Neal Purchase Jr. is a key figure in Australian surf culture, heir to a rich and respected family tradition. Son of Neal Purchase Sr.A legendary surfer and shaper in the 70s, Neal Jr. grew up with his feet in the sand, between the wave and the moss loaf.
From an early age, he distinguished himself in the world of free surf thanks to a fluid, radical style imbued with soul surfing. Neal never really sought the glory of competition, preferring line up and deep sessions rather than podiums. Nevertheless, his mastery of tube ridingits bottom turns and his ability to read waves with a rare sensitivity have earned him worldwide recognition among purists.
Alongside his surfing, Neal Purchase Jr. soon turned his attention to the surf shapecontinuing his father's legacy. He refined his hand shapingHis boards are designed for pure sensations rather than raw performance. His work is characterized by retro designs inspired by the 70s, with particular attention paid to the railsat rockerand drifts (end of setup).
Using materials such as tinted resinthe Volan fiberglassand in some cases bamboohis boards - whether twin fins, fishesor longboards - are both gliding objects and collectors' items. Each model is the fruit of an in-depth study of the carvingfluidity and harmony with the wave.
Today, Neal Purchase Jr. is one of the prestigious international shapers invited to the Shapers Clubthe platform of excellence created by UWL in France. Visit Shapers Clubnow based in Marennes d'Oléron in a 1800 m² space, enables craftsmen like Neal to design, shape and share their know-how in a collaborative, human setting.
Thanks to this collaboration, European surf enthusiasts now have access to Neal Purchase's iconic models, crafted to the highest standards in one of Europe's most innovative workshops. Each board made in France respects Neal's vision: elegant, organic and resolutely focused on the essence of surfing.
