Factory Profile: CLS Surfboards
Company: Creative Laminating Surfboards
Owner: Cheyne-Lloyd Sumner
Location: Port Kembla, NSW, Australia
Phone Number: +61 424684619
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://creativelaminatingsurfboards.com
Services offered: CNC cutting, full lamination, contract manufacturing, airbrush & color lamination, blank sales, storefront operations, shaping workshops, AkuShaper design tutorials, shaping bay rentals.
Creative Laminating Surfboards; located in the heart of Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia. Owner, Cheyne-Lloyd Sumner, a legend in the Australian surfing scene since the late 90s, leads the crew at Creative Laminating Surfboards. With over 20 years of manufacturing experience under their belts, they're not just shaping boards – they're crafting works of art for brands around the world.
Like most Shapers, Cheyne started shaping for himself honing his skills and eye in on a series of trial an error developing his craft.
After years of dust covered nostril filled days and long cross-eyed nights staring down the rails whilst sanding boards he now finds himself working along side world renowned shaper and big wave surfer Dylan Longbottom.
Cheyne has a strong following on the Illawarra coast with crew eager to get there hands on his shapes ranging from a wide ranch of crafts from Fish, short boards, twin fins, Epoxy, Big guns, tow boards, and right up to high performance Malibu’s. All tried and tested by the shaper himself.
The boards that he has shaped have been a journey through the key moments that have influenced Cheyne both as a surfer and a shaper. His craft is as artful as any painting, and his amazing attention to detail and finish is second to none.
The factory utilizes cutting-edge technology like their 12' APS3000 CNC machine, 12 down racks for lamination, in house color specialists, and a team focused on consistency in every board they create. Each board is meticulously crafted with a focus on a flawless finish and exceptional performance. For more information and the full list of manufacturing services at CLS Surfboards, please visit: https://creativelaminatingsurfboards.com
Services offered at Creative Laminating Surfboards:
Custom CNC board shaping: Tailored to your unique style, body type, and surfing goals.
Full Lamination services: Including airbrush and resin color work
Production runs for established brands: Bringing their expertise to life for surfers worldwide.
Repairs and restorations: Breathing new life into your beloved board.
Shaping workshops: Learn the art of surfboard creation from the masters themselves.
Airbursh & lamination color work: Custom artwork available in-house
Blank Sales: Purchase foam from top manufacturers directly through CLS
1200 Sq. Ft. Storefront: Purchase or display boards in their open to the public warehouse
