High Tide Surfboards will be co-hosting a 2 Day Shaping Weekend Course on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st Feb 2021 in Apollo Bay, VIC. In Conjunction with Floreo Creative Project Space Jordie will guide you through the process of Shaping your own 4ft Traditional Hawaiian Paipo Belly Board. Although this course is aimed for kids Ages 10 yrs+, don’t be discouraged if you are a big kid and would like to join in. All are welcome and an 8ft Adult Alaia extra option is available. Places are limited and based on a first-come, first-served basis.
WHAT IS A PAIPO BOARD?
A paipo, also known as papa li'ili'i, is a small board measuring between three and six feet tall, 16 inches wide, and half-inch thick that has been used by Polynesians to ride waves since the 18th century. For many, the paipo board is the world's first bodyboard. Paipos are extremely simple, thin, narrow, and light boards. Riding a paipo is considerably different from riding a bodyboard, but it is no less fun.
Check out Jordie & Jimmy having fun on their boards.
JB & Jimmy surfing their traditional finless Alaias and Paipo boards. Video By Tiph ♥️
ABOUT THE COURSE
Jordie will Demonstrate to you the traditional techniques to hand-shaping a Hawaiian Paipo board. Then over 2 days, it’s your turn to have a go and shape, under the guidance and supervision of Jordie. Complete your handmade board with some pyrography artwork to decorate and make it totally your own.
COURSE DETAILS
Day 1 - Saturday 10:00 20th Feb 2021 @ Floreo Creative Project Space - Morning Demonstration / Lunch / Afternoon Shape / Afternoon Surf (adult supervision required)
Day 2 - Sunday 10:00 21st Jan 2021 @ Floreo Creative Project Space - Morning shape / Lunch / Afternoon wood Burning pyrography Artwork / Afternoon Surf (adult supervision required)
After - Take your Paipo/Alaia board Home with you.
EQUIPMENT LIST
Dust mask, eye protection, and appropriate clothing.