Hollow Wooden Surfboards - Custom Design

By Turtle - Published on 4th August 2008 | Viewed 8650 times.

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I live in the South West, and build these boards just outside Plymouth, near Mothecombe beach. I have made & surfed foam core boards, but decided to try making Hollow Wooden Surfboards, after coming across some on the internet. I was sold on the classic look of the boards, as well as the environmental benefits that come with Hollow Wooden boards. They are very labour intensive as opposed to foam core boards, but this is due to each one being a totally unique, original board and I feel the outcome is worth far more than the work involved.

The Boards

The boards are generally made with Balsa strips for the top & bottom decks, laid over a marine ply ‘fishbone’ frame. The rails are usually a combination of balsa & hardwood contrast, however the beauty & individuality of the boards leaves you to decide on the different types of wood used, based on your own creativity. The variations are limitless.

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General

These boards are for the surfers who want to surf on classic style surfboards, as well as newer shape boards made with classic styles. These boards are more environmentally friendly, along with there stunning appearance. Please email below for additional information or to request prices.

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Sales

I can offer 100% custom size boards. This includes length, width, depth of crown, nose & tail rockers, rail types, number of fins etc.

RS

Please check out our new website & free Forum. Log in to chat about boards, share projects, and best practise. Contact me at the email address below for any additional info, pics or just a chat about the boards. The Board featured is a 9' Classic longboard, low rocker, catches waves like no other board I have ridden.

To Chris & Nick, keep the wood coming! Matt, inspirational London surfer. Remember, its never a stupid idea!

Roy

Website – www.hwsurfboards.com
Email - info@hwsurfboards.com

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	Francois Bouwer253 days ago	Unrated
	I've been considering making my own wood boards myself. But I have noticed most of the boards on the internet are either longboards, fishes, or really old outdated shapes. I'm thinking of making a nice 6'5, with lots of rocker, round tail, and a general performance shape. A kind of bigger wave all round board. Something that will work on anything from 3ft to 8ft. I am quite big, 6'3", and weigh 85kg, and still climbing. I'm really strong and train every day. I am not interested in tail slides or airs, but I'd like to carve and hack waves, as well as get some really hollow tubes. I don't mind a board that is three or even four times heavier than a foam board of the same shape. I in fact already prefer a quite heavy board, and I always ask for an extra thick glass job. I will also not use balsa for the board, but a form of cedar. I feel strength is the main thing. The waves I surf are powerful enough for the board to run nicely. I in general want a board with power, speed, durability, with a performance shape, but with the advantage of it being heavy, which will give it lots of momentum, and will really force me to put everything I've got into a turn. I believe that will make for more powerful, faster, more stylish surfing. Power and speed through thick sections is my main priority.

	Turtle1297 days ago	+71 Rating
	Hi Tony_B, Thanks for the kind words. I have certainly considered building with Bamboo. I have seen boards made from Bamboo, and they look awesome! The only probs I have found, is sourcing the wood. Trying to keep costs down etc. Excellent suggestion, thanks

	president Oboema1298 days ago	+75 Rating
	Great work! Have you considered building with bamboo?

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