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THE HISTORY OF HUTCHISON HANDCRAFTED SURFBOARDS 

Hutchison Handcrafted Surfboards is a roots-up surfboard shaping company, living large on the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Johno Hutchison AKA “HUTCH”, has been making quality handcrafted surfboards for the past 30 years and piles his trade, daily in his humble home based shaping bay in sub-tropical Ballito, specializing in custom hand-shaped surfboards to suit each individual surfer’s needs. Using only the finest materials, each surfboard is shaped, designed and custom built to your exact specifications, with no shortcuts taken. These boards are inspired by the past, present and future of board design. Johno enjoys making boards reminiscent of days past and keenly keeps an idea of what’s happening in designs of the present. Travelling abroad and locally, being involved in contests and surfing different spots helps keep his shapes fresh.

THIS BOARD

Here is something classic for everyone. These boards cover a broad range, from hybrids to minimals and everything in between. Each board is custom crafted to perfection and designed to your specific needs, including glassing. Classic boards are generally about 7.0ft. These boards look good with resin tints and high polishes – old school style.

• Model: Big Chief
• Type: Minimal
• Code: HHB3431
• Shaper: Johno Hutchison
• Length: 7' 2"
• Width: 21 1/2"
• Thickness: 2 3/4"
• Litres: 49.6L
• Top Deck Spray: Clear
• Bottom Deck Spray: Clear
• Tail Shape: Kelly
• Fin Plugs: Thruster Futures
• Recommended Rider: Beginner - Experienced
  

THE HISTORY OF HUTCHISON HANDCRAFTED SURFBOARDS 

Hutchison Handcrafted Surfboards is a roots-up surfboard shaping company, living large on the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Johno Hutchison AKA “HUTCH”, has been making quality handcrafted surfboards for the past 30 years and piles his trade, daily in his humble home based shaping bay in sub-tropical Ballito, specializing in custom hand-shaped surfboards to suit each individual surfer’s needs. Using only the finest materials, each surfboard is shaped, designed and custom built to your exact specifications, with no shortcuts taken. These boards are inspired by the past, present and future of board design. Johno enjoys making boards reminiscent of days past and keenly keeps an idea of what’s happening in designs of the present. Travelling abroad and locally, being involved in contests and surfing different spots helps keep his shapes fresh.

THIS BOARD

Here is something classic for everyone. Each board is custom crafted to perfection and designed to your specific needs, including glassing. Classic boards are generally about 9ft to 10ft. These boards look good with resin tints, wood finishes, fabric inlays and high polishes – old school style.

• Model: Rodeo
• Type: Longboard
• Code: HHB3429
• Shaper: Johno Hutchison
• Length: 9' 0"
• Width: 22
• Thickness: 2 3/4"
• Litres: 63.5L
• Top Deck Spray: Light blue
• Bottom Deck Spray: Light blue
• Tail Shape: Rounded
• Fin Plugs: Fusion + Box
• Recommended Rider: Intermediate - Experienced
  

THE HISTORY OF HUTCHISON HANDCRAFTED SURFBOARDS 

Hutchison Handcrafted Surfboards is a roots-up surfboard shaping company, living large on the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Johno Hutchison AKA “HUTCH”, has been making quality handcrafted surfboards for the past 30 years and piles his trade, daily in his humble home based shaping bay in sub-tropical Ballito, specializing in custom hand-shaped surfboards to suit each individual surfer’s needs. Using only the finest materials, each surfboard is shaped, designed and custom built to your exact specifications, with no shortcuts taken. These boards are inspired by the past, present and future of board design. Johno enjoys making boards reminiscent of days past and keenly keeps an idea of what’s happening in designs of the present. Travelling abroad and locally, being involved in contests and surfing different spots helps keep his shapes fresh.

THIS BOARD

Good for the adventurous, wanting to experience and experiment with drawing different lines on waves like it was done in the old days. But there’s nothing old about the way the boards move – super fast and smooth. The sizes, shapes and glassing all vary depending on the style of board, with old school glassing and polishing for some of that old style.

• Model: Flying Fish
• Code: HHB3438
• Shaper: Johno Hutchison
• Length: 6' 4"
• Width: 21 1/2"
• Thickness: 2 3/4"
• Litres: 42.2L
• Top Deck Spray: Clear
• Bottom Deck Spray: Clear
• Tail Shape: Swallow with wings
• Fin Plugs: Futures
• Recommended Rider: Intermediate - Experienced
  

THE HISTORY OF HUTCHISON HANDCRAFTED SURFBOARDS 

Hutchison Handcrafted Surfboards is a roots-up surfboard shaping company, living large on the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Johno Hutchison AKA “HUTCH”, has been making quality handcrafted surfboards for the past 30 years and piles his trade, daily in his humble home based shaping bay in sub-tropical Ballito, specializing in custom hand-shaped surfboards to suit each individual surfer’s needs. Using only the finest materials, each surfboard is shaped, designed and custom built to your exact specifications, with no shortcuts taken. These boards are inspired by the past, present and future of board design. Johno enjoys making boards reminiscent of days past and keenly keeps an idea of what’s happening in designs of the present. Travelling abroad and locally, being involved in contests and surfing different spots helps keep his shapes fresh.

THIS BOARD

This is your all round performance short board for guys who like a bit more length or volume but still want to go ballistic. Featuring a fuller outline, they are ideal for guys who are experienced surfers but just don’t surf as much as they were when they were 18. Single into double concave for generating speed in the flats and slightly more forgiving rails, allowing you to fly like the wind and hook it in the pocket like a madman without bogging. Big Boy models are anywhere from 6.0ft and upwards, glassed strong but light like a good board should be.

• Model: Sea Dog
• Type: Big Boy
• Code: HHB3419
• Shaper: Johno Hutchison
• Length: 6' 4"
• Width: 20 1/2"
• Thickness: 2 3/4"
• Litres: 39L
• Top Deck Spray: Clear
• Bottom Deck Spray: Clear
• Tail Shape: Kelly
• Fin Plugs: Thruster Futures
• Recommended Rider: Intermediate - Experienced

Please Note: This product will incur additional shipping costs above the flat rate of R300 due to weight and fragility. This charge will be quoted for and added to your final invoice before shipping.

Don't miss a beach day without one of these slick skimboards. The boards gentle rocker allow you to glide across the water and sand with ease and grace. Sticks to your feet, not the sand. With a grippy, comfortable traction deck you stay on your board and will look like a pro. Skimboards are a fun and energetic way to enjoy the outdoors. This is a superb entry level to intermediate skimboard for all ages. No wax needed.

This skim board features high quality eva traction to keep your feet in place. Features high quality durable wood construction with a high gloss coating. 

Product Details:

• Full Traction Deck 
• Durable wood construction with a high gloss coating 
• Slight rocker shape 

Stay sun-safe with the Tropic Stash Foldaway Surf Hat. This cap is super versatile and is perfect for those long Indo sessions. Can be easily stashed in your board shorts when not in use. Stay protected and surf longer with this surf cap.

Product Details:

• Black
• One size
• Foldable 5 panel

Stay sun-safe with the Uluwatu Surf Cap. The stiff brim can be flipped up when paddling and keeps vision clear. Lightweight in its construction, this surf cap will keep you comfortable, protected and out in the surf for longer. 

Product Details:

• Black
• One size

Please Note: This product will incur additional shipping costs above the flat rate of R300 due to weight and fragility. This charge will be quoted for and added to your final invoice before shipping.

Looking for a board to start the grommet on early? The Bug Mini 4'8" Soft Board is the perfect introduction to the waves with a soft, durable deck and soft PU fins. This soft board has been designed for supreme stability to help the young ones learn and have a fun time!

• Length: 4' 8"
• Width: 19
• Thickness: 2 3/4" 
• Volume: 30L 
• Rider Weight: <55kg
• Core: EPS + 2 Stringers
  
• Slick: HDPE with Mesh
  
• Deck: IXL 
  
• Fins: 2 x 3.5" soft PU

Please Note: This product will incur additional shipping costs above the flat rate of R300 due to weight and fragility. This charge will be quoted for and added to your final invoice before shipping.

Looking for a soft board to start the groms on early? The Bug Mini 5'2" Soft Board is the perfect introduction to waves; with a soft, durable deck and soft PU fins. This board has been designed for supreme stability to help the young ones learn and have a fun time!

• Length: 5' 2"
• Width: 19 1/4"
• Thickness: 2 3/4" 
• Volume: 33L 
• Rider Weight: <55kg
• Fins: 2 x 4.5" Soft PU
• Fin Box: win - Interchangeable Dual Tab