Through surfing, Dave’s interest in boards began early and by the age of 18 had created Cape Town’s top ding repair shop. He decided to leave his engineering studies to pursue his passion for the craft of surfboard making. Simultaneously he was working in board factories, making him one of the few shapers who are skilled in all areas of their construction. He has shaped for various international BWA contestants and local big wave riders. Travels to the states keep him in touch with the forefront of design and with this advantage, Dave is dedicated to making high quality surfboards that are able to consistently perform in all conditions, ranging from one to thirty foot.surfboards,surfboard shapers cape town,surfboard manufacturing south africa,surfboard shapers south africa,south african surfboard shapers,Dave Van Ginkel,surfboards south africa,surfboards cape town,linden surfboards,african blue surfboards,south african surfboard brands,surfboards made in south africa,surfing south africa,surfboard shapers in south africa,custom surfboards