As a surfer’s paradise, Bali has numerous surfboard shops scattered all over the island. Since there are many surfboard types to choose from, finding the right one may be quite a challenge. It’s best to check out these surfboard shops and ask them for advice. Even better, why not get yourself a custom surfboard made right here in Bali?
If you happen to be on the island, here is a list of custom surfboard shops to check out.
Redz Surf Shop
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Coming from Italy, Patrick Napoli came to Bali in 1998 and instantly fell in love with the island. When he came, there were no surfboard makers on the island. He became a pioneer and eventually built his own workshop in Jalan Raya Canggu. Pay him a visit and ask him anything about surfboards. You can choose to purchase your custom surfboard from his shop or order through his website and get it delivered to your door. Prices of custom surfboards are around IDR 5,000,000.
Light Surfboard
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Richard Evans, with his forty years of experience, runs this Bali-based surfboard factory, attracting customers globally. His skills, tech savviness, and years of experience combine to make him a great custom surfboard manufacturer. Specializing in lightweight surfboards, he offers custom made models from EUR 500. Surfboards can be picked up from the shop or be delivered to your home.
Studer Surfboard
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Rumor has it that Studer began making surfboards when he was eighteen, using his dad’s carpentry tools. After gaining experience working at Saskal Surfboard, he eventually moved to Bali to become a surfboard maker.
He took advantage of modern technologies, allowing him to continuously improve his board creations for all types of waves. You can get a custom made surfboard from his shop in around 7 to 14 working days, or speed it up to 3 to 5 days with some additional cost. The price of a custom surfboard starts from USD 500.
Ready to surf with your brand new custom-made surfboard? Pelan Pelan Bali, a surf and yoga retreat in Bali, offers surfing packages suitable for beginner to intermediate levels of surfers.