We are proud to present you the list of all the members of our shapers club. Each member brings unique experiences, ideas and perspectives that help shape the future of our organization. Our shapers are a diverse group of professionals from different backgrounds, each dedicated to the success and growth of our organization. We are confident that with the collective wisdom and creativity of our shapers, we will be able to meet any challenge that comes our way.
Welcome to Cardinal, the surf shaper brand created by Renaud Cardinal. Renaud is a passionate surfer and shaper whose dedication to his craft is unmatched. He has been shaping surfboards for over 20 years and has an exceptional eye for detail. Renaud and his team work hard to create the highest quality surfboards with the perfect combination of shape, weight and performance.
Addiction is a reference brand for beautiful boards. It offers the whole range of must-have boards in a complete quiver. These boards are mostly designed in collaboration with legendary shapers. All the best craftsmen seem to have passed through this label, which is aimed at lovers of beautiful curves, fluid and stylish surf.
Dani Vila is a talented Spanish shaper from Chiclana de la Frontera, near Cadiz. He is known for developing futuristic shapes for airs and turns, combining sharp rails and progressive rocker. Using EPS foam blocks and innovative batten-less construction, Dani shapes stand-up paddle (SUP) or kite boards as if they were surfboards...
Joe is a surf shaper from Devon, England. After a long stay in Noosa, Australia, as an apprentice to Tom Wegener, Joe specialized in making cork, paulownia boards without resin or fiberglass. These boards have a low environmental impact, are durable and easy to repair.
UWL is a historical shaper from La Rochelle with an international reputation. The brand offers a wide range of good voluminous and comfortable boards, infinitely customizable. The team is experienced, welcoming and very good advice.
I am Josselin TANGUY surfer since 26 years and Shaper since 14 years with 4000 boards on the counter. I discovered this passion in La Torche in Finistère. Like many people, I made my first boards in my garage "the old fashioned way". Then I perfected my art at UWL Surfboard in La Rochelle for over 3 years. Renaud CARDINAL was my mentor and above all transmitted to me the keys for a quality, aesthetic and performing work...
Born in 1956, Bruno Troadec started surfing in the 70's and quickly developed a passion for creating his own boards. He started shaping surfboards in the 80's and quickly gained a reputation as a talented and innovative shaper. Over the years, he has become an expert in custom surfboard design and construction, working with professional surfers and avid amateurs around the world.
Fantastic Acid is a contemporary entity, driven by the intense designs of the surfboards of the 70s. The result of experimentation and research on Displacement Hulls. Boards with unusual dynamics, generating velocity and smoothness. Radical setups.
Angelo describes himself as a magician of all trades and a mad hatter. One wonders if he is a rocket scientist or a character out of a Disney movie. He was born and raised in Belgium, but is constantly on the move to find a new wave to surf. Besides being a great guy with a big cheeky smile who loves to surf, he's a world-class surfboard shaper...
Paul Lefevre, aka Son of Cobra, is an avid surfer. He grew up in Brittany, a French region with a strong surf culture, and started surfing at the age of 15. Surfing is for him a source of inspiration and a way to recharge his batteries. He even stated in an interview that "surfing is the best therapy" for him...
Florian Auger joined the Shapers Club team in 2007 to develop the product innovations that would push the surf industry into the future. Mentored by Renaud Cardinal, he shapes in the shadows for T&C, Classic Malibu, Sharp Eye, UWL... He later develops his own performance label, Supahero, and puts his skills to work for the big labels in the industry: Channels Island, Billabong surfboards, Dick Brewer, Josh Hall, Gato Heroi...
Located just a few meters from the wild coast of quiberon, our shaping workshop is specialized in the manufacturing of high performance surfboards since 1995. We have always used the best materials and techniques available on the market to produce the highest quality boards available. We have also developed our own technologies that use exclusive, environmentally friendly materials and processes.