This «Koukou» is wider and thicker than original Hawaian Alaias and
is therefore perfect for less experienced surfers and Alaia-beginners.
Ben Beall shaped a deep concave into the Alaia for greater grip in
the wave.
It is made of high quality Paulownia wood and varnished with
linseed oil. There is no fibre glass necessary.
There is a leash band glued into the board for a secure surf.
It is available in 6´0´´, 6´2´´ and 6´4´´
Why Balsa?
The core of our surfboards, and therefore their main element, is Balsa wood (Ocroma Pyramidale).
Balsa has been used as a transport
float in South America 1000 years before the bad ass Inka Empire.
This plant is
one of the fastest growing species, reaching a height of up to 10 meter
and a diameter of 20-25 cm within 3-4 years.
The Balsa wood we
use comes from a family farm, situated in the coastal region of Ecuador.
The head of the farm and family is Don Zandoval.
The Balsa trees are
planted in a sustainable mixed cultivation program together with
bananas, yuca, and beans.
"Balsa wood is a fast growing, sustainable and recyclable raw
material, producing no toxic substances. Therefore it can safely be
said, that the use of Balsa is a sustainable method of producing
surfboard blanks."
~ Kuntiqui Founder
Balsa Production
Since our balsa wood surfboards are exclusively handmade, the production
process requires approximately six times as long as it takes to
produce a conventional foam board.
The process begins with the
sowing of the balsa seeds in Don Zandoval´s greenhouse and three months
later continues with the planting between bananas, yucca and beans.
It
takes 3-4 years before the trees have grown to the sufficient height for
harvesting.
After they have been sliced into blocks they are
transported by eco donkey. In the local climate of Ecuador the wooden blocks dry in about 2-3
months.
Alaia Building, Riding, Sliding
Our 100% Guarantee is simple, if you do not like our product for any reason just send it back and we will refund your money! Dude, it really is that easy.
We want you to be stoked on our products and feel so good about the money that you have spent and celebrate it in the streets like these cats in Bali. >>>
Go
bang on a gong because you are so happy!
