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\n<\/a>The Alaia Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n
I\u2019ve always been fascinated by how the Hawaiians surfed over the centuries. Now in my mid-50s, having ridden just about every surfboard shape imaginable, I was looking for a new challenge \u2014 something that would reconnect me with the roots of surfing. The traditional Alaia caught my eye, but the idea of riding a slim, wooden, finless board didn\u2019t exactly appeal to me at my age, especially as I\u2019m not a small guy!<\/p>\n
Then I came across an Alaia design that closely resembled the original Hawaiian template. Inspired, I decided to scale it up to better suit my size and surfing style. Knowing how demanding a finless board can be, I also added fin boxes to the tail, allowing for small stubby side bites \u2014 just enough to offer a touch of control while keeping that classic Alaia glide.<\/p>\n
Riding the Alaia<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m genuinely astounded by how this board rides. I didn\u2019t want to go too small \u2014 I was after a true wave-catching machine \u2014 so I settled on 6\u20194\u201d at around 50 litres. The size turned out to be perfect. It doesn\u2019t feel big at all; in fact, once on the wave, it feels light and lively underfoot. I\u2019m so glad I went for this size because it\u2019s just pure fun.<\/p>\n The feeling this board delivers is mind-blowing \u2014 the freedom and flow across the wave face are incredibly addictive. Honestly, since riding it, I\u2019ve barely touched a standard finned board.<\/p>\n Performance & Feel<\/strong><\/p>\n The wave-catching ability of this board is unbelievable \u2014 even in steeper conditions, which really surprised me. It\u2019s easily the fastest board I\u2019ve ever ridden and an absolute blast to surf. The way it slides sideways down the wave face, then hooks itself perfectly into the sweet spot, is something truly special.<\/p>\n I won\u2019t lie \u2014 it wasn\u2019t easy at first. This board demands patience and time to master. But once you start linking a few solid rides, you\u2019re completely hooked. The sense of speed and freedom is unlike anything else.<\/p>\n Alaia Features<\/strong><\/p>\n The nearly finless Alaia<\/strong> features a classic planing hull design inspired directly by the original wooden Hawaiian boards. With a super-flat rocker and plenty of volume, it paddles fast and catches waves effortlessly.<\/p>\n Available in either EPS<\/strong> or PU<\/strong> construction, the Alaia is glassed with 6\/4 oz fiberglass<\/strong> for strength and durability. It comes fitted with a Futures Twin fin setup<\/strong>, giving you the freedom to ride it as a stubby twin or experience the pure glide of a finless setup.<\/p>\n Contact me for Size options and availability, board featured is a 6ft4″ @50ltrs northerndawnsurfboards@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price starts at \u00a3599.99 plus shipping<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n