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Just wanted to drop a little surfing history on ya for a sec. Here at the Vancouver shop we have the privilege of carrying not only a piece of surfing history, but of the future as well. Its called an Alaia.
An Alaia is a thin, round-nosed, square-tailed surfboard ridden in the pre-20th century Hawaii. Originally the boards were between 7-12 feet long, weighed up to 100 pounds, and were generally made from koa wood. They are distinct from modern boards in that they have no fins or leash.
The board we have here in the shop is made from Paulownia. A fine-grained soft and warp resistant wood making it exceptionally suited for surf. Unlike other Alaia's made from pine or cedar this board has a high degree of flewability which, in combination with a hard edge rail and an oiled surface, makes for a very light and lively surfboard.
Even for a veteran surfer riding an Alaia presents a challenge. Only those willing to accept will find the ultimate "lala" - the Hawaiin term for a controlled slide in and around the pocket of the wave.
So if your ready for a whole new world of surfing come on in and check it out.
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