My first surfing experience on the south shores of Oahu in 1972 ignited a passion that lives on today.  I have been very fortunate to be able to balance work with surfing, and what better way to do that than build surfboards.

I lived in Imperial Beach, California as a young man and surfed there and the surrounding areas for many years.  Going surfing in northern Baja for the weekends was a special treat.  In 1981 I started building boards for myself and friends.  I did the shaping, painting, glassing and learned a lot about surfboard design.

I kept surfing when time permitted, and completed my studies at San Diego State University getting a B.A. in Industrial Arts.  This led me to a move to Florida.

I still love to get out and surf.  My board building has taken a new turn with the hollow wood.  These boards require skilled craftsmanship, but the results speak for themselves.  They are fun to ride and beautiful to display.

Dennis Hanson