Smorgasboarder_Edition_45

smorgasboarder
With Rooster’s bread and butter being a glasser
for Lost, he decided to move into his own ventures
with the goal of becoming completely self sufficient.
He eventually transferred to Tallebudgera, Gold
Coast which is where he decided to establish
Rooster Brand surfboards.
“When I first starting making boards I wanted to
learn to do everything. I didn’t just want to be a
glasser, or a sander or a fin guy. So I was really
drawn towards guys like Timmy Patterson who
weren’t just shapers but did the whole process by
themselves.”
“I also never wanted to be pigeon holed for only
being a performance board shaper. So I try to cover
a broad spectrum of designs making retro, hybrid
and experimental shapes. My performance boards
are probably my biggest sellers but I am trying to
keep an even balance.”
Not only a surfboard shaper but a craftsman with
many talents, Rooster also produces custom
screen printed tees and skateboard designs.
“Everything I do is 100% hand made at home. I
have a screen printing factory as well. I learned to
screen print from Skip Engblom back during my
days living in Venice, he would just push me into
the deep end with all the gear.”
Mentored by some of the most well-known and
respected figures in surfing’s history, Rooster is a
man who knows what kind of work ethic is required
to create a name for oneself. This quote from the
man himself pretty much sums it up for us.
“I don’t apologise for who I am nor any
repercussions of others actions from
lack of knowledge or respect. I’m not
arrogant by any means, you are only as
good as your last board in this fashion
show. One thing I sure know is, I’m a
father, husband, friend, brother. I AM A
CRAFTSMAN.”
For the bigger, longer conversation listen at
smorgasboarder.com.au/podcast
itunes spotify buzzsprout
47