Summer is coming - Get an Alaia - Alaia from $329 and Simmons / Alaia Hybrids from $425

Checking the forcasts and I've got a week of small surf and onshore winds coming my way. Summer seems to be on its way...



















3 years ago I wouldn't have bothered going out knowing I'd just get frustrated trying to surf weak mushy onshore waves.

My prespective on surfing totally changed when I really got into riding alaias. All of a sudden a knee high peak started to look enticing. Even on the smallest and weakest swells, with an alaia I know I will score some great rides.

Here is Tim, riding a King George Alaia Hybrid with mini keels on tiny waves at Lorne Point. This model is much easier to ride than a regular alaia - this was only Tim's second wave on his new board.

For those of you who haven't got an alaia in the quiver you really are missing out. You might not surf it every day, or if you are like me it will be your go to board for just about everythng, but when the waves are small there is nothing better.

If you would like your own alaia or alaia hybrid our prices are:

Standard Alaia up 6"4' with a square, round or swallow tail is $329
For an Alaia Hybrid  - King George or Flounder models up 6"2' is $389
For an Alaia/Mini Simmons Hybrid 6"1' X 19' with fcs plugs prices start from $425
  - Please note prices on paulownia can vary greatly acording to demand and supply, as such our prices do change as well so please email to confirm a quote.

If you are looking for a fast fun eco friendly wooden fish call James on 0417 106 480 to discuss making a custom board.

Derrick's Single - Korduroy Specials

Super cool - little Single Fin Clip!

Balsa Singlefin - Smooth and Sleek - The Merluza

The Merluza -

I've just finished this solid balsa and red cedar singlefin, I've named Merluza after a beautiful sleek and fast Chilean Fish. I designed this tri-planning hull 6 ft Singlefin for long peeling solid waves.

Her maiden voyage was an absolute joy for me, you can really drive through your bottom turns and set clean high lines. Effortless speed down the line, just let the board and the waves do the work for you.

Stay posted for some more photos and maybe a vid down the track.

For more info send me a message!

Big thanks to Ochroma Surfboards for supplying this recycled balsa - really high quality product and easy to work with! Check em out at: http://ochroma.com.au/

Loving working with Balsa

Hi All,

Sorry for the lack of cool and exciting posts of late, but I have just been really flat out with work. Upside is I've been working with some beautiful balsa for Ochroma Surfboards in South Oz. The timber is all reclaimed and recycled and is a joy to work with.

Boards are comimg together really well and I can't wait to get the 6'1 single fin in the water for a test ride!

If you are interested in getting a balsa board or any other hollow or solid board for summer let me know!

Enjoy the waves!

James

Balsa boards now a much more affordable option!

I have been dreaming of building a balsa board for some time now, but the price has always held me back.

All that has changed now with some very afforable reclaimed balsa from Ochroma in South OZ.

Check em out at Ochroma.com.au

Looking forward to building some balsa boards soon!

Great little clip on Geoff and his Dovetail Surfboards and the Upcoming Wooden Board Day - Wood is Good!

Freezing wind, lashing rain storms - but this board still blows my mind

This morning's surf was cold. It was 7 degrees outside, but with the wind chill it felt like -5...

It rained and hailed horizontally. The normally very cold water felt warm compared to the open air. The swell was a long range winter swell pulsing in from the South West.

I found a nice left left bank that not surpirsingly was deserted in the early dawn grey. Paddling out with the rain stinging the back of my neck and an icecream headache after duck diving every wave, I questioned whether this was such a good idea.

Three waves later I was blissfully unaware of the cold freezing wind, or the horrizontal hail lost completely in the unique euphoria that only a good surf can bring.

My intention was to test the Flounder in some decent waves, well I achieved that, the set waves were overhead and were wrapping perfectly around and unloading on the shallow bank. The Flounder performed exceptionally well. By far the best board I have shaped to date. Its speed is fantastic, I am yet to discover the limitations of its hold in hollow waves and its control through turns is good. I love this shape.

I'm planning to do another batch of boards at the end of this month. If you are interested shoot me an email.

Cheers
James