It is basic materials science theory. To best utilise the characteristics of carbon when dealing with the flex and energy feedback/return (i.e. for carbon to work effectively) it needs to be placed under tension in a linear fashion. Nick Blair firmly believes Karboload is the only carbon/epoxy glassing layup out there where its two unique
Keith Matsuoka is an incredible big wave surfer and is the best guy to work with on guns. Every winter I shape him a big wave quiver and watch him rip on the North Shore. Working with Keito, Dean Morrison and Carlos Burle on their Hawaii quivers each year has
Some models have a tale behind them that is stranger than others. Here is the Scrob, and introducing it’s baby brother the SubScrob. Named after “Scottish Rob” whom I designed the first custom board for, which went on to become a popular request as an all-round utility performer at beach
Oney Anwar's favourite board for free surfs around the Gold Coast and at home is the Bombay Blues model 5’10 x 18 3/8 x 2 1/8 with a round tail. “It has the best speed and good for small and big waves. Its really light which makes it so good for airs. Out
Luel Felipe had a great run at the Australian Open in Manly. It was great to catch up with Luel and Alan Donato and make them a new quiver for Australia. I made them an assortment of Scrob and Silent Savage models ranging from 5'6" - 5'8". Luel is having
Car Park Stories is an insane surf video by Toby Cregan staring Joistik team riders Brett Burcher and Elliott Marshall. The boys both surf their favourite Silent Savage models. [embed]https://vimeo.com/81690929[/embed]
We have a good selection of longboards available but it is always best to customise to rider specifications. Contact me to see what will work best for you. The Glide Series The Glide Series consists of 4 models and covers the bases when it comes to longboard design, whether your approach is dated
"A cool, unique good wave design by an interesting shaper, Nick Blair of Joistik Surfboards. The Nick Blair Surfboards Slipper is silky smooth as it flows down the line on a small, clean swell. In that waist high to just overhead beach break conditions that a lot of us surf a
O'Neill's James Woods is 19 years old and based in Tugun on Australia’s Gold Coast. You'll find James surfing D’Bah, Snapper or his favorite South Straddie with back-footed panache. James finished 9th last year on the Pro Junior series and is looking to go better this year and qualify for the
The CabSav is a small wave weapon which has to be ridden to be believed. It is our most popular model and is a best seller for small summer waves in Australia and Japan. The CabSav leans towards the fun side of small wave surfing but still maintains it's small wave
