What tail shape should I order?
The tail shape depends on what you want the board to do. The squash tail is great for generating speed. When you pump the board for speed the corner of the tail digs in and give you a little more pop. The downside is when…
Do I have to learn on a longboard?
No, you can try to learn on a smaller board. But it will take much longer. A length of the board equals glide and momentum. The longer the glide the more time you have to get to your feet. The more times you get to…
I want to learn how to surf. Where do I start?
Waikiki is the perfect place to learn. The waves are gentle, the bottom is mostly sand, and the crowd is friendly. The easiest way to learn to surf is to start on the biggest board possible. We recommend getting a lesson for the first day. …
Rell Sunn Foundation Board
This was a custom board made for the Rell Sunn Foundation.
Mike Casey, Proud of His Woody
Mike Casey is proud to have just finished this 11’0 chambered, Balsa gun. The darker wood is red wood and the fin is Koa. This board has sold for $8000.
Otis Lamination Videos
Otis is hamming it up for more instructional videos. Grant from Fiberglass Hawaii has been filming every type of lamination. Once they are edited down they will be posted on You Tube. Check out the tint lamination video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_73JZE1B730
EPS Core, Bamboo Deck
This is a performance long board shaped from 1.5lb EPS. The bottom is 6oz opaque lamination with a double 6oz deck over bamboo veneer. The gloss finish really makes the bamboo look good. We were using this construction on kite boards and they held up…
Bamboo Deck Long Board
This is a long board with 1.5lbs EPS core with a Bamboo deck. The bottom is opaque red epoxy lamination and a silver pin line on the deck. We can vacuum bag a Bamboo deck on a long board for $125 and $75 for a…
Hand Painted Hawaiian Flag
This is a hand painted Hawaiian flag, all free hand on a white opaque lamination.
EPS/Epoxy/Bamboo, Super Strong, Super Light, Made in Hawaii
This is a hand shaped EPS blank with epoxy lamination and vacuum bagged bamboo deck. These boards are extremely light and extremely strong. This construction cost $480 as a clear sand finish. This cost less then the Chinese Fire Wire boards and it’s made in…