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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!
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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
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Jordy Smith finishes runner-up to Kelly Slater at Rip Curl Pro Portugal
South Africa's Jordy Smith finished runner up to former nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 38, in a matchup between the current ASP World Nos. 1 and 2 in the Rip Curl Pro Portugal today...  |
Team South Africa aims for gold at the 2010 Billabong ISA World Games in Peru
Team South Africa, the first of 30 national teams to arrive in Peru for the 2010 Billabong ISA World Games, has stated that they mean business in this “Olympics” of surfing which takes place just south of Lima from October 19- 27... |
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... |
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After some solid swell early last week, the surf settled down and there was ample chance to get wet. The large gnarly conditions however saw Sid and Damon teaming up to do some tow-ins last Monday. Conditions were so heavy that a paddle out was impossible. Damon whipped Sid into a few huge waves with some exceptional rides on offer including some of the biggest barrels I've ever seen ridden. Hats off to the two of them who are certainly taking big wave surfing to the next level in our area.
The surf looks to remain small for the rest of the week with a fresh groundswell arriving on Friday. The weekend looks to be solid with good period and light winds. If it looks good - get wet.
The SA Champs took place at Seal Point this past week. Border were victorious with KZN in second spot. Open men's was won by Greg Emslie, and Nikita Rob took the ladies title. Boys U 20 was won by Nick Godfrey with Sarah Baum taking the girls U 20 title.
The SA Junior team leave for Peru this week to compete in the ISA Junior World Games. SA boasts a strong team and we wish them well. I will also be attending and look forward to watching some of the best juniors in the world competing. It can be viewed online at ISA.com.
Hope the surf cranks - see you in two weeks.
Johno
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