Grift Surfboards: Shaped by Hand, Designed to Ride Different

Surfboard shaper Nick Taranto, the founder of Grift Surfboards, dropped into 2SER Drive to chat with Sean Hatzi about the art and process behind handcrafting surfboards. From a humble shed in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Nick’s been shaping boards that break away from the cookie-cutter shortboard mold — designed for fun, performance, and individuality. In the interview, he talks about how Grift started, what goes into designing and testing each board, and why shaping by hand still matters in a world of mass production. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or just surf-curious, Nick’s story is a look into the creative and community-driven side of surf culture.

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