The New Bluegill
Shawn Parkin recently photographed shaper Jon Wegener and Josh Rothman riding The New Bluegill at Swamis. Learn more about The Bluegill here.
High Tide Paipo Session
Jon Wegener sneaks in a few gems on his popular Pumpkinseed model. Secret spot somewhere in North County.
The Bluegill
Here is a video created by Korduroy.tv a few years back that chronicled the making and riding of an alaia hybrid we call The Bluegill.
The Paipo Lesson
I’m not handy or crafty. Nor do I know my way around power tools. But when I saw that Grain Surfboards was offering a “Shape Your Own Paipo” class, I jumped. I was to be among the lucky few who would create a magic belly slider with the grand wizard himself, Jon Wegener.
Handplane Video
Big thanks to James Campbell of Korduroy.tv for capturing the spirit and energy of the Handplane Hoedown held at San Clemente State Beach on September 15, 2012. The video features Wegener riders Jon Wegener, Shawn Parkin, and Mike Beckwith on handplanes, with Glenn Sakamoto on the paipo.
Handplane Hoedown
Test pilot Glenn Sakamoto gets in the pocket at the Handplane Hoedown recently held in San Clemente. Wegener Surf was there to represent and demo the Korduroy collaboration handplanes and the Wegener Paipo. Photo by Adam Reynolds.
Bio-Mini
5’5” Bio-Mini. I call this model the Bio-Mini because of the materials. It is made with a recyclable eps foam core. The glassing is done with Entropy super sap epoxy resin. This resin uses organic material from byproducts from trees and plants used in other products. This material replaces some of the harsh chemicals used...
Pizazz
“They have… PIZZAZZ!” Pizzazz: n. Informal. 1. Dazzling style; flamboyance; flair. 2. Vigorous spirit; energy or excitement. That’s how Jon Wegener describes the surfboards he creates. In 2005, when Jon started making Alaias and Paipos, the lid was blown wide open on Pandora’s box and he has been possessed with the spirit of experimentation ever...
The Glide
How to describe the indescribable? When I was first asked to write a description of the glide you get on an alaia, all I could think of was… magic. So I took the boards out again and tried to articulate what makes these boards so special. The first thing you notice is the speed…these...
Alaia Riding Tips
For a few people, learning to ride the alaia comes very quick and naturally. For the rest of us it takes a commitment and practice. People often ask us for tips on how to ride an alaia. So we thought that we would share some pointers that you might find helpful. Keep in mind that...
