Dan Mann is a master shaper and designer known for creating some of the world's most popular high-performance surfboard models with Firewire Surfboards and Slater Designs. Mannkine is Dan’s personal and family brand, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of high-performance surfing.

Most of Dan Mann's shapes feature volume hidden within clever contours, full outlines, and refined foil distributions. Check out Surf 'n Show for in depth reviews and contact us to refine your dimensions with Lance Mann, Dan's son.

Dan Mann's shapes are known for versatility. While his grovelers excel in sub-par 1- to 3-foot surf, his daily drivers and high-performance shapes are built to handle everything from chest-high beach breaks to well overhead, hollow reef waves.

Many of Dan Mann's designs are engineered with a 5-fin setup with specialized fin measurements to allow seamless switching between Thruster and Quad configurations. Thrusters deliver control and vertical pivot, while Quads offer increased down-the-line speed and rail-to-rail hold.

Reach out to Lance on the order page to get started. He will get in touch with you on the next steps.

Custom board ordering at Mannkine is a prescriptive process based on decades of shaping experience. With over 30,000 boards shaped, all we need is your height, weight, and a general idea of your target dimensions, volume, and any additional notes. Dan will prescribe the design.

If you prefer hands-on design control or want to build a board completely from scratch yourself, we highly recommend checking out build.pureglass.com. You can upload your own Shape3d or AKU Shaper file, receive an instant itemized price built from their current rate sheet, and reserve or pay directly all while keeping your design completely confidential and your own.

No, definitely not. We offer all types of shortboards, midlengths, and longboards. You can dream up any design and we'll make it work the Mannkine Way.

Standard production for custom builds typically takes 3 to 4 months.

Yes, reply to our email within 24 hours of purchase. Once glassing or shaping has commenced, changes or cancellations can no longer be processed. However, you can trade in or sell your surfboard for consignment at Clairemont Surf Shop.

Traditional polyurethane, EPS + wood stringer, and of course, Dark Arts full carbon vacuum bag construction.

Mannkine logos are always in the center of the board and 1/3 from the nose on both the deck and bottom. However, you can let us know your preferred glassing schedule and we'll give you our opinion based on the design.

You can select your preferred fin system (FCS II or Futures) when ordering. Keep an eye on our website for more options coming soon.

Due to the unpredictable forces of nature and surfing, no surfboard manufacturer guarantees boards against breaking, buckling, or any pressure dings. However, if your board arrives damaged or has a manufacturing defect, please get a hold of us.

All surfboard constructions are heat-sensitive, especially Dark Arts. Always keep your board covered in a reflective bag when not in water, avoid leaving it inside hot vehicles, and keep it out of direct sunlight for extended periods. If dinged, allow the board to dry out completely before repairing with the appropriate resin (do not use polyester resin on EPS foam).

Yes, contact us and Lance will get in touch with you.

You can pick up your PU or EPS order at PureGlass in Costa Mesa, CA. For Dark Arts orders, you can meet pick yours up in La Jolla, CA. If needed, shipping is handled by BoardShipper. Lance will coordinate with you and BoardShipper for a seamless delivery.