Del Surfboards

New Plymouth > Board Shaper
Location: New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

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DEL Surfboards was founded in New Plymouth in 1965 by Nigel Dwyer and Dave Littlejohn. ? Nigel, an ex-Cronulla surfer and entrepenuer originally came to New Zealand in search of good waves and cheap ice-cream. Forty eight years on, Dwyer with right hand man Robert Walsh, who has shaped for DEL Surfboards since the early 70's continue to manufacture the finest hand crafted boards available. Walshy with his vast knowledge, gained surfing and shaping all manner of boards from the early 60's to the present day is arguably New Zealands finest all round shaper. ? The expert craftsmanship and finishing is that which could only come from the knowledge gained, as the longest standing board manufacturer in the country.

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DEL Surfboards was founded in New Plymouth in 1965 by Nigel Dwyer and Dave Littlejohn. ? Nigel, an ex-Cronulla surfer and entrepenuer originally came to New Zealand in search of good waves and cheap ice-cream. Forty eight years on, Dwyer with right hand man Robert Walsh, who has shaped for DEL Surfboards since the early 70's continue to manufacture the finest hand crafted boards available.


  • Matt King snapped by www.inthedrink.biz riding his authentic 1965 replica, hand crafted by Walshy...
  • What a great send off for Walshy!!!! He will still be available to shape the odd board. But don't forget the factory is still open for repairs.
  • 50 years on Friday 25th September 1965 Nigel built the first Del surfboard. The proud owner was Robyn Bull
  • Walshy halfway thru shaping a new 9'5 single fin for matt king earlier this week...
  • Memorabilia room in our factory.....Where the guys enjoy a cold beer and a few laughs every Friday night. A lot of history on those walls!
  • Mens, Womens & Kids Winter Wetsuits in store @ Taranaki Hardcore (Official)
  • Isn't she a beauty!!9'2

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