Another Satisfied Customer

I had to post this... I love opening emails like this, even if I had to edit it a bit :)  Love the enthusiasm, Liz.  For those of you that don't know Liz Lantz, get to know her amazing work and photos.

HOLY SH*T.
JP, the board is so f**king awesome. I just got back from my first sesh on it and it was one of the best sessions I've had in a long time. I wish I could surf all day, and I also wish I had told you and Andrea I was going out on the off chance you could've met up with me- didn't think of it till I was in the water.
Seriously, you did an AMAZING job and it is exactly what I wanted. It's so responsive and maneuverable, easy to paddle and get into waves....it is PERFECT for me. I think the ultimate test will be when I take it out on a big day (the waves are pretty small today), but the surf today was my favorite conditions so that says a lot right there.
Anyway,

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!
Liz

Stone Brewing Fundraiser Board

This custom Cherry Bomb was especially made for Stone Brewing Co. The asked us to make a donation to thei fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clb of Escondido. Stone is a very generous company that also supports the Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter.

JP made the Cherry Bomb 6'0 x 19 3/4 x 2 1/2. I painted it to look like a stone that had been dipped in red. Pure Glass laminated it. It looks great, hope it makes a lot o money.

Custom Boards

Here at HSD we mostly sell custom boards to surfers that want something specific out of their surfing. Our Cherry Bomb model is a popular model. This one was custom made for Tanner, the generous owner of Cali Bamboo. He provided us FSC certified bamboo for the stringer and fins, we made a blank with post-consumer recycled styrofoam, and our buddy Woody hand-foiled his fins. Pure Glass laminated the whole thing with epoxy resin and Tanner is now surfing this board all around Sunset Cliffs and Blacks. He loves his new HSD Cherry Bomb and was stoked to contribute to the making of his custom board.

New Digs, Ya Dig?

HSD has a little more room thanks to a new office, board room, and jewelry studio. We just finished up the painting and are busy working away. There are only a few more touches before it will be complete. Enjoy the photos. Its nice to have more room:)

91X Surf report

Holeman Surf Designs is now the official sponsor of the 91X surf report. Listen to 91X and figure out where to go surf the epic swells we've been having or follow Pat on Twitter.

A Great Decade to Come

Back when we were kids, we all thought that by 2010 we'd be flying in cars, living in space, and would have destroyed Planet Earth. 2010 is just a few hours away and none of the Sci-Fi movies proved to be right. Life is still cruising along, but much has changed, and the next decade is sure to bring about some significant changes in surfing. Here are HSD's predictions for the next 10 years:

- People will be riding a variety of boards that are shorter and fatter than previous decades.
- People will experiment with fins, riding 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 fins
- Shapers with hand-shaping skills will still design the best boards
- Computers will not replace workers in surfboard factories
- Surfboard building materials will become more worker and environmentally friendly
- HSD is going to lead to the way in progressive designs that work for all surfer, not just pros
- California will continue to lead surf industry in design and style

Holiday Gift Ideas

Still need to get some gifts, but not sure of the best way to give a cool gift that means something? Why not give HSD gift certificates to help someone pay for their new board? Available now in any dollar amount, and they are very snazzy.



If jewelry is what you seek, swing by the California Surf Museum on Thursday Dec. 17 during the outdoor market from 4:30 until 8pm. There will be a book signing from 6-8 pm and cool gift ideas like Andrea's Recycled Surf Resin Jewelry, pearl and shell jewelry, membership, books, DVDs, and lots of other goodies for the surf enthusiast in your life.

On Saturday Dec. 19 Beads of La Jolla is hosting an open house all day, from 10 am -6 pm. Any purchase $20 purchase gets you $5 bead bucks, and any purchase over $100 gets you a free one hour consultation to use any time during 2010. That is a great gift for the aspiring jeweler in your life. There will be tons of pre-made jewelry including one-of-a-kind recycled surf resin jewelry, purses, scarves, and more!