Surfboard-grade balsa. We have both 7'6" and 8'6" balsa beams that are 3 1/4" thick and anywhere from 3" to 6" wide. Most will average 10 board feet or more. Price for balsa up to 8'6" is $7.99 per board foot 10' balsa beams are $9.99 per board foot Shipping balsa over 8' long is tricky. Call and we'll work out the best way. If you purchase balsa at the same time you purchase a kit we can pack them together and save you on shipping. Call or email us and we'll find the wood that best suits your needs. |
Shown on right: General use balsa sticks measure 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 36". Great for decking rails, or for fin box blocks nose blocks, tail blocks, whatever. |
WSS HAS PAULOWNIA! Our paulownia is just slightly heavier than balsa but much stronger. Each plank is 8 ft. long, 6" wide, and 1-1/8" thick (4.5 board feet per plank) All kits up to 6'8" - 2 planks All Driftwoods, Mini Mal, and Chameleons - 3 planks Cruisers and Robert August's - 4 planks Gordo's - 5 planks Long SUP's - 7 planks Clearwater SUP - 8 planks Price per plank - $49.99. Note: Pricing doesn't include shipping. Cost depends on where you are in the U.S. Call us and we'll let you know the cost. When you call to order we'll make sure you get the correct amount of paulownia and balsa. |
WHY USE PAULOWNIA? If you aren't familiar with paulownia its a very sustainable, fast growing, soft wood that's a little heavier than balsa but much stronger. Its the wood of choice for Alaia's because once its shaped and oiled it doesn't soak up salt water. We have some of the lightest paulownia around. In fact we've seen balsa that is heavier than many of these planks. Using paulownia on the deck and balsa on the bottom it should be easy to build a wood surfboard that is as light as a foam board. |
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