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 HAND-PLANE
These hand-planes are available in a variety of sizes and styles. Body-surfing is the perfect activity for any shore break conditions. These are also great for youngsters to learn the art of wave riding and reading the ocean. The smaller models suit those with a lighter weight, however sizing is optional and not limited to any specification.
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 HAND-PLANE
These hand-planes are available in a variety of sizes and styles. Body-surfing is the perfect activity for any shore break conditions. These are also great for youngsters to learn the art of wave riding and reading the ocean. The smaller models suit those with a lighter weight, however sizing is optional and not limited to any specification.
Please Note: This product will incur additional shipping costs above the flat rate of R130 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.
The Scarfini SCA 5 tri-fin set are the most popular all around fin of the Scarfini range.They are well balanced fins for a range of surfers and wave conditions.They are better than most composite fins that are considered 'standard' fins as they are a 70% glass fiber to 30% plastic composite which therefore means they have a stiffer flex, great for increasing bite, drive and holding speed.
These fins are molded with a narrower base and medium template, similar to the FCS G5, which will offer you a strong feel through your turns, top and bottom control and speed down the line. The flex of the fin will provide the surfer with more forgiveness and general control at higher speeds.
MR's twin + stabiliser template, now in new Neo Glass Eco. Exceptional pivot off the top, while the centre fin adds control.
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About Eco Blend At FCS, we’ve made it our mission to minimise our footprint by designing high quality products that use low impact, sustainable materials. Constructed with 50% glass and bio-resin, the Neo Glass Eco Blend range has a low impact construction with high impact performance that’s recommended for lighter more agile surfers. The new range also sees reduced use of fossil fuels and a smaller carbon footprint than traditional materials
Sustainability & Community Our Eco Resin is created by Arkema, a founding member of Pragati, the sustainable castor initiative. Pragati trains farmers to build capacity, improve yields, and reduce environmental impacts, thus helping them to cultivate castor beans effectively and ecologically. The initiative also provides educational materials to improve the skills and knowledge of the local farmers, to improve their income, and to ensure better health and living conditions
Setup: Mark Richard's famous twin template produces exceptional drive and speed. The small stabilizer (centre fin) adds control whilst maintaining the freedom and manoeuvrability of a twin fin set up
Ideal Conditions: Constructed with 50% glass and bio-resin, MR's Neo Glass Eco Twin +1 has a low impact construction with high impact performance that’s recommended for lighter more agile surfers. MR's template in Neo Glass Eco exceptional pivot off the top, while the centre fin adds control and is suitable for all conditions
Board Types:Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System. Recommended for all board types including fish, funboard and twin fin boards
Al Merrick's 'AM' shaper fin. Raked side fins produce exceptional speed and drive. Al Merrick's template is designed for radical, progressive surfing. The raked side fins produce exceptional speed and drive, while the smaller centre fin on the medium and large template offer quick release through turns.
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Template: Performer Performance Core (PC)
Material:Performance Core (PC) material is light and can be used in a variety of different conditions. The flex pattern in PC fins extends progressively from the base through to the tip, helping the surfer to maintain drive and hold through a turn
Jon Pyzel's "JP" shaper fin. Designed as an ‘All-Round’ template, the JP is defined by its Lock, Load and Explode characteristics. The longer base and narrow, tapered tip injects some critical elements for surfers who like to drive hard off the bottom and get the fins free off the lip.
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Template: Performer Performance Core (PC)
Material:Performance Core (PC) material is light and can be used in a variety of different conditions. The flex pattern in PC fins extends progressively from the base through to the tip, helping the surfer to maintain drive and hold through a turn
Ideal Conditions: Like a typical All-Round fin, the JP feels reliable in different waves and boards. It's fast and loose with an underlying feeling of control, that’s not overbearing
Board Types:Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System. High-performance shortboards and hybrid models with wider tails and lower rocker
Performer: Find Balance. A balance of speed, flow & response
Balance of speed, flow and response. Suitable for all conditions.
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Template: Performer Neo Glass (NG)
Material: Designed for a balance of speed, flow & response. Well proportioned template with Inside Foil Technology (IFT). I deal for surfers who want a reliable ‘All Round’ fin delivering a combination of speed and manoeuvrability with flow between turns
Ideal Conditions: A wide range of conditions from beach breaks to point breaks
Board Types:Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System. Recommended for all board types
Performer: Find Balance. A balance of speed, flow & response
The Tornado is an all round great traction. It provides a lot of grip especially in the center with the half cut outs in the arch. Super easy to apply with the 3 piece design and has been a standout traction pad for years!
The Tech Pad has been a favourite traction pad for many surfers over the years. It has a light weight design due to multiple cut outs. The easy application and ability to fit most surfboards with its 3 piece design makes it a great choice for any surfer.
Please Note: This product will incur additional shipping costs above the flat rate of R130 due to weight and fragility. This charge will be quoted for and added to your final invoice before shipping.
THIS BOARD
Beginner through to advanced. A wider outline, low entry rocker and single to double concave. You will have speed to burn in smaller surf whilst maintaining maneuvrability and stability! Ridden 5-6″ shorter than your regular shortboard.
Please Note: This product will incur additional shipping costs above the flat rate of R130 due to weight and fragility. This charge will be quoted for and added to your final invoice before shipping.
THIS BOARD
Beginner through to advanced. A wider outline, low entry rocker and single to double concave. You will have speed to burn in smaller surf whilst maintaining maneuvrability and stability! Ridden 5-6″ shorter than your regular shortboard.
Please Note: This product will incur additional shipping costs above the flat rate of R130 due to weight and fragility. This charge will be quoted for and added to your final invoice before shipping.
THIS BOARD
Beginner through to advanced. A wider outline, low entry rocker and single to double concave. You will have speed to burn in smaller surf whilst maintaining maneuvrability and stability! Ridden 5-6″ shorter than your regular shortboard.
Model: Pacman
Type: Performance
Code: HSBPM62
Shaper: Hurricane
Length: 6.2ft
Width: 21
Thickness: 2 3/4
Litres: 39.5L
Top Deck Spray: Clear
Bottom Deck Spray: Clear
Fin Plugs: Futures
Recommended Rider: Beginner - Experienced
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