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Our Most-Loved Boards
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MIDLENGTHSModern SwallowThe Modern Swallow carries forward Ben Aipa’s original 1972 swallowtail design into the modern era. It’s a fusion of classic aesthetics and contemporary performance—made...
Starting At$950.00
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GrovelerDark TwinnWhen I designed the Dark Twinn, I was chasing a blend of timeless style and futuristic feel. Inspired by my dad's late '70s winged...
Starting At$780.00
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XL ShortboardBig Boy StingA favored model for the 210 pounds plus surfer, the Big Boy Sting is designed for the big surfers who want to maximize power without...
Starting At$900.00
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GrovelerDa ButtzDA BUTTZ is an homage to the carefree spirit of original Team Aipa surfer Buttons Kaluhiokalani. Buttons was known for innovating insane, never before...
Starting At$765.00
One family, three generations, sixty years of original boards that shaped modern surfing. AIPA is a legacy of Aloha that’s purely our own.
The Legacy
Built with the Spirit of Aloha
It started with Ben Aipa, the man Bob Hurley called "the father of modern performance surfing." He shaped the swallowtail in 1972 and the Sting in 1974. His boards were ridden by Larry Bertlemann, Michael Ho, and Buttons Kaluhiokalani. He was inducted into the Surfers' Hall of Fame in 2006. Over fifty years of shaping, he changed what a surfboard could do.
AIPA keeps that going. We're not a tribute brand, we're a working one. Duke Aipa shapes every board by hand in Huntington Beach, using our family's original templates, rocker lines, and concave thinking. The craft is still here because the standard never dropped.
The goal is simple: keep building boards that are ahead of their time, the way Ben always did. Boards that perform, last, and mean something.
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Swallowtail
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are AIPA boards made?
With the exception of vintage recreations, every AIPA board model on this site is CNC cut for precision and hand-shaped/finished. Each board is built by hand in Huntington Beach, California, carrying over 50 years of Aipa shaping lineage.
Can I customize my board?
Yes! Our design studio let's you fully customize your board exactly the way you want it. You can also contact us directly to work through your specs.
How do I know which board volume is right for my weight?
Our collections have breakdowns per board type and additional instructions on each board page. However, if you have doubts, you can confirm your ideal volume by setting up a consult call with Duke. Or send us an email to orders@aipasurf.com with your height, weight, skill level, and age.
How long does it take to receive my new board?
It takes between 6 and 10 weeks for us to build and deliver your board fully.
I'm 210 lbs or over. Is there a board designed for me?
Yes. The Big Boy Sting was designed specifically for surfers 210 lbs and above who want to maximize power without giving up maneuverability. It's also ideal for longboarders looking to step down toward a shorter board. It was designed and proven by Ben Aipa on both the South and North shores of O'ahu. Aside from that, any of our models can be customized to accommodate height, weight, age and skill level. Please click on the link to set up a consult call with the shaper to help you dial in your ideal model and dimensions.
What construction options are available?
AIPA CUSTOM boards are available in PU/poly, EPS/Epoxy (stringered and stringerless), Dark Arts, XTR, Flax. Stock surfboards by Surftech include Fusion Pro Epoxy, Fusion HD, and Tufflite.
Do you ship internationally?
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. If shipping is not included as an option at check out, please let us know your address in the comments/notes section so we can provide you with a shipping cost. Shipping rates are based off of box dimensions and weight.
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