matt and finn of crisp surfboards, handcrafting surfboards in byron bay

BUILT IN THE BAY

crisp surfboards was established in 2015 by Matt Crisp, a highly skilled surfboard shaper who embarked on a journey to establish his own board shaping business after working with his good mate, john morgan of maddog surfboards. soon after, matt’s son finn, joined him for the ride.

hand crafted in the beautiful coastal town of Byron Bay With a passion for creating high-quality surfboards not only for aesthetics but for optimal performance in the water, the boys dedication and expertise shine through in every board they create.

Whether you're a seasoned surfer or just starting out, you can trust that a surfboard from Crisp Surfboards will provide you with an exceptional ride and experience.

whether it’s a ding repair or a custom board, Drawing inspiration from the vibrant surf culture of Byron.

KNOW YOUR SHAPERS

matt with his handcrafted High-performance surfboards
  • Founder / Lead Shaper

    NOT JUST A BOARD SHAPER! THIS LOCAL FIREFIGHTER WAS born in armidale, he moved to byron in his early 20’s and has been shaping here since 1995! first starting out at Maddog Surfboards, matt then went on to create crisp surfboards and the rest is history!

finn making Custom surfboards in Byron Bay
  • second in charge

    a true Byron Bay local! Finn has been in the bay since birth in 1998. JOINING HIS FATHER’S LEAD IN 2016, FINN WORKS TO CREATE PREMIUM SURFBOARDS IN THE BAY. YOU CAN ALSO CATCH HIM WORKING ON THE BEACH AS THE LOCAL LIFEGUARD.