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DC Shaping Co

DC Shaping Co was founded by Dale Chapman after growing up surrounded by board sports. Riding a 5’4” twin fin at the age of 14 years, he won my first surf contest, shortly afterwards, was riding for Mango, Billabong and Hot Tuna as a kid.

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Shaping Experience Into Every Board

From surf contests at 14 to shaping custom Foil Drive

Riding a 5’4” twin fin at just 14, Dale won his first surf contest before joining Mango, Billabong and Hot Tuna. Now operating out of Queensland, Australia, Dale shapes a wide range of custom boards, including a Foil Drive–specific collection.

Having worked closely with Foil Drive’s Travis, Dale brings unmatched expertise to every shape. A Foil Drive addict himself, Dale knows what riders need — and if you’re chasing a truly dialled board, DC Shaping Co is the place to find it.

Shaping Experience Into Every Board

From surf contests at 14 to shaping custom Foil Drive

Riding a 5’4” twin fin at just 14, Dale won his first surf contest before joining Mango, Billabong and Hot Tuna. Now operating out of Queensland, Australia, Dale shapes a wide range of custom boards, including a Foil Drive–specific collection.

Having worked closely with Foil Drive’s Travis, Dale brings unmatched expertise to every shape. A Foil Drive addict himself, Dale knows what riders need — and if you’re chasing a truly dialled board, DC Shaping Co is the place to find it.

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SUPER TRENCH FOIL BOARDS
DC FOIL DRIVE BOARDS
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SUPER TRENCH FOIL BOARDS

SUPER TRENCH FOIL BOARDS

SUPER TRENCH FOIL BOARDS

Available now is our new “Super Trench” model with an extended recessed channel for the foil drive base unit. The track system sits at the bottom of the recessed trench removing all drag and allowing a smooth passage of water over and around.

Dale was the first shaper to produce a dedicated Foil Drive board range and work closely with the Foil Drive team in Australia. The boards have had hundreds of hours testing and refinement from Dale and team riders. With the space evolving daily, Dale’s made-to-order process gets you riding the latest refinements the team riders are on and avoid out-of-date production model delays.

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DC FOIL DRIVE BOARDS

DC FOIL DRIVE BOARDS

DC FOIL DRIVE BOARDS

  • Magic bottom shape designed for ultra-quick planning and minimal drag > maximise battery life and time on foil
  • Full carbon construction with perfect connectivity > instant through-board connectivity to your Foil Drive remote
  • Narrow outline > allows perfect volume distribution for quick take offs and on-edge carves
  • Foil Drive Bundle: Dale is an authorised Foil Drive retailer. Bundle your board with a full Foil Drive kit and save

Choose from our stock dimensions or take advantage of being able to talk to Dale and customise any aspect of your board to suit!

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Sizes available:

Custom Sizes Available

4'10" x 18" x 40 litres

5'0" x 18.5" x 40 litres

5'2" x 19" x 44 litres

5'5" x 20" x 55 litres

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FOIL DRIVE APPROVED

Dale was the first shaper to produce a dedicated Foil Drive board range and work closely with the Foil Drive team in Australia. The boards have had hundreds of hours testing and refinement from Dale and team riders. With the space evolving daily, Dale’s made-to-order process gets you riding the latest refinements the team riders are on and avoid out-of-date production model delays.

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Explore Foil Drive Approved Range

Explore Foil Drive Approved Range

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Discover the curated range designed to work seamlessly with Foil Drive products, giving you upgrades that fit perfectly and enhance your ride.

Foil Drive Fusion

Foil Drive Fusion

From $5,001.00 USD
From $5,001.00 USD
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Foil Drive Fusion

Foil Drive Fusion

From $5,001.00 USD
From $5,001.00 USD
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Foil Drive Fusion

Foil Drive Fusion

From $5,001.00 USD
From $5,001.00 USD
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Foil Drive Assist MAX+
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Foil Drive Assist MAX+

From $4,001.00 USD
From $4,001.00 USD
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Foil Drive Assist MAX+
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Foil Drive Assist MAX+

From $4,001.00 USD
From $4,001.00 USD
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Foil Drive Assist MAX+
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Foil Drive Assist MAX+

From $4,001.00 USD
From $4,001.00 USD
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Foil Drive Assist Slim

Foil Drive Assist Slim

From $3,643.20 USD
From $3,643.20 USD
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Foil Drive Assist Slim

Foil Drive Assist Slim

From $3,643.20 USD
From $3,643.20 USD
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Foil Drive Assist Slim

Foil Drive Assist Slim

From $3,643.20 USD
From $3,643.20 USD
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Where to get a DC Board

Boards can be purchased by contact Dale directly. Dale does offer international shipping.

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Surf Runtime (L/H Motor Use): Runtime is highly variable depending on skill, weight, gear sizing and weather conditions. This is an indicative guide only based on real-time averages. Based on rider weight 85kg, with wing size between 800–1000cm², 5'0 40L, at less than 5kts wind.

Total Install Weight includes: Unit, Battery, Integrated HP Motor, Three Blade Hub and Props, Nosecone (if applicable). Retro-fit install with mini pod mounted at 20cm increases install weight by 360g.