the world’s best shape boards to ride the biggest waves in the world.
Color Me In: Danny Fuller & Michael Barron of Byrne Surfboards Episode 003 Presented by Futures
Danny Fuller and Michael Barron go for a paddle in Huntington Beach and debate the art of shaping in it’s modern form.
Color Me In: Brett Simpson & Matt Biolos Episode 002 Presented by Futures
When was the last time you talked to your shaper about Ian Mackay, Fugazi and Minor Threat? Well, we sure hope it was recently, because if not, you may have the wrong shaper — or you may not have one at all.
Color Me In: Craig Anderson & Hayden Cox Episode 001 Presented by Futures
“I feel like the more you know about surfboards, the more you just go crazy.”—Craig Anderson