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Balsa surfboard shaping set or kit
$400.00 - $1,550.00$450.00 - $1,590.00
Our shaping kits start from only $400 AUD and include everything you need to shape your own balsa board (except tools*) Please note that the four or five piece balsa shaping kits are suitable for thin boards & flat rocker only - you must draw and cut your rocker on the narrower side of the timber to get the required width in the board.
You can choose between a light weight modern kit or a solid heavy classic kit.
Foam core kits include-
This surfboard kit comes with everything you need (see bottom of page) to successfully make your own lightweight, strong longboard. Suitable for beginners up to the very advanced shapers.
Please note: Hollow boards are very difficult to make without any real benefits and they need to be well maintained and they are difficult to repair, they are also very limited to your custom shape – we only do solid and foam core!
Do you want to ride this or hang on the wall?
If you are going to ride this and you want some sort of performance from it (even if you are a beginner) then you need to go foam core. Yes solid balsa boards were built in the 50s so they were cruisers and at that time they were lighter than solid pine or cedar or koa.
The solid boards are environmental better, but are more expensive and a bit harder to make.
The solid kit includes -
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Balsa Wood |
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Cedar stringer to suit board with rocker |
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Nose and Tail blocks |
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PVA glue |
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DVD. Building a Solid balsa board |
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Balsa coloured putty |
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100 and 60 grit sand paper. |
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Large and small balsa sanding blocks |
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Tape for bands and nose and tail blocks |
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Gloves |
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Surf Magazine |
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Paint Brushes for glue |
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Pen for drawing on balsa Disposable protective overall suit |
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Dust Mask Mark, We still have one more sanding to do--- but this is the finished board. Your wood is amazing. Thank you. We used some redwood for the nose and tail. I shot the photo after dark, when we finished, sorry about the lighting. We appreciate all your efforts to help us. We never would have gotten there without your clear, detailed DVD, your patience with our questions and perfect wood. Thank you, Scott Marshall 1407 Flintridge Rd West lake Hills, Texas USA
What’s included in the Riley Foam Core Balsawood Board Kit! This kit is the same method for making any sort of board that your imagination can create. The following check list is what is included. Please check this when it arrives and let me know if there is something missing. Do not leave pack or glues in sun or hot cars.
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Hey mate Archie here , board is finished and glassed ready for hsc markers. Thought you’d like to take a look. Cheers again for the beautiful wood was magic to work on for my first ever board and I couldn’t have been happier with the outcome.
This looks great – well done – you should be proud of this. I have had some issues lately with students that have used paulownia and they have not finished their projects due to the hardness and heavy weight of paulownia and the lack of support.
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I learned alot
Hey Mark,
Made it back to Colorado, thank you for the certificate and all the great pictures, and for an excellent class all around, I learned a lot!
Great job Derek, Hope you had a good trip home. Lets see what you can build in Colorado. Dont forget I am always here to help out.
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real learning experience
Thx Mark!
It’s been a real learning experience, but I have enjoyed the challenge. Hope to be surfing it in 2-3 weeks.
Very interesting that you are able to mix your own putty. I am impressed with your skills and offerings. Wish we were on the same side of the world! 🤪
Take care!
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Enjoy your board in the usa
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Gearbox fin system is so sweet
Hi mark it's Brian here from Wollongong. Finished the board got it glasses locally and am absolutely stoked with how it came out. Can't wait to get it in the water! Every thing I needed was in the kit and your DVD was so helpful. Balsa quality is awesome and the colour of the board is amazing. Gearbox fin system is so sweet. Thanks heaps for your input and help. 👍🏽👍🏽
Brian
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great setup to build
Hi Mark,
Well my board is up to the putting on the fin stage and I must say it looks rather good.
The balsa sticks you sent me were well above expectations and thanks for positioning the outer stringers for me.That was the secret to an easy build I recon..
Can you give me a price on a blank red cedar main fin with a classic Malibu design outlined on it and I will transfer the money.Send it to the same address,
Can I paint a design on it and have it fibreglassed over, if so what type of paint.I would be using primary colours and don’t won’t them to fade.
Regards,
Chris
