shaping then selling

[surft]

how would one day i approach shaping and selling my surfboards

[surft]

i've already shaped b4

[spark6]

i would imagine that the best way to go about that would be to get a board you have shaped, and go out and surf. If you can prove that your board is worth something to the guys you surf with, then maybe someone will take a board off your hands... work your way up...

but thats just me... lol.

[surft]

alright thanks, i don't surf with too many people tho.

[pkbum]

I think a good logo and design on a surfboard is a huge plus to some people.

[kitesurfer]

how would one day i approach shaping and selling my surfboards

Well as mentioned first you got to shape a board. See if you enjoy doing it and have a passion for it and if it feels right you gonna have to make quite a few boards for your friends or people you know to try out so that they can tell you if they are any good, before you can start thinking about selling your boards.
Alternatively if its a career in making boards you're after then get down to your local shaper and go talk to him.

KS

[tomcat360]

I have enough people saying "make me a board" all the time. But generally they wanna nickel and dime you. So I haven't shaped any for anyone yet, just myself.

[isaluteyou]

Techniqually(sp) you could have the worst product in the world and still sell it and make a mint.

Its all about marketing. But unless you have a really good marketing firm with no money qualms then you are stuck to good ol networking and word of mouth.

[smallwavegrovellerchick]

first you have to find a place to shape and set yourself up with the tools. then you have to find a foam supplier and glasser if not glassing your own boards. helps to find a good airbrusher or artist too. have a graphic artist help design a logo after you figure out a brand name for your boards. it would help to have some test drive boards available to prospective buyers. shaping isn't the most lucrative business if you aren't an experienced and reputable shaper and there is a very competitive market out there. perhaps you can be a ghost shaper for a reputable shaper first before going about it on your own.

[northswell]

First shape a board for yourself. Make it loud as people will ask questions about it. Make sure it rides well and you may well be on your way.

I shaped and glassed my own board a few years ago and it rides like a pig. No one has asked me to shape one for them