I have been getting my boards shaped by Minami surfboards since the late 80's and still getting…read moreboards today. The knowledge and craftsmanship that comes with each board you will feel on your first session. The attention to detail in the shape and airbrush comes from the personalized approach of ordering your board. Riding custom boards that fit your needs gives you the performance you want and is the difference between just buying mass production boards off the shelf. Minami surfboards is rooted in history of world champions and well know pros and upcoming young guns. I will always reach out to Glenn for my boards.

Uncle Glenn makes the best surfboards! He's been making me surfboards since I was 10, almost 4…read moreyears. His boards are really responsive and fast. When I order a board, he really takes the time to get the dimensions right, because I'm always growing. The whole team is really nice. Stoked on Minami boards!

I had my custom-made 8' board shaped at kimo's. Surfs like a charm. A couple of my friends had…read morecustom-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

Less than one star rating actually, as KG boards are not worthy of the prices he charges. KG may…read morehave 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.

I went here to buy a board as a beginner, and the "manager" set me up with a 8' funboard by global…read moresurf industries. I purchased the Modern Falcon8' and have been on the water with it quite a few times. To say the least, I'm not happy with it or my progression. I'm familiar with edges as a snowboarder and skateboarder for over 28 years. I should have caught the red flag when the "manager" didn't know how to install the fins but was happy to make a sale. My buddies compliment the appeal but it's not right for me or my level. I'm highly disappointed and looking to get into a longer board without losing the high amount I paid for this mass produced board. Go elsewhere, I should have waited a day and gone where I should have at the surf garage. The "manager" was all hyped that "the family" owned the shop along with his father and highly recommended. Don't waste your time.

I only found out about this place after asking the owners of the Hawaii Republic shirts where they…read moresold their products on Oahu. They told me to come to Diamond Head Surfboards. I did not see any parking lot for this store, but there are two metered stalls fronting it on Kapahulu Ave. if you come on a non peak hour on a weekday. The owner is very friendly and helped me with the different shirts I could chose from. I'd come here again for more Hawaii Republic gear.

Just purchased paddle $400 never even use, did not even remove from bag. No returns, no exceptions…read more Not worth it.

Nothing but friendly, helpful and honest people. Plenty good stuff. Know what you're looking for,…read moreor your willpower and wallet might take a beating!

Bottom Line: Among the best surfboard shapers out there!…read more There are a lot of great shapers out there - Arakawa, Takayama, Brewer, just to name a few. Add another name to that elite list - Keoki. This guy will listen to your wants and needs, and then help guide you to a board that will fit you perfectly. He's got mad skills in shaping, just like a lot of other shapers, but this guy has got some stuff that others don't. He has been able to closely study ancient Hawaiian surf boards, and he also has a scientific background that helps him approach shaping a board with feel you only get from experience and with an analytical eye. He's also easy to talk to; you can explain to him what you want, and he can translate that into board shaping language. Another plus is that he doesn't charge outrageous prices for his custom boards. If custom boards aren't your thing, give him a call, he usually has some used boards that he sells also for a spanking good deal!

I've tried other boards and always end up buying Keoki's boards. Every time I buy a new board from…read morehim it turns in to my favorite board for a few months and then I go back to some of the other boards I have from him and they become my favorites again. It's never ending. I have yet to be disappointed. Sometimes he takes awhile to shape customs (might because he has a bunch of pending orders) and if I was grading him on that, I'd probably knock of a star but I enjoy his shapes too much to give a f.... Plus the 5 other boards I have from him hold me over till I get my next. His shapes are very creative, functional and perform like a dream. I suck and they make me half way decent. Check him out and you'll be singing his praises too!

I grew up skating and haven't done it for 43 years then I found KIHA…read more JUST SKATE THIS PLACE IS GREAT! The staff are very nice, a session for only 10$ and only 5$ if you need to rent either inline or roller skates and if you have the energy only 5$ for the next session. One bummer is there only open Fri, Sat, Sun for JUST SKATE skating.

Great selection of brands. Great people who run the shop. Got to talk skate nerd talk with Josh who…read morethen hooked it up with some shop stickers with our purchase. If you need skate goods when you're in Oahu, make you way to Kailua and support 808.

Everyone talks about the magic board. Well, I actually owned one! The best board I ever owned was a…read more6'2" Island Classics shaped by Kim Purington. It had deep six channels and was so fast and responsive. It really was an amazing board! I rode it in Hawaii, California, France, and finally broke it in Spain. I have never had a board like it since! Order your magic board from Kim now!

I have been surfing for 15 years and these guys are the best bang for your buck. Better and cheaper…read morethan anywhere else! No brainer. Just received my second custom hand-shaped surfboard from Kim Purrington at Straight Up Surfboards Hawaii. The first one was perfect I told him what kind of surfing I do then boom I had my first "magic board". Same process for the second one. It looks perfect as well. Some people don't understand the importance of a custom board. I'll tell you, off the rack boards from stores, if you can find dimensions that suit you, have really light, weak glass jobs and Kim Purrington will recommend the right glass job for you. It's fully custom and the kicker is even with all the added glass and talk time it is WAY CHEAPER and the quality is WAY BETTER. You can't go wrong with Straight Up Surfboards Hawaii. I know some people who have been getting boards from Kim for there whole lives. He is such a good guy and an even better shaper who used to shape with Eric Arakawa. Kim is just a brilliant artisanal surfboard shaper.

Hello all skaters!…read more If you're interested in learning how to skates, come check out APB Skateshop and get your first skateboard with them. We were welcomed by Maynard. He seemed knowledgeable about skateboarding. He talked about the speed and acceleration. Skateboard wheels come in different sizes, design, colors, and durability. It's important to know how fast or slow you're moving and if you're looking for an easier or a little harder in turning those wheels. He recommended what is best for beginners without any knowledge of skateboarding. Maynard helped from start to finish. He helped with selecting the wheels, trucks, bearings and axle nuts. I love how he likes to get you involved in putting it together. The experience made it more enjoyable than just having to watch him. This place is located in Chinatown so parking is a little harder to find. You're lucky if you can get street parking. If not, there's a parking lot that charges $5 for the day. It's a bit much but if you plan your day accordingly then it's worth it. You can plan to have breakfast or lunch then check out the open market then hit APB Skateshop for your skateboards supplies! Win-win to me!!! Thank you for reading my review. Have a great weekend!

Great service. Good selection of apparel, shoes, accessories, and skate gear. Sales section has a…read moregood variety and with good pricing. Maynard provided excellent customer service. We walked out with multiple stickers, even one for the kiddo.