Paipo Focus

Our Paipo shape is made in the same way we make our bellyboards, and started out as somewhat of a recent experiment – to see what would happen if we took a more modern bodyboard outline and combined it with our 3 thin veneer approach. You can see the shaping process here.

The result was a resounding success after testing the board in slack summer waves, and finding that it could generate a lot of speed even in less powerful surf.

We first then shared some pictures on social media which drew some interest and inspired us to begin making more, offering them as a custom product, for folks who are looking for some fun in the summer waves, and now we also offer the opportunity for the Paipo to be made during our 1 day courses, as seen here.

Since the first outing, the Paipo has been a fixture in our alternative wave-craft quiver, and has seen a variety of conditions, including powerful hollow waves and lumpy shore-dump sessions, we love it!

Like all our wooden surfboards, Bellyboards and other products, our Paipos are sustainable and made to last a lifetime.

If you would like some more information on how to get yourself one of our custom paipos, click here!