Dan Mann on What Happened at STAB, Kelly's Knowledge, and Custom Boards | Surf Splendor 597

Surfboard shaper Dan Mann discusses Stab In The Dark X, Kelly Slater's board picks, custom surfboards, epoxy construction, and the lessons of three decades building boards. Dan Mann: Part One | Surf Splendor Episode 597 In today’s show board builder Dan Mann shares his very different experience with Stab In The Dark X than what we all viewed, whether he thinks Kelly knew, and details his multifaceted work history long before his association with Firewire, how Velzy and Eaton sparked his passion for alternative constructions, the tribulations and virtues of owning a glass shop, his tireless pursuit to extend the freshness of a new board, and the ineffable value embedded in a custom surfboard. Enjoy Part One of Two with Dan Mann. ONE SPOT LEFT for LEFTS! http://www.surfsplendorpodcast.com/li... YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED NOW! SUPPORTERS have access to our entire archive of shows ad-free, receive discounts on merch and are automatically entered into surfboard giveaways. Member support ensures that we can continue to document surf culture weekly and maintain an archive of podcasts for future generations. DOUBLE SUPPORTERS have the exact same access but feel twice as good about it. http://www.surfsplendorpodcast.com/pl... Presented by: http://www.Surfrider.org Presented by: http://www.REALWatersports.com Presented by: http://www.VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Jump Around 00:00 Join us in Chicama! https://surfsplendorpodcast.com/liste... One final opening remains for one of surfing's most famous lefts. 01:30 David's Introduction to Renaissance Human, Dan Mann A fitting setup for a career that extends far beyond shaping. 02:55 Realwatersports.com Official Retail Partner Supporting surfers, travel, and board builders worldwide. 03:50 How many pairs of shoes does Dan Mann own? The benefits of being barefoot. An unexpectedly revealing discussion about lifestyle and health. 10:00 Dan Mann on his STAB in the Dark experience His words. 14:25 Dan on Kelly not correctly identifying his shaper's board One of the most discussed moments from STAB X. 16:00 How Dan dealt with the Negativity through association Navigating criticism that arrives from outside your control. 16:30 Dan gets into his enormous resume of 30 years A journey through shaping, glassing, and entrepreneurship. 21:30 David's "Good for Business" take When controversy creates opportunity. 23:25 Dan's Website, and his Philosophy on Managing Custom Orders Why communication matters as much as craftsmanship. 24:45 Dan on the early years, who introduced him to Surfing, and his Bud Pro Tour Days! The experiences that shaped his surfing life. 33:15 Dan Finds his mentors (Stu Kenson and more!) and falls in love with laminating Learning from masters and discovering a calling. 37:15 Dan extolls the pure joy of working with Epoxy A deep appreciation for all construction methods. 38:00 How he started his Glass Shop, Fiberglass Unlimited Building a business from the ground up. 40:00 Dan's Motivation on his design and goals for Mann Kine Surfboards The thinking behind his approach to board design. 43:45 Dan talks working with Al, Rusty, and Jason (JS) Lessons from some of surfing's most respected builders. 46:25 David and Dan on the Virtues of Locking in Customs with Consistent Shaper Why long-term relationships often produce better boards. 50:30 Dan walks David Through His Epoxy and P/U Preferences and Performance Characteristics Comparing materials without dogma. 58:00 Boards that last longer and keep their freshness, Dark Arts, and Making Boards for Females Durability, performance, and serving a wider range of surfers. 1:02:20 David's Favorite Fin https://www.surfnvs.com/collections/d... A detour into equipment details and personal favorites. 1:07:00 Connecting with Firewire... Part 2 SOON, Be sure to hit like and SUBSCRIBE! The story continues in next week's episode. #surfsplendor #danmann #stabinthedark #kellyslater #firewiresurfboards #customsurfboards #surfboarddesign #surfboardshaper #surfculture #surfingpodcast