Suppo Shapes, kitesurf craftsman in Longeville-sur-Mer

Suppo Shapes is a shaping workshop in Longeville-sur-Mer, in Vendée, about 500 m from the Bud surf spot (Les Conches). The business started in 2014, when the founder shaped his first board in his garage; he now draws on 25 years of surfing and travel.

The workshop builds custom boards, from shortboards to noseriders, with a preference for twin fins. The designs, decorated with pigments and resin, are colourful and stand apart from the white boards sold in shops.

All damaged boards are accepted, whatever the size or type of damage. The board can be dropped off at the workshop or at one of three partner shops: Manusurf (Longeville-sur-Mer), Lobstore and Nova Fun (La Tranche-sur-Mer). Prices are not published: contact the workshop.

Every day, 9am to 5pm.