B & W Surfboards and Wetsuits

We will custom make an epoxy surfboard to your specifications, either based on our standard range of surfboards, or to your design from the ground up! We will also do your custom color (either spray or resin) job, so you can have surfboard that is as individual as you are!
To start the order process, just send us an email and we will send out an order form (Excel spreadsheet) to you. There is no commitment in just asking for the form. Of course we have boards that you can just buy "off the shelf". Boards in stock are shown on this page

Guaranteed!

We absolutely guarantee that you will be satisfied with your custom board. If not we will take it back as a trade-in on another custom board. Our shaper will not shape a bad board. He has shaped literally hundreds of boards. If the custom board you get does not suit your particular style (but we will make every effort to ensure that it does) we will re-design a board for you. You must remember of course that in taking your original custom board back as a trade-in, the price we give you will vary on the condition of the board, but assuming it is still in perfect condition, we will give you up to 62% of the original purchase price. We are like any business - to survive we have to make money, and if we trade a board back in we need to then be able to re-sell it at a profit. But at the end of the day, this hardly ever happens! (taking a trade-in that is - everyone loves their custom boards!)

Our epoxy boards are all hand made originals. A lot of epoxy boards on the market are factory popouts. Not ours. Factory popouts have two advantages. One, they are cheap. Two, each unit of each model made is identical. We are firm believers in the individuality of the surfer. Even if two surfers had near identical physical characteristics (height, weight etc.) they may still have quite different surfing styles. A board that suits one surfer just needs to be tweeked a little to make it just right for another surfer. Over the 35 years I have been surfing, I have occasionally owned a board that was just "me". I did not have to think about how the board would respond. It would just respond exactly as I wanted it to. But that board may not have suited every wave I surfed and it did not last forever. I eventually wanted a change. And dealing with a local board manufacturer enables you to get just the right board for you!

Another important point. The popout type epoxy boards often don't have a stringer. Ours do and this makes a difference. Less chance of bending or breaking your board!

Why epoxy resin? The construction method with our epoxy boards is very similar to the traditional board. Our high density EPS blanks are lighter and stronger than standard polyurethane blanks and we usually use 3x6oz on the deck and 2x6oz on the bottom. If requested we can also use timber veneers which enhance both the strength and the asthetic appeal of your board.

Epoxy boards are not indestructible, but they are more resistant to dings than standard boards. So dings from the typical knocks a board gets being handled out of the water are a thing of the past. The IXPS foam is closed cell and will not absorb water like a normal board. The clear epoxy resin has UV inhibitors to increase the life expectancy of the board. Using epoxy resin is also a healthier choice for workers in the fibreglass industry. It gives off less fumes than polyester resins. You can expect to get many years of service from your board and still have a good resale value on it when it is time to say good-bye. We do not believe in disposable surfboards. Our polystyrene blanks are more environmentally friendly than standard blanks to, both in the manufacturing and in shaping. As much excess as possible is recycled. We even gather excess material from other local manufacturers for recycling.

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Some examples of our boards are below:

Retro Fish (and modified Retros). A great small wave board. Standard sizes are 6'2" or 6'10", 22" to 22 1/2" wide and 2 3/4" to 3" thick. The standard fin setup is as a Quin/Quad/Tri/Twin fin, or we can do twin keels if you prefer. Prices start at $799.00

Performance Short Boards. Standard dimensions are from 5'8' to 6'4" long and 18" to 18 3/4" wide. For youthful advanced surfers in medium to large waves, this board is designed to take you to your physical limits and beyond!

Minimals. We can either do custom epoxy minimals or we do have a range (from 7' to 8') of budget priced imported epoxy boards. Great boards for those scaling down from a Malibu, or just learning, our Minimals are easy paddling, easy riding, and highly manouverable!Prices start from $450.00.

Malibus. Our Mals come in two standard sizes, 9' and 9'6" but we can customize this of course. These boards are great performers with a slight concave in the nose and a double-vee through the rest of the board. You will be amazed how easy you can crank this thing around in a full on-cutback! But, if you want a nose rider or some other shape, just tell us and we will do it for you! Prices start at $1,100.00

This board is featured last in the top video on this page.

Wave Stealer. Not old enough to get on a Mal and want more performance than a Minimal? Want a bit more paddling power without sacrificing performance? Maybe you are a few kilos heavier than you used to be? This is definitely a board worth trying. These boards are my personal favourite and incredibly versatile, working in all size surf. Standard sizes are 7', 7'6" and 8' and 20" to 22" wide. Prices start from $850.00