FAQ’s

  • See our size chart here for recommended sizing based on ability and weight and height.

    If you are unsure and would like some advice, please email us and one of our team will be in touch to discuss.

  • Stock boards are boards that are already made and available to purchase immediately.

    Our limited range of stock boards will be dispatched within 2 days of purchase from our online shop, arriving between 3-6 days of purchase depending upon your location.

    Stock boards can also be collected in Auckland.

  • Order Boards are boards in our current range that are shaped by hand for you when you place an order from our online shop. We have a range of models, sizes and colours to choose from.

    Order boards normally take 4 weeks to build and including delivery, these should arrive around 5 weeks after purchase.

  • We make all shapes and sizes of surfboards, from daily drivers through to Indo step ups. If you are looking for 
    something outside our stock and order boards, please complete this custom order form and we’ll be in touch.
    Custom boards generally take between 4-6 weeks to build and deliver.

  • Surfboards can be collected within Auckland by arrangement. Please email simon@surfbyblank.com to arrange a time and place.

    All clothing and accessories ordered online will be couriered to you. Remember - spend $100 or more on these items and delivery is free!

  • We provide Nationwide shipping for all clothing, accessories and surfboards. For more information see our shipping page here

  • Short answer - yes clothing and accessories can be returned, no surfboards cannot be returned.

    To find out more view our returns information here

  • The Core

    Expanded Polystyrene 28 Kg locally made in New Zealand to close weight tolerances.

    Bottom Laminate

    Carbon center uni directional running nose to tail and under the centre fin plug and to the end of the tail. 

    Basalt uni directional either side of the carbon center strip. Between the riders feet this curves away to intersect and finish under the rail fin plugs.

    The geometry of the basalt and the fact it is bonded to the fin plug gives the board a tremendous amount of positive torsional flex through the engine room of the surfboard. 

    The carbon and basalt are layed into carefully shaped channels done in the final shaping stage of the blank once the fin plug holes have been routed out of the foam.

    Once the carbon and Basalt is laminated onto the board using resin the fin plugs are installed, angles and can’t checked and left to tack’

    Once hard enough to remove the set up fins the board is laminated using 2 x 4 oz E-glass the bottom 4 oz tuck just slightly under the rail and the cover 4 oz laps over onto the deck in typical free lap fashion. Or 1 x 5oz or 1 x 6 oz depending on customers request.

    *Resin: We use Kinetic R110 Optical Bright Epoxy Resin which does not require skuffing between laminating if done with in a 12 hour period, time between set up of carbon and basalt / fin set up jig removal is typically 1 - 2 hours so mechanical bonding between layers is not an issue.

    Flipping the board

    Once the bottom has gone off we flip the board and tidy up the deck lap. Carefully taking down any high fibres and lightly scuffing the rails and bottom to just out side where the deck lap will land back onto the bottom.

    Deck Laminate

    Carbon and Basalt uni directional layer down into pre shaped channel nose to tail.

    Tail rail carbon strips or X basalt patches applied.

    We go straight on with the glass no need to wait for things to ‘tack’

    4 oz to just around the rail tuck - 4 oz Double Bias +/- 45 to rail boarder for impact strength then a 4 oz, 5oz or 6oz (customer determined) full cover free lapped onto bottom.

    Deck Hot coat

    As soon as the deck laminate has tacked the deck is hot coated with Kinetic 100 Epoxy Filler Resin brushed under the rail tuck and allowed to cure overnight.

    Sanding / Finishing

    When Epoxy resin is left to go beyond tacky we need to sand or 'key up’ the surface so subsequent layers can mechanically bond to each other. So at this stage we completely sand the bottom of the board paying careful attention to the laps and reshaping in the hard bottom edge through the fin area.

    Bottom Hot Coat

    As per the deck the bottom is taped off and then hot coated. Once the bottom has hardened the tape is removed, left to fully cure before final finish sanded and QA checks.

  • 'All Blank 'stock' and 'order' boards are made from high quality PU blanks.

    If you would like an epoxy board please order as a custom through our custom order form here

  • Once your purchase is made then you own the board and we cannot replace it or refund it.

    If the board has not been used then we may be able to purchase it back for resale.

  • Steve’s background in boat painting, marine propellers, and snowboard production played a significant role in shaping his approach to surfboard design. Throughout his career, he has drawn inspiration from both legendary Kiwi shapers and international designers. One key piece of advice from a renowned shaper has always guided him: "Take what you like from others' boards and combine it into what you do."

    His relationships with talented surfers have also been essential to his success, particularly his brother, a New Zealand longboard champion, who constantly pushed him to refine and innovate his designs. This collaboration, along with feedback from other top surfers, has been crucial in shaping Steve’s work and advancing the evolution of his craft.

  • We are always looking for new riders, send us an email.

  • Interested in retailing Blank products? Email simon@surfbyblank.com