CKSurfboards

Here’s a 10′1″ classic single fin build by Sparky in 1987. These boards are highly sought after and you will rarely find one for sale. If  you do luck out and find one for sale, it usually is in pretty bad shape like this board. When I saw this board it gave me inspiration to bring back the single fin shapes that the Hawaii guys love to ride. Everyone has been so caught up into the 60’s california log shapes that we forget that the surfing done in Hawaii is alot different. When I watch the old timers at ala moana beach park like Fuji and Reid, they are actually surfing their boards rather than just trimming. So keep a look out for some new designs for summer 09.

Loading up the camper car for the 6 hour journey from Tokyo to Sendai. All boards, bags, snacks and bodies loaded and ready to go. The begining of a great trip…

Notice the one crazy Hawaiian boy with shorts and a tee shirt. It’s about 14 degrees C out! He lasted about 45 mins.

As you can see, Japan gets some goood waves too. Secret spot in Kumamoto. Pic: suzuki keita

Nothing like a cold beer and some BBQ after a great day of surfing.

Then back to Grande Goto Inn for relax time and more beers.

Eat too much of these guys and you’ll be running to the bathroom all night.

A cool new board for Mr. Jumbo Karakuchi. A 5′6″ Twinkie with smoke tint and smoke fins. Im glad to see Mr. Karakuchi riding something other than a chipped shortboard. He is in love again…