Kimo Greene Surfboards

I had my custom-made 8' board shaped at kimo's. Surfs like a charm. A couple of my friends had custom-shaped kimo greene boards and swear by kimo. Tell kimo your level, what you expect, etc., and he can recommend a board appropriate for you, or just tell him exactly what you want. My board came in at about $800. From his website:KIMO GREENE SURFBOARDS Aloha, since 1967, Kimo Greene has been making surfboards and has gone through the full circle of surfboard design. Always on the edge of performance, these innovative shapes have helped bring out the potential in everyone. Since the beginning, surfing has allowed surfers a way to express themselves and be truely happy. The better you surf, the happier you are. Thats where I come in, as I hear what YOU want to do and create a custom board built specifically for you. I promise to make you a better surfer. Mahalo,Kimo Greene, Owner/Shaper

Super friendly and will work with you to get you what you want at a great price. From new to used or just to get a repair very fair and helpful!!

Less than one star rating actually, as KG boards are not worthy of the prices he charges. KG may have made boards in the past that people were buying, keeping him in the biz, but currently he's a hyperbole just tryin to stay afloat. Go to his tiny rented space on Mokauea St. to see for yourself. Many 'Backyard' operations have better facilities than his which is bare-bones at that. He is a one-man operation doing everything himself which is an indication of the volume of work he's asked to do these days. He shapes mainly by eye, racing toward completion while rarely utilizing measuring tools to confirm specifications are met to the buyers' order. His glassing work is super heavy which he rationalizes is what makes his boards stronger and less vulnerable to breakage in heavy conditions. This is fine if you don't mind a classic 'tank' board. However, if you seek a performance board that's built to your specifications, go elsewhere as that's an incongruent concept to KG.

Kimo will take care of you during and after the sale. An outstanding and trustworthy person. He knows what you need, just talk with him and you will become a better surfer. I wish I would have went to him right away before I wasted a year trying to learn on a factory board.