Custom wood stand up paddle boards —You could call it old school—in a new way. Humans have long embraced wood for its buoyant and hardy characteristics, so it stands to reason that SUP manufacturers and do-it-yourselfers would look to this traditional material to create beautiful—and beautifully functional—boards.
These boards do not have foam cores or veneer; they’re solid wood with a hollow core. Depending on the manufacturer, these boards will vary in rib and spine structure on the inside, the core structure that gives these boards stability, support, and strength.
Custom wood stand up paddle boards are more ding resistant than other boards thanks to the thickness of the wood as compared to thin veneer covering a foam core board. The species of wood used will also provide some measure of resistance as to overall wear and tear. And bonus: these boards can be just as lightweight as their foam core cousins.
According to Paul Jensen, a long time surfer and now maker and instructor in building custom wood stand up paddle boards, these boards are unique for several reasons:
The process of building a paddle board in 4 minutes 19 seconds
Stand Up Paddle Board Construction from simon winograd on Vimeo.
Before automation and assembly lines, there were builders in wood. There is satisfaction in crafting something using traditional materials, especially when you embrace the challenge to build something you will use and love. By building it yourself, you can customize your ride for a uniquely personal experience from start to finish—on the water!
Video below - Part 1 - building a wooden paddle board by Robinson Custom Fab and Woodworking
From North Vancouver, British Columbia, a hand crafted stand up paddle board by Kelvin Humenny.
MAKE IT YOURSELF KITS
KAHOLO SUP (kits)
http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/surf_boats/kaholo-stand-up-paddleboard.html
Build in one week
Kaholo 12 ft 6 in
Building a Kaholo Board – accelerated time frames
DESCRIPTION: Olympia, Washinton, U.S. - sign up for a beginner class on how to build your own wood stand up paddle board with a supplied farm kit.
Link: http://www.hollowsurfboards.com/index.htm
CUSTOM WOOD PADDLE BOARD COMPANIES
CUSTOM GRAIN (Waterford, MI, U.S)
http://www.custommade.com/stand-up-paddle-board/by/dammanwoodworking/
SURF WOOD BOARDS SUPPLY (kits)
http://www.woodsurfboardsupply.com
Most of these boards are for surf although SUPs are included:
Long
Short
Performance
Flat water
FINS
CHESAPEAKE LIGHT CRAFT
Wood Fins
PADDLES
SHAW 7 TENNEY (Orono, Maine, U.S.)
PADDLES
http://www.shawandtenney.com/product-category/canoe-kayak-and-sup-paddles
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