Saturday, December 20, 2008

JBS paddles at surfingsports.com


SurfingSports.com out of Santa Barbera ,Ca. The largest and most  prestegious of SUP shops, is now carring JBS paddles. Warren Thomas, CEO and owner is a super k00l guy, living  the aloha spirit!

Surfing Sports .com 
A fully stocked store in Santa Barbara, CA for all of your standup paddle surfing & stand up paddling needs.   http://surfingsports.com/xstore.asp
Over 140 standup paddle boards currently in stock. New containers monthly.
More good stuff to come this coming week.
 Exciting news we are moving from our current location to sharing a shop with the infamous
Cliff Reynolds of Glider Paddle Boards. This area of Capo.Beach, has a lot of history and good vibes. The original Hobie shaping shack still runs full blast, just a couple doors down.
What a humble feeling to part of this during the holiday season. 
May you all have great Christmas and New year.


Plywood models are laminated from marine grade baltic birch,which has a nice flex and is easier
on the shoulder joints. Sizes available 48" to 82" $175.00 add $10.00 for colored blades.

The E.J Signature Model is hand shaped to highest tolerances from hand selected exotic hardwoods. Tested in the So Cal surf, channel crossings, our products stand up to the test.
Blades are reinforced with with 4oz fiberglass on both sides and entire paddle coated with epoxy and a UV protectant.
Available in any sizes.
Blades range from 8" to 9.5 in various shapes.
$350.00

Contact info: johnsonbigstick@mac.com Cell #(949)412-6980

Friday, December 12, 2008

1st shaped paddle of the new batch.




This one is Phillipine/Cypress/ Poplar.
Notice the pattern change in the shaft in the blade area.
Ancient white boy secret! LOL.
Nice and light and strong, best to date.
Order yours today!




































Plywood models are laminated from marine grade baltic birch,which has a nice flex and is easier
on the shoulder joints. Sizes available 48" to 82" $175.00 add $10.00 for colored blades.

The E.J Signature Model is hand shaped to highest tolerances from hand selected exotic hardwoods. Tested in the So Cal surf, channel crossings, our products stand up to the test.
Blades are reinforced with with 4oz fiberglass on both sides and entire paddle coated with epoxy and a UV protectant.
Available in any sizes.
Blades range from 8" to 9.5 in various shapes.
$350.00

Contact info: johnsonbigstick@mac.com Cell #(949)412-6980

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Starting a fresh batch of 20 customs.






Just picked up some nice hardwood today from Austin Hardwoods in Santa Anna
( that's about as far inland as you will catch me)
The actual store is like a toy store for guys , it has all the newest and koolest woodworking tools a man could ever want!
And, the lumber smells as good as it looks. The problem is not spending too much money.
Here's some Poplar, Philippine Mahogany, Cypress and Bass wood, all very light and super strong.



























































































Plywood models are laminated from marine grade baltic birch,which has a nice flex and is easier
on the shoulder joints. Sizes available 48" to 82" $175.00 add $10.00 for colored blades.









The E.J Signature Model is hand shaped to highest tolerances from hand selected exotic hardwoods. Tested in the So Cal surf, channel crossings, our products stand up to the test.
Blades are reinforced with with 4oz fiberglass on both sides and entire paddle coated with epoxy and a UV protectant.
Available in any sizes.
Blades range from 8" to 9.5 in various shapes.
$350.00



Contact info: johnsonbigstick@mac.com Cell #(949)412-6980

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

JBS at San O with John Ashley of Paddlesurf.net.

Plywood models are laminated from marine grade baltic birch,which has a nice flex and is easier
on the shoulder joints. Sizes available 48" to 82" $175.00 add $10.00 for colored blades.

The E.J Signature Model is hand shaped to highest tolerances from hand selected exotic hardwoods. Tested in the So Cal surf, channel crossings, our products stand up to the test.
Blades are reinforced with with 4oz fiberglass on both sides and entire paddle coated with epoxy and a UV protectant.
Available in any sizes.
Blades range from 8" to 9.5 in various shapes.
$350.00

Contact info: johnsonbigstick@mac.com Cell #(949)412-6980

Thanks John, For your time on Sunday! Let me know how the new paddle works.


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Monday, December 1, 2008

E.J Signature Model


Plywood models are laminated from marine grade baltic birch,which has a nice flex and is easier
on the shoulder joints. Sizes available 48" to 82" $175.00 add $10.00 for colored blades.

The E.J Signature Model is hand shaped to highest tolerances from hand selected exotic hardwoods. Tested in the So Cal surf, channel crossings, our products stand up to the test.
Blades are reinforced with with 4oz fiberglass on both sides and entire paddle coated with epoxy and a UV protectant.
Available in any sizes.
Blades range from 8" to 9.5 in various shapes.
$350.00

Contact info: johnsonbigstick@mac.com Cell #(949)412-6980
  
Signature Paddles Custom made for Bob's Mission Surf.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Custom paddles for Mickey Munoz and Brian Abbney

Just hooked up a couple nice paddles for the Bros; Mickey Munoz flagged me down when I was coming back into the Dana Point harbor, from a quick Hedlands buoy run, and hit me up about 
commissioning a custom paddle for his his good buddy Sparkey(owner of Rainbow Sandals).
Its a gift to Sparkey for his Cabo Villa down in BC. Sparkey is flying down for the holidays
(in his private turbo prop) with a few close friends to score a some warm water waves on their SUP's.


My friend and Orange County Fireman Brian Abbney with his new custom JBS paddle.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

My new 8.75 wooden race blade.






New super light weight Alder/Redwood and Cypress 8.75 paddle, inspired by the C-4 XPR. 
I have  added the dihedral to the powerface side, for a clean entry and no wagging from side to side.Blade is reinforced with 4oz glass on both sides with epoxy. I will be racing with my wood blade from now on. Bobs Mission Surf is now stocking
JBS paddles, as well as Infinity Surfboards and Stewart Surfboards. 

Thursday, November 6, 2008



A new custom Alder, Mahogany and Puduk paddle for my friend Bob Warren. The alder/mahogany combo is super light. I used 4oz glass on both sides of the blade with a nice bead for good protection.  JBS custom hardwood paddles can be made to your specs and choice of woods. retail price; $ 350.00 please allow 10 days to complete.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

JBS plywood display tree.



This tree will hold up to 24 paddles, and takes up only two sq. ft of space! Steve Boehne(Infinity Surfboards) has had one in his shop for the last year and loves it! Order yours today for $250.00.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Dana Harbor Halloween Paddle






Just a few of us met in the channel, Peggy Munoz, Big Mama, Cliff , my wife Andie and I and Taco the cattle dog. A short cruz in front the bars and to couple friends boats. No candy, but I managed to score a Bud light!

Friday, October 31, 2008

JBS Shop in the Dana Strand Headlands.

This is where it all happens,LOL
My good buddy Chris Koerner is super K00l enough to let me use his garage in the Dana Headlands(Mahalos CK).



  • Top Secret shaft clamping jig.




Some foiled shafts, ready for blades.





















The blade getting glued to the shaft.
My paddles are glued up with Titebond type 3 waterproof.
















Small but efficient!













Super chill  Zen place 2 work!

You should see the view out front.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Skeletons on SUP's ????????


As most of you all know we live in the beautiful Dana Point harbor on our 38' Morgan CC  sailboat, when all of a sudden our watch dog Taco started barking and I jumped to see who was here, and two skeletons yelled"Trick or Treat" Jerrico Popplar and Peggy Munoz appeared out the darkness, having a good old time! Sounds like fun to me, and if anyone wants to join us, were going to get some cheap costumes and go for Halloween paddle fri night. Around 6:00 pm. Drop us a line, if your in?

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

One satisfied customer.


Just in 6:12 pm   Just received a E-mail from one satisfied customer in Florida!
Quote  from Tom in South Florida.

EJ, Will try not to ramble,

When I got your email about the plastic edging I was a little worried that you had out BLACK plastic edging on my new wood paddles! When I got them unwrapped I was pleased for sure, the clear edging is for sure functional and appealing also.

Got a chance to flat water paddle the 80" this past weekend. On my ay paddling I said to myself dam I forgot my carbon paddle incase something doesn't feel right(blade size had me worried) But after two or three strokes NO WORRIES!!! Paddle is EXCELLENT!!! Man it felt great. Paddled in some windy conditions both Sat and Sunday and could not be happier with the paddle.

Thanks again for the Paddles.
If you get anyone wanting to see them in South Florida let me know and I will see what I can arrange to put one of these in their hands.

Thanks Tom


The New Plywood SUP paddles from JBS.

These paddles are perfect for beginners and pros.
The plywood layers give my paddles a unique look and nice flex, that is easy on the shoulder joints. At only $175.00
The price is right!
Try one today!
Available for demo in Dana Point.
Call for more info:949-412-6980.