Kolea Surboards

I’m Jason — designer, shaper, glasser, color mixer, and all-around one-man surfboard crew. I grew up on the SE  corner of Oahu, started surfing at 13, and still call these waters home with my wife and two dogs.

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I began shaping in 2011 after struggling to find boards that fit my vision. What started as computer shaping grew into handcrafting every stage myself, with help from trusted laminators and finishers when needed.

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My focus is simple: keep people surfing. Nothing stokes me more than hearing someone say the board I made is their best ever. Over the last four years, I’ve specialized in asymmetrical designs—easy to ride, less effort, more fun—though I still enjoy creating classic symmetrical boards when I have time.

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My shaping room is on Sand Island, minutes from the airport. If you’re ready for something beyond mass-market boards, let’s talk design and get you equipment that reignites your surfing.

Aloha!