Shaping a 6’5” custom flat deck channel bottom for Nik. Channel bottoms add a lot of extra steps and time to a surfboard build. From shaping to laminating to sanding they are not an easy task and slow down production. They go amazing in the right board in the right conditions and give extra drive and hold. Nik was heading to the Ments on a boat trip and wanted something fast and with heaps of paddle power but still have nice fine and sensitive rails, that’s why we decided on a flat deck with bev

Bottom director Ed Bye explains to Talking Bottom how he had to cut Richie’s premature ejaculation from a scene. “I think I need to change my pyjama bottoms!” | Talking Bottom

Simon Barnett doesn’t usually do interviews… This week, we’re privileged to share a two-hour conversation with one of NZ’s most loved broadcasters. In his most in-depth interview yet, Simon opens up about the tragic loss of his wife Jodi in 2023, the depths of grief, and how he’s found purpose after hitting rock bottom. He also reflects on his incredible broadcasting career, from TV to radio, and shares his thoughts on faith, parenting, and masculinity. One of our most powerful episodes yet. Wat