Salty’s get Bellyboarding!

We asked Dick Pearce & Friends if they could make some of their elegant and environmentally conscious Bellyboards with our Devon design and here they are! Especially big thanks to Nashi for getting it so good! We couldn’t resist not popping down to Newquay to pick them up in person - and it was great to see their workshop/shop in action!

Here’s some details straight from the horses mouth - The boards are made with the highest quality sustainably sourced FSC accredited 9mm birch plywood. The birch is grown and processed in Europe. We use the best quality plywood available to ensure maximum life and fun out of each board.

Jim ventures up to the workshop

Birch Plywood is a very sustainable product - birch trees absorb and uptake more CO2 from the atmosphere  in their growth than is emitted during the plywood production process.

Nashi mid screenprint - just pulled a heart ❤️ 

MATERIALS

Post surf - The boards should be stored in a dry environment when not in the water. Store upright (not flat). If looked after well…. they should last for generations. Will need repainting/oiling/staining every few years after heavy use. Wood is good! 
Info on the different finishes: 

• Fully Painted - We use the highest quality exterior grade paint to ensure excellent protection for years. The paint is water based and environmentally friendly. These boards are very hardy and can handle lots of water and beach time! 
• Oiled - The Naked Wood on the boards are treated with natural layers of linseed oil. This protects the wood and brings out the beautiful woodgrain. Can be re-applied over the years to keep the board waterproof. 
• Woodstain - Our woodstain is made up of natural plant oils. The microporous, breathable finish allows the ply to breathe. Water repellent and extremely weather and UV resistant. Long lasting finish for years to come - the satin finish looks and feels beautiful.
• Naked - The boards are sanded beautifully to show the natural wood grains and colour. They are NOT TREATED - 100% ply. The Naked boards need to be finished with paint, oil or stain before use in the ocean. 

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