For Independent Shapers
More shaping. Less chasing leads and follow-ups.
Free: public profile on the shaper directory — portfolio, turnaround times, and contact details. Surfers in your region find you when they browse local shapers.
Premium (free during beta): online inquiries in your dashboard, plus visibility in board guides and comparisons.
Open worldwide. Strongest provider coverage in NZ and Australia today.
Why shapers join
Free Directory Listing
Public profile with portfolio and contact info — findable when surfers browse shapers in your region
Premium Discovery
Featured in board comparisons and guides when surfers research catalog boards (premium)
Structured Inquiries
Online form with board type, skill, height, weight, and message — lands in your dashboard (premium)
No Commission
You quote and collect payment directly — we don't take a cut
How Sticks.surf Works
Free gets you on the directory. Premium connects you to surfers researching boards.
Create Your Listing
Free directory profile with portfolio, turnaround times, and contact details.
Surfers Find You
Free: browsable on the shaper directory by region. Premium: also visible in board guides and comparisons.
They Reach Out
Free: contact via phone, email, or website on your profile. Premium: structured online inquiry with board specs.
You Quote & Shape
Follow up, send quote, shape the board. You collect payment directly — no commission.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Free listing stays free. Premium pricing not set yet — everything free during beta.
| Feature | Free $0/mo | BETA FREE Premium $0/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Shaper directory listing | ||
| Custom board portfolio | ||
| Contact details on profile | ||
| Online inquiry form | — | |
| Inquiry management dashboard | — | |
| Location-based visibility | ||
| Featured in board comparison | — | |
| Custom alternatives in guides | — | |
| Priority search placement | — | |
| Inquiry analytics dashboard | — | Coming Soon |
| Automatic Google review requests | — | Coming Soon |
| Quotation tools | — | Coming Soon |
| Payment solution | — | Coming Soon |
Paid tiers will be shaped with early shapers before anything is charged. No credit card required now.
No credit card required • Cancel anytime
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get paid?
You handle all transactions directly with customers. On premium, we send you structured inquiries — you quote and close the sale. We don't take commissions or process payments.
What's the commitment?
Free listing is forever free, no credit card required. If we introduce paid plans after beta, pricing will be agreed with early shapers first — month-to-month, cancel anytime. No commitment until then.
What information do inquiries include?
Premium online inquiries include name, email, phone (optional), board type, experience level, height, weight, and their message. Free listings show your contact details so surfers can reach you directly.
How is this different from Instagram or Facebook?
Instagram and Facebook are great for inspiration — but when someone wants a custom board, they search locally or browse service listings. Free: your profile on the shaper directory. Premium: structured inquiries when surfers research boards on Sticks, managed in a dashboard — not a DM thread.
Is this just a directory?
The free tier is a directory listing with portfolio and contact details. Premium adds online inquiries, an inquiry dashboard, and visibility in board guides and comparisons when surfers are researching catalog boards.
How many inquiries should I expect?
We're in early beta. Some premium shapers get inquiries; volume isn't guaranteed yet. The free listing costs nothing — list your profile, share it locally, and enable premium (free during beta) when you want structured leads.
When does beta testing end?
When we have enough active shapers receiving regular inquiries to validate what features matter most. Beta testers will get 30 days notice before any pricing changes.
List free. See if inquiries follow.
Five minutes to set up. No credit card. Cancel anytime after beta pricing starts.
Questions? Email support@sticks.surf