With its roots in ancient polynesia, and combined with modern board building technologies, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, or SUP, is fast becoming the most popular outdoor activity today.
Whether paddle surfing or flat water cruising or even white water riding, there is a board for every one.
Here at Bob's Mission Surf, where we were the first surf shop in San Diego to embrace SUP, we are now expanding into the world of custom built stand up boards. We will still offer the manufactured boards that have been so popular over the last few years. But now with the help of some of the finest custom craftsmen around we can tailor make the perfect board for you.
Take a look at some of the great boards we can have made for you
CUSTOM STAND UP BOARDS
RUSTY SURFBOARDS HAS LONG BEEN RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE LEADING BRANDS WORLD WIDE. NOW WITH RUSTY PREISENDORFER SHAPING AND DESIGNING SUP'S AND RIDING AT SUCH RENOWN BREAKS AS BLACKS, WE GET REAL-TIME, IN-THE-WATER TESTING TO BRING YOU THE BEST IN HAND SHAPED STAND UP BOARDS.
IN 2010 GORDON AND SMITH SURFBOARDS WILL EMBARK ON THEIR 51ST YEAR OF CONTINOUS BUSINESS. ALWAYS READY TO ADAPT TO THE CHANGES IN THE INDUSTRY, G&S IS NOW EXPANDING INTO THE WORLD OF STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING.
BOB'S MISSION SURF IS PROUD TO BE AT THE BEGINNING STAGES OF DESIGN AND TESTING. PICTURED BELOW IS G&S SUP #1. A THREE STRINGER CLASSIC SHAPE TAKEN RIGHT FROM THE VAULTS OF THE GORDON AND SMITH CATALOUGE OF GREAT SURFBOARDS.
10' X 29" X 4 3/8"
THREE STINGER, VOLAN CLOTH, CUSTOM WOOD TAILBLOCK, LIGHTLY TINTED SINGLE RED FIN CLASSIC.
HAND CUT CUSTOM DECK PAD BY BOB
BOB MITSVEN HAS BEEN SHAPING FINE SURFBOARDS FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS AND HAS BEEN MISSION SURFS' CUSTOM SHAPER FOR THE LAST THIRTEEN.
BOB DIDN'T JUMP ON THE SUP BANDWAGON WHEN A LOT OF OTHER SHAPERS SAW IT AS A QUICK WAY TO MAKE A BUCK. BOB WAITED AND WATCHED AS THE BOARDS WENT THROUGH NUMEROUS DESIGNS AND CHANGES. NOW FOR 2010, WE ARE WORKING VERY CLOSLY WITH BOB TO OFFER A COMPLETE LINE OF CUSTOM BOARDS FROM THE ENTRY LEVEL CRUISER MODEL TO A VERY PROGRESSSIVE QUAD FIN FOR THE MOST DEMANDING OF SURF RIDERS. ALL BOARDS WILL BE CUSTOM SHAPED TO MEET YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.
10'0" X 29" 4.25" Squash Tail, Single entry concave to a double concave with "Vee" in the tail. Quad F.C.S. plus a long box.
Board pictured $1280.00
THE SURF MODEL DT
10"6" X 29" X 4.25" Diamond Tail, 2+1 F.C.S.
Board pictured $1320.00
THE NOSE RIDER
11' X 30" X 4 3/8" Square Tail. Single concave nose, soft "Vee" with a light double concave for added lift. The hips are pulled way back to allow for longer smoother noserides.
Board pictured $1390.00
THE CUSTOM MITSVEN SUP
We're taking our time and fine shaping each board one at a time. We feel that we have 4 EXCELLENT models that can be customized to suit each individuals need. We use only first quality 1.5 or 2 pound EPS foam. Glassing is 2x6oz top and bottom (but can be varied) F.C.S. Fusion fin plugs. Custom air spray and pin lines standard. Resin tints and pigments optional.
THE SURF MODEL; Designed to offer both excellent paddle and a high level of surfing. The boards are very quick and responsive. They get into waves easily and you can push them to your own limits. Available with all tail designs. Suggested sizes, from about 9'6 up to 11'0".
THE PRO SHAPE: Much more aggressive in design the the Surf Model, We thin the PRO out and make it a little narrower. The double concave is more pronounced and the rails slightly more tapered. Wings and Double wings loosen this board up. Add the diamond or a swallow tail and you get a board with a very high degree of turning. Suggested sizes; 8'2" up to 9'6". Or whatever you think you can handle.
THE NOSERIDER; A classic old school template with the hips pulled way back for optimum nose riding. A slightly pulled in nose to eliminate rail digging. A concave nose and a "Vee" in the tail to enhance your turns. A wide square tail for stability. Suggested sizes; 10'0" to 11'6"
THE SUPER STOCKER; Our easy rider. A full volume classic shape designed for maximum stability and ease of paddle. A great choice for your first board, wide thick and long. Shaped with a flatter rocker, A wider tail and extra width. A single fin helps keep this board paddling straighter. Suggested sizes; 10'6 to 12'0" with width from 29.5" to 32"
STOCK STAND UP BOARDS
WE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF SHAPES AND DESIGNS FROM SOME OF THE LEADING BOARD MANUFACTURERS AROUND TODAY.
COMPANIES SUCH AS SURFTECH, BOARDWORKS, RIVIERA, NAISH, AND DOYLE ALL HAVE GREAT SELECTIONS FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE. BELOW IS SMALL SAMPLE OF THE DIFFERENT TYPE OF BOARDS WE CAN GET FOR YOU.
SURFTECH
Surftech has brought their TUFLITE technology to SUP. Here are just a few of the boards that we carry.
There are many other sizes available.
Give us a call at;
858 483-8837
Visit the Surftech website for all of their models
BOARDWORKS and C-4 WATERMAN have been on the cutting edge of R/D almost from the beginning of Stand Up Paddle boarding. Here are some of the most popular models.
Legendary surfer, MIKE DOYLE, has teamed up with Southern California Surf Industries to bring us a series of affordable SUP's to get you started. They are hand laminated and vacuumed sealed.
Sometimes you may just feel like a cruise on the bay or local lake. These two models are easy to paddle and very stable. You'll be adding up the miles on these in no time at all.
