New exhibition shows the history of surfboard shaping in Tasmania

Surfing Tasmania has opened a new exhibition that pays homage to the rich history of surfboard shaping across the state.  

“It has been a challenge to gather the tribe, but we have tracked down more than 40 shapers and 60 boards to tell the story,” museum curator Shayne Clarke said.  

The exhibition spans more than 50 years and visually portrays the evolution of surfboard shaping, technic and changes in trends over the last 100 years.  

The exhibition celebrates shapers from all parts of the state including Avalon Starick, Christiian Bradley and Brendan Milch from the north west, Chris Stanley and Jason Zawadski from the north east and Leigh Steven and Nick Stranger from the south. 

The exhibition is on display at the Surfing Tasmanian Museum in the Red Herring Surf Building, top floor 104 Elizabeth Street.