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From Tree To Sea: The Makahele Koa Chronicles

From Tree To Sea: The Makahele Koa Chronicles

From tree to sea – the story of Makahele Koa Alaia, shaped by Greg Hall in the ancient Hawai’ian tradition

The Surfboards That Were Meant To Be

The Surfboards That Were Meant To Be

Amazing story about the origin of the boards made by Greg Hall under the Petroglyph Surfboards name – a must read!

When Surfboards Defined A Society

When Surfboards Defined A Society

Imagine your surfboard defining your place in society. In Ancient Hawaii, it did.

Surfing: The Sport Of Kings

Surfing: The Sport Of Kings

Surfing was once the sport of Hawai’ian kings, and involved different types of boards and surfing styles. Hawai’ian surfboards were even restricted by class.

The Alaia Is Back

The Alaia Is Back

If you haven’t noticed, aaias are back. They’ve been appearing in lineups more and more. Andrew Nash takes a crack at constructing his own alaia in the most unlikely of settings – the Great Lakes.