Stepping off of the streets and into the waves, why Alaia?
To me the real question was, “Why not?” I watched Dan Malloy [professional surfer/environmentalist] shape an Alaia Surfboard about a year ago, and before he was done, I thought to myself, “I can do that.” In some ways, Alaias are actually easier to make than skateboards, because they are made of woods like redwood and paulownia, which are softer woods and are easier to work with than the hardwoods I use in my skateboards. Alaias appealed to me because they are extremely sustainable in nature and they really take surfing back to its roots. It just takes wood, non-toxic waterproof glue, finishing oil and a sealing coat of wax to make an Alaia. Simple. Who are the majority of your clients? I mainly work with surfers who want a custom skateboard for its classic surf appearance and classic surf feel. However, I also work directly with designers and architects to create custom surfboard and skateboard art pieces for homes and businesses. Recently, I completed a custom Alaia-inspired counter
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