Strapper Surf wins Australian Retailer of the Year

The company was named Australian Retailer of the Year (Multi Store) at the recent 2019 Surf and Boardsports Industry Association (SBIA) Surf Industry Awards.

Strapper owner and surfboard shaper Michael Di Sciascio said he was delighted to see his team recognised for their hard work.

“I’m so stoked. All Strapper wanted to do was make surfboards, hang out with people who surf and go surfing… that was 43 years ago.

“Today, my Strapper crew still have the same shared passion and work really hard to be the best surf shop we can.”

Strapper Surf was the award runner-up last year, finishing behind Coopers Surf, who were in turn runners-up this year.

The SBIA Surf Industry Awards have been held annually since 2011.

Strapper Surf was officially founded in 1976.

Di Sciascio started shaping with Strapper as a 15-year-old in 1979, before replacing Dennis “Strapper” Day as the owner of the business in 1989.