How to Choose A Surfboard
Board Choices
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Our Boards are a Composite Construction (ECO Board)
Recyclable EPS foam core shaped on an AKU machine to any size or shape you want then clad with plantation grown timber.
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Choosing a board that suits you!
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We have developed a fomula to help you work out what size board will suit you best.
Formula for Surfboards:
Half your weight = the volume of the board in litres. If your weight is 100 kgs then you should start at 50 liters in volume. Then reduce the volume depending upon your surf fittness and experience.
We always recommened to go bigger rather than smaller. Most people ride boards that are too small for their ability!
Built for You
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Don't have time to come to a Workshop, let us build it for you, just drop us a line to discuss your requirements!
Surfboard Sizes
Fish Models
5' 11" Vola
A traditonal fish, very fast for its size and super responsive. Suits all skill level.
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Balin Board Bag to suit this Board $115
6' 4" Striper
Fin options - Twin - Quad
Workshop Price: $1450
Designed by Rich Blundell
A big brother to the Vola, easy to paddle suits a bigger guy who wants to ride a fish.
Our most popular fish, suits all skill level.
Balin Board Bag to suit this Board $115
Shortboard Models
6' 4" Sapling
Fin options - Thruster
Workshop Price: $1450
Designed by Darren Minchin
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A typical shortboard that can be thrown around on a wave all day. A great board for
for someone who wants something different from the standard white foam boards that will last longer than a couple of summers!
Suits an intermediate to experienced skill level.
Balin Board Bag to suit this Board $115
6' 4" Daz
Fin options - Thruster
Workshop Price: $1450
Designed by Darren Minchin
A great all round Shortboard with a single concave through the centre running into double out the tail .
Suits an intermediate to experienced skill level.
Balin Board Bag to suit this Board $115
Retro Models
6' 9" Driftwood
Fin options - Single - Single plus side fins
Workshop Price: $1550
Designed by Robert Ivers
Also available at 6' and 6'6"
A Retro style board with moden rails, a forgiving board and an easy paddler.
Suits all skill level.
Balin Board Bag to suit this Board $130
7' 2" Pintail
Fin options - Single - Single plus side fins
Workshop Price: $1550
Designed by Robert Ivers
Also available at 6' and 6'6"
A full on Retro single fin with the classic beak nose, Old School rails and flat rocker.
Suits an intermediate to experienced skill level.
Balin Board Bag to suit this Board $130
Mid Length
Mid Length
6' 9" Woodpecker
Fin options - Thruster
Workshop Price: $1550
Designed by Robert Ivers
Available in custom sizes
A typical shortboard shape that's suitable for all wave types with more volume for the bigger guy.
Suits an intermediate to experienced skill level.
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Balin Board Bag to suit this Board $130
8' Indo Gun
Fin options - Single - Thruster
Workshop Price: $1650
Designed by Darren Minchin
A classic Indo Gun that is extremely fast. Designed for big hollow waves, this is the board you get down off the wall, for those big wave days!
Suits an experienced skill level.
Balin Board Bag to suit this Board $140
Mini Malibu Models
6' 6" Splinter
Fin options - Single - Single plus side fins
Workshop Price: $1450
Also available at 7'
Designed by Robert Ivers
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A great board for those small days when you just want some fun .
An easy paddler that catches waves with ease.
Suits all skill levels.
Balin Board Bag to suit this Board $120
7' 6" Splinter
Fin options - Single - Thruster
Workshop Price: $1650
Designed by Robert Ivers
A great board for all surfers, one the most popular boards we make. An easy
paddler that catches waves with ease. Whether you're new to surfing or an old pro
this board suits everyone. Suits all skill levels.
Balin Board Bag to suit this Board $130
Mid Length
8' Spruce
Fin options - Single - Single plus side fins
Workshop Price: $1650
Designed by Robert Ivers
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An all round board (hence the name). If you're not ready to go to a Mal but appreciate the extra volume and like the traditional surfboard look.
Then this one is for you!
Suits all skill levels.
Balin Board Bag to suit this Board $140
Malibu Models
9' 1" Splinter
Fin options - Single - Single plus side fins
Workshop Price: $1750
Also available at 9'6" $1850
Designed by Robert Ivers
A popular modern Mal, that is suitable for everyone. Easy to paddle and catch waves.
A great board for the beginer or the experienced surfer.
Suits all skill levels.
Balin Board Bag to suit this Board $145
9'1" Retro Pig
Fin option - Single
Workshop Price: $1750
Designed by Darren Minchin
An Old School Mal that has its wide point in the back half of the board. With extra tail Rocker to aid tighter turns. This board is straight out of the 60's.
Suits all skill levels.
Balin Board Bag to suit this Board $145
Paipo's
9' 6" Beetle
Fin options - Single
Workshop Price: $1850
Also available at other sizes
Designed by Robert Ivers
A Retro inspired Mal, that is a great nose rider. Easy to paddle and catch waves.
A great board for the intermediate or experienced surfer.
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Balin Board bag to suit this board $145
Paipos are only built at 1/2 Day Paipo Workshops
Workshop Price: $375
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Traditional Hawaiian Surfcraft 4'
Great fun for all ages and all skill level.
A good introduction to learn about building handmade wooden surfcraft.
