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Ever wanted to design your own surfboard?

Bring your dream board to life using Shape3D — the software used by professional shapers worldwide.
Shape3D Foundations | Online Course
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Shape3D Foundations | Online Course

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5.0 ★ rated · Taught by a professional shaper · 100% online · Mini-board included
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In 3 live online sessions you'll learn to design your board digitally using Shape3D — the software used by professional shapers worldwide. 

You'll learn the history and anatomy behind surfboard shaping along with surfboard 3D-printing technology. Then you will explore how to use control points to shape your board's outline, rocker and foil. You will play with rails and bottom deck, exploring concave, bellies, v's and more to get the feel you are looking for. By the end, you'll have a finished design ready to turn into a real board.

Whether you're designing your first board or transitioning into digital shaping, this class gives you the foundation to bring your ideas to life.

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What you'll learn

Introduction and Design Basics

Class 1

Introduction and Design Basics

Learn the origins and history of surfboard shaping, along with the story and technique behind 3D-printed surfboards. Then dive into the basics of surfboard anatomy before to get your hands on Shape3D's interface and learn about views, tangents and control points.

Concaves, rockers and fins

Class 2

Concaves, rockers and fins

Learn about fin setups (Thruster, Quad, Twin, Single) and how to adjust your board’s size, proportions, and foil by working with control points, slices, and curve handles. Create a single-to-double concave and learn about fin placement.

Cleaning, Mistakes & Print Prep

Class 3

Cleaning, Mistakes & Print Prep

In this final session,we will spot and fix common beginner mistakes, clean up your design, and prepare your board for 3D printing. We'll cover checking foil consistency, simplifying structure, and exporting for a scaled prototype.

Included with your course

  • 3 live sessions with interactive Q&A

  • 20% off Shape3D Design & Design Pro software

  • A mini 3D-printed surfboard based on your final design

  • 10% off your finished board
    (3D-printed core + glassing + your logo and choice of color finish: airbrushed, resin tint, or special lamination)

  • One-on-one follow-up design refinement session with Pol Riera within two weeks.

When

Every month.
Next Class:
July 6th, 8th, and 10th,
8-9AM Pacific Time

Where

Online
(link sent after registration)

Duration

~60 minutes each class (includes Q&A)

Anyone welcome

for whom?

• Surfers who want to design their own board

• Shapers transitioning to digital shaping

• Anyone curious about surfboard design

Your Instructor

Pol Riera is the shaper of Spina Surfboards. His workflow blends traditional surf knowledge with cutting-edge tools, and he’ll walk you through the essentials in a way that’s easy to follow, even if you’ve never opened Shape3D before.

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