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DaFiN was developed in Hawaii by Andy Cochran, one of Australia’s early surfing pioneers, with input from world renowned watermen Mark Cunningham and Brian Keaulana. The revolutionary design of DaFiN delivers the two most important features you want in your fins: comfort and power. DaFiN floats in the ocean and looks good both in and out of the water with an assortment of color combinations to choose from. There is no right or left foot difference so DaFiN can be worn on either foot.

DaFiN is used by lifeguards and water safety professionals in the United States and around the world. DaFiN is standard issue equipment for the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association. In 2006 DaFiN was endorsed as the ‘Official Swim Fin’ of the United States Lifesaving Association, the premier professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers in the United States. DaFiN has earned its reputation with strong endorsements by the world’s best watermen and was featured prominently in the critically acclaimed bodysurfing film ‘Come Hell or High Water’. DaFiN is the #1 choice of lifeguards, bodysurfers, and watermen around the world. Make DaFiN your choice, too!

Product Details:

• The perfect balance of comfort and power
• Endorsed by the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, United States Lifesaving Association and used by the best professional watermen and waterwomen around the world
• Fins float in salt water
• Lightweight and great for travel
• Fins can be worn on either foot
• Made with quality, natural rubber

Sizing:

DaFiN/Kicks sizes are based on US Men’s Shoe Sizes. The size chart shows conversion to Women’s, EU and UK sizing. Length is the most important measurement: heel to longest toe. We do not make ‘narrow’ or ‘wide’ versions of DaFiN. The foot pocket is soft, comfortable, and stretches to accommodate width. Increase your size selection if you plan to wear a bootie, however, our foot pockets are so comfortable a bootie is not needed for comfort.

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: Midlength
• Code: HHB3312
• Shaper: Johno Hutchison
• Length: 7' 6"
• Width: 21 1/2"
• Thickness: 3
• Litres: 53.59L
• Top Deck Spray: Yellow with orange rails 
• Bottom Deck Spray: Yellow with orange rails
• Tail Shape: Pin
• Fin Plugs: FCS II
• 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

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: Midlength
• Code: HHB3311
• Shaper: Johno Hutchison
• Length: 7' 0"
• Width: 21 1/4"
• Thickness: 2 3/4"
• Litres: 48.6L
• Top Deck Spray: Blue
• Bottom Deck Spray: Blue
• Tail Shape: Pin
• Fin Plugs: Thruster FCS II
• 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

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: Indlovu
• Type: Minimal
• Code: HHB3318
• Shaper: Johno Hutchison
• Length: 8' 0"
• Width: 22 1/2"
• Thickness: 3
• Litres: 62.7L
• Top Deck Spray: Yellow with black pin line
• Bottom Deck Spray: Green rest tint
• Tail Shape: POD
• Fin Plugs: Thruster Fusion
• Recommended Rider: Beginner - Experienced
  

Product Details:

• Set includes 8 bearings

ELEMENT's expertise in skate hardware is unmatched, so you know you're getting the best of the best when it comes to technical performance and design with the 1" Allen Hardware kit. Made from high quality steel, each package contains eight black bolts, one red bolt, nine nuts, and one allen tool.

 Product Details:

• Skateboard hardware
• Material: Stainless steel
• Pre-packaged
• 8 Black bolts
• 1 Red bolt
• 9 Nuts

• 1 Allen tool

Please Note: This product will incur additional shipping costs above the flat rate of R230 due to weight and fragility. This charge will be quoted for and added to your final invoice before shipping.

 Product Details:

• For almost thirty years; ELEMENT has produced top-of-the-line hardware that skaters consider a gold standard and the 92 Classic Skateboard Deck reflects this commitment to industry superiority
• Delivering a dependably high-performance ride for experienced and aspirational skaters; this deck is made with our technically refined; standard seven ply formula and the best materials
• Skateboard Deck
• Collection: ELEMENT Classics
• Material: Maple Wood
• Sizing: W: 7.75 x L: 31.25 N: 6.85"" / T: 6.2""
• Wheel Base: 14"

Please Note: This product will incur additional shipping costs above the flat rate of R230 due to weight and fragility. This charge will be quoted for and added to your final invoice before shipping.

This board will allow you to rediscover that surf feeling on the asphalt. It incorporates the famous projector front truck for optimal feedback on each weight transfer. Very wide outline makes it a compact board, easy to ride for all sizes. Appeals to  all surfers who want to improve the style of their maneuver on flat days.

Product Details:

• Very low concave and low kicktail 
• Birch Deck 32” x 9.5”
• Bearings ABEC 9 (608 2RS)
• 6” Inverted kingpin Truck 
• Moulded wheels polyurethane 

Please Note: This product will incur additional shipping costs above the flat rate of R250 due to weight and fragility. This charge will be quoted for and added to your final invoice before shipping.

Product Details:

• Regular
• Birch Deck
• 7 Ply
• Double kicktail
• 7.80 x 30.5
• Wheel Diameter: 52mm
• Trucks: 5.00
• Bearings precision: ABEC-9
• Grip tape: Pre-gripped 
  

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: HHB3296
• Shaper: Johno Hutchison
• Length: 6' 10"
• Width: 21 1/2"
• Thickness: 2 3/4"
• Litres: 44.9L
• Top Deck Spray: Clear 
• Bottom Deck Spray: Clear
• Tail Shape: Kelly
• Fin Plugs: Thruster Futures
• Recommended Rider: Intermediate - Experienced

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: HHB3295
• Shaper: Johno Hutchison
• Length: 6' 8"
• Width: 21
• Thickness: 2 3/4"
• Litres: 42.5L
• 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 R230 due to weight and fragility. This charge will be quoted for and added to your final invoice before shipping.

THIS BOARD

The re-birth of an almost forgotten sixties era classic! A wide, rolled bottom and chine rails, perfect for extended hang-tens and styling drop-knee turns.

• Model: Hot Dog
• Type: Longboard
• Code: HSBHDL90
• Shaper: Hurricane 
• Length: 9' 0"
• Width: 23
• Thickness: 3
• Litres: 75.17L
• Top Deck Spray: Resin Tint
• Bottom Deck Spray: Resin Tint
• Fin Plugs: Single Fin
• Recommended Rider: Beginner - Experienced

Rub skateboard wax on ledges and curbs to keep you grinding and sliding longer.

Product Details:

• Various styles 
  
• Various colours