Riley Balsa Wood Surfboards

Mark sent me 2 amazing pieces of perfectly quarter sawn cedar boards that are in the process of becoming the sides of a plectrum shaped guitar. While it won't surf very well, it will sound better than his surfboards (grin) - quality product, quick delivery, a great deal

Thank you kindly guys and girls 🙏

• Hi Mark, thanks for the photos much appreciated. We all were impressed with the finished boards and looking forward to trying them out. James and Natasha will give theirs a good workout, especially James who has the skills. I am hoping to advance my poor beginners skills on a great new board. I think Natasha’s board may end up bumping off the old Shane board that Gavin got renovated for a wall feature.
Regards Nigel

A fantastic course with an amazing finished product at the end. Mark is a fountain of knowledge and experience and a steady guiding hand. 10/10 - have already recommended to friends.

I was a little bit disappointed. I thought it come in a jar, not in a plastic bag, but anyway the product is great. It makes it easy to use on my models which makes it easier to sand and thank you

Hi, received some of your balsa putty yesterday for working on balsa RC plane bloody fantastic stuff. I've tried a couple of so-called modelling putties, but compared to your product, they were all shit. Keep up the good work, Steve

It’s a magnificent work of functional art. Mark Riley is masterful craftsman and artist.

So sorry Mark for the delayed text - just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your support with Jack finalizing the surfboard for his major work. Cannot thank you enough. He loved working with you Kristy

Hello Mark,

I just wanted to get back to you regarding the order sent to France.

After a hand injury forced a break (amazing what a planer can do to your hand... first time in 30 years of use!) I finally got around to opening things up and began shaping this week.

The cut lumber looks great, that'll be for the second board.

Anyway, I'm stoked to be advancing on this and thanks for working with me on billing and shipping.

Best Jeffrey from France

Wow!!! Very nice balsa!!! I jus got it and opened it, all safe n sound. Thank you for working w me. Ill be spreading the news as well, for awhile. I love how the balsa was cut n harvested.
Daniel

Very good 👍

Hi Mark,
Just wanted to share a quick update — I’ve completed my scratch build of the RES Eagle competition glider, and I’m stoked with the result! Every single part was cut, sanded, and painted by hand, and the take-off weight came in at just 436 grams.
Today was the maiden flight, marking the end of this 4-week project. I’ve attached a few photos so you can see what your balsa wood has turned into!
Thanks again for the great balsa — it made all the difference in this build.
Cheers,
Holger