 |
|
Hutchison Handcrafted Surfboards is a roots-up surfboard shaping company,
living large and bubbling out of da dark continent, that specialises in custom-made surfboards,
custom spray designs, surfboard shaping and
second hand surfboards for sale.
Tribe
leader, Johno Hutchison has been making
quality, handcrafted surfboard shapes for the past 25 years and plies his trade each and every day
in sub-tropical Ballito, live and direct from the wave-crazy KwaZulu Natal North Coast in South Africa.
Hutchison Handcrafted Surfboards makes all kinds of insane surf-vehicles, whether you’re one
of the new crew of whippa snappas constantly going faster and boosting higher, or just a ballie geriatric trying to
support your beer-boep on a wave - whatever your surf fix, we’ve got a mad African surfboard shape
that’s got you covered. But this is no quick-fix operation. We use only the finest materials and each
surfboard is shaped, designed and custom-made to your exact specifications no shortcuts, no problems
boss - only quality handcrafted shapes that will keep you stoked and smiling like a crazee whassabee.
Just ask the likes of Mickey February, John McCarthy, Sidney Boulanger, Ryan Balfour, Mark Shepperson … the
list goes on. So take a squiz through our site, check out
our surfboards, read up on our team,
shop for second hand surfboards and join the
tribe…da African Renaissance is here!
|
 |
|
Shaper: Johno Hutchison
Dimensions: 6’4ft X 18¾ X 2½
Design: All round board for most conditions. Single into Double Concave makes for smooth surfing. You find the wave, we’ll make the board!
Glassing: Strong - For Cape Conditions
Enquires: 10 Sable Drive Ballito.
Tel/fax: (+27) 32 946 1792
Cell: (+27) 83 78 41394
Email: johno@hh-surfboards.com
|
|
|
Jordy Smith wins Billabong Pro J-Bay 2010 and leads ASP World Title Race Rankings
Jordy Smith was crowned the Billabong Pro J-Bay 2010 champion at Jeffreys Bay today, convincingly defeating Adam Melling from Australia in the final to become the first South African surfer to win an ASP World Tour event...  |
O'Neill Surfers Dominate Mr Price Pro Final
Ballito, Durban. O'Neill surfers Jordy Smith and Casey Grant were one and two at the recent 5 star ASP International Mr Price Pro event in Ballito. Both surfers had an exceptional event on either sides of the draw... |
O'Neill Raw Courage Big Wave Award winners announced : Grant Baker wins Biggest Paddle Wave
The winners of 2009 / 10 O'Neill Raw Courage Big Wave Awards presented by theBOMBsurf.com were crowned in dual ceremonies at Long Beach and the Rioja restaurant in Cape Town on Wednesday with legendary big wave charger Grant "Twiggy" Baker ... |
Billabong's Shaun Joubert sets ASP Africa record with third victory in Oakley Pro Junior
Billabong team rider Shaun Joubert won the Oakley Pro Junior title for the third time in as many years on Saturday to write his name into the ASP Africa record books as the first surfer to win the same event three times in succession... |
Jadson Andre Wins in Brazil, Slater Takes ASP Ranking's Lead, Jordy now No. 2
PRAIA DA VILA, Santa Catarina / Brazil (Thursday, April 29, 2010) - Jadson Andre (BRA), 20, 2010 ASP World Tour rookie, has defeated former nine-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 1 Kelly Slater (USA), 38, to claim the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina... |
Travis ousts ASP World No. 1 and Jordy top scores in Round 3 of Billabong Pro Santa Catarina
PRAIA DA VILA, Santa Catarina / Brazil (Thursday, April 29, 2010) - South Africans Travis Logie and Jordy Smith provided the fireworks in Round 3 of the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina in Brazil yesterday with Logie Ousting current ASP World Title rankings leader... |
Dale Staples clinches Billabong Pro Junior title in countback on Dolphin Coast
Dale Staples won the narrowest of victories in the Billabong Pro Junior men's event at Westbrook today, tying with Australian Ryan Callinan in the final of the ASP Grade-1 rated contest before being awarded the victory on a countback to each surfer's best ride... |
2010 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards Results are in
South African Grant "Twiggy" Baker Claims Ride of the Year, German Surfer Sebastian Steudtner Wins XXL Biggest Wave, California's Shawn Dollar Breaks Biggest Paddle-in Wave Record, Aussie Brooke Phillips wins Wipeout of the Year... |
Oakley Rider Royden Bryson Wins O'Neill Cold Water Classic In Scotland
Thurso, Scotland - In freezing cold conditions South African Royden Bryson claimed victory at the O'Neill Cold Water Classic 6 star event, winning US$20,000 (R150,000) as well as 3000 WQS points. Coming up against veteran competitive surfer Yuri Sodre... |
Jordy Smith gets fifth as Kelly Slater wins Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach in Australia
Jordy Smith (Durban, South Africa), 22, placed fifth in the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Snickers when he was narrowly eliminated by reigning ASP World Champion and eventual event runner-up Mick Fanning (AUS) in their quarterfinal encounter earlier today... |
Nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater Claims Fourth Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Title
Despite a suffering a hairline fracture in his foot a few days prior, Kelly Slater, nine-time ASP World Champion has claimed his fourth Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach title over current reigning two-times World Champion Mick Fanning... |
Good Surf and Great Surfing For Roll With RVCA's First Event.
Port Elizabeth - The inaugural Roll With RVCA contest in Port Elizabeth saw a massive turnout at The Pipe on Sunday, the biggest turnout ever for a non-provincial event in PE. Close to 100 surfers turned out for this family contest and day at the beach... |
Good Surf Conditions Predicted For Quiksilver Pro Junior in Durban This Weekend
The sand dredging project that has been taking place in Durban has started to show benefits, with excellent sand bank formations at all of the town beaches. North Beach, the contest venue for the upcoming Quiksilver Pro Junior... |
Oakley Pro Junior 2010 Set For Port Alfred
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape - Oakley South Africa is proud to announce the 2010 edition of the Oakley Pro Junior surfing event. This event is a World Pro Junior Grade 2 event, with US$2,500 (R18,650) first prize for the boys and US$1,000 (R7,500 ) first prize for the girls out of a total prize pool of US$12,500 (R93,000)... |
Million Dollar finale to ASP World Tours kicks off in Hawaii
Thursday 12 November 2009 – The waiting period for surfing's first US $1 million series of events kicks off in Hawaii later today as 144 men take to the waves in the 6-Star Prime rated Reef Hawaiian Pro, the first of three men's and three women's... |
Brandon Jackson 3rd in O'Neill Cold Water Classic Canada : Jumps to No. 15 on WQS
Monday 2 November 2009 - Durbanite Brandon Jackson finished third in the 6-Star rated Oakley Cold Water Classic Canada at Tofino on Vancouver Island on Saturday to jump from No. 20 to No. 15 on the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) rankings... |
Mick Fanning Claims 2009 Rip Curl Pro Search, Solidifies Lead in ASP Title Race
Mick Fanning (AUS), 28, former ASP World Champion (2007) and current ASP World No. 1, has claimed the 2009 Rip Curl Pro Search at Supertubos in Portugal, defeating fellow finalist Bede Durbidge (AUS)11... |
Chris Bertish begins international big wave quest with 3rd in giant surf at Nelscott Reef, USA
South African big wave charger Chris Bertish began his quest to conquer three of the planet's most prestigious giant surf events with a meritorious third place finish in the Liquid Militia Paddle In Exhibition at Nelscott Reef in Oregon, USA, last week... |
2009 Reef Wetsuits South African Masters Championships
A strong and highly motivated Border team deservedly won the team title at the 2009 Reef Wetsuits SA Masters Championships which was completed after four days of competition in great conditions at Outer and Inner Pool in Mossel Bay on Sunday (October 18)... |
Central KZN team wins Reunion Island Challenge at Bay of Plenty in Durban
A powerful Central KZN team followed up their victory at the recent SA Championships when they not only won the Team title but also bagged four of the seven individual titles in the second Reunion Island Challenge which was completed at Durban's Bay of Plenty ... |
Nikita Robb in contention for ASP Women's World Tour qualification
Nikita Robb moved into contention for a spot on the 2010 ASP Women’s World Tour after finishing fifth in the Rio Surf Pro International presented by Oakley and climbing four positions to 9th place overall... |
|
With temperatures rising and the days getting longer there is once again a feeling of summer in the air. This also means, a lot of wind, as the seasons begin to change. Last week saw a few patches of strong gusting wind but there were times when it was ideal to get wet. Friday this week looks to be good and hopefully there will be some opportunity over the weekend to go surfing.
The Mr Price SA Open took place in East London this past weekend. Saturday saw very small and difficult conditions at the reef causing a few upsets. Sunday however saw a jump in swell size and excellent surf making for some very exciting surfing. Greg Emslie took the win in the open division – his 4th win in the five contests. Chantelle Rautenbach was victorious in the ladies, and Slade Prestwitch in the juniors.
The SA Masters team are in Panama and so far the first four surfers to compete have all won their heats and look very confident to defend their title. The contest can be watched live by logging into www.panamaisaworldmasters.com. We wish the team all the best.
The Billabong pro Tahiti has still not run as of this time as event officials wait for the swell to kick in. SA's Jordy Smith and Travis Logie are competing. This is a very important contest as after this event, the top 44 are halved allowing for surfers on the QS to compete.
The Vodacom Torfino Beach Festival kicks off next week and promised to be very exciting and lots of fun. I will keep all updated with what's happening.
I'll see you at the beach.
Johno
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Bryan Powell "Sack" |
Bryan Powell "Sack" |
Bryan Powell "Sack" |
Bryan Powell "Sack" |
Bryan Powell "Sack" |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Bryan Powell "Sack" |
Bryan Powell "Sack" |
Bryan Powell "Sack" |
Bryan Powell "Sack" |
Bryan Powell "Sack" |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Tommie Kruger |
Tommie Kruger |
Tommie Kruger |
Tommie Kruger |
Tommie Kruger |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Tommie Kruger |
Tommie Kruger |
Tommie Kruger |
Tommie Kruger |
Tommie Kruger |
 |
|
|
|
|
| Tommie Kruger |
|
|
|
|
|