THRUSTER
Shortboards adjusted to each individual customer. Built through lived experience.
I spent my early junior years through to my early twenties surfing for Simon Anderson. We worked closely on performance, with Simon sharing design changes to achieve different outcomes. This process, followed by working with Maurice Cole, built my foundation of knowledge in performance shortboards.
My shortboards, being fully custom, allow me to make adjustments in response to feedback on weight distribution, stance width, and foot positioning, as well as the waves and conditions the customers intend to surf.
I have developed three main rockers: one tailored closely with feedback from Ben Howard, who is a dominant front-footed surfer; another tailored for a more back-footed approach, developed from close feedback from Tom Carroll; and a third, neutral rocker designed for people with a balanced weight distribution.
CUSTOM GLIDER ORDER
ORDER PROCESS
Ordering typically begins with a face-to-face consultation at my studio in Bells Beach. Alternatively, the consultation can take part over email or a phone call. During this process we discuss all the adjustments needed to make the board specific to the surfer.
Turnaround time is around 8 to 10 weeks depending on current work load.
COLOUR
Colour work is a way for me to have a dual response to board expression. Studying Josef Albers ‘Interaction of Colour’ and working with my father Simon Buttonshaw and brother Raphael Buttonshaw, deepened my exploration of colour and its relationship to how surfboards look and feel in the ocean. We can discuss this further throughout the ordering process to find a colourway that connects with you.
FINS
SB thrusters by Glide fins. These fins have been designed to give a balance of drive and response. The template is moderately upright with a large base for drive and hold. A refined tip and the more upright nature of the fin gives you the ability to tighten your arc without any release. These fins suit someone who is looking for control and response without wanting to slide out. -
PRICELIST
5'5" - 6'5" $1250+
6'5" - 7'0" $1350+
7'0" - 7'11" $1500+
8'0" - 8'11" $1700+
9'0" - 9'11" $2000+
10'0" - 10'11" $2200+
11'0" - 11'6" $2400+
11'6" - 12'3" $2600+
Grom boards $1050
Prices are subject to stringer choice and fin set-up
Colour $100 single side $175 top and bottom
Camo $200 extra on top of colour charge