10oz. Volan, knee patch, legrope bridge and glassed on fin. Available in single, multi-stringer and T-band models and options such as wooden fins, nose / tail blocks and fin boxes.
Joe has been making surfboards since 1949 starting first with making 16ft racing boards in Sydney. As part of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic celebrations, the American surflifesaving team displayed their skills. They did so on 10ft balsa boards, the size or the materials never before seen in Australia.
This got Joe (amongst others) thinking. Initially, balsa was unavailable in Australia so Joe made his own "version," using a wooden frame and marine plywood. This was nicknamed "the Okanohue." Manufacturing began in earnest when materials became more readily available.
Thus began the era in which surfing took off in Australia.
In the 60's Joe set up shop in Kirra, QLD and continued experimenting with board design and forms.
For over 50 years he has been known in the industry for his innovations, attention to detail, and of course, his beautiful boards.
He was "coaxed" back into making boards after resting from it for a few years. Since his resurgence he has made longboards with historys (from the original templates) as well as making new designs.
His surboards are highly prized by dedicated collectors. Because of the incredible workmanship and nautical looks the boards are also in demand form people form all walks of life.
Joe Welcomes everybody to his workshed at Cabarita Beach, 23 Hastings Road Cabarita Beach, NSW 2488, Australia.