New paddles available and a new stand for Infinity board shop in Dana Point ,Ca

Steve from Infinity commissioned me to come up with a new paddle display, that could hold 75 paddles, and here it is!
Straight out the 21st century.



You can own this paddle 80" nice balence/med weight/ black walnut /mankore/ poplar $350









This paddle is one of my best to date. 78" med-light weight / Mankore/ Cypress $350











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

The New JBS Stealth Bomber Sprinter.

Finally my dream come true!
Our very own Sprinter van. I've wanted one these suckers , since the first time I laid eyes on them 5 yrs ago.
It's a 2003/ 2500 series 170"wheelbase with the super high roof and a whoop-en 6' 1" of headroom!
Bare bones inside, for the moment, I plan on building it out for touring and my finish carpentry job ( which is pretty scarce these days).
I'm super Stoked on the fact that we can run Bio Diesel and are getting 25 to 28 MPG. Forget the big block 460cu I've been driving for the last couple months, getting 8 GPM. It's a Kool charcoal grey color, not the typical white delivery Fed X van.
Once again Stoked!!!!



Also, a new rough water board from Brian Z at NCP.
Brian paddled this board at the Hano Hano race in Mission Bay and got 6th place in stock 12'6", without even training for it! And now he and his partner from NCP ( Matt Friedman) have started hitting the SUP training for our 2009 Catalina Challenge relay team ,on a new 14' carbon bump catching machine. It's a tough race, depending on conditions, but with three guys,it will be a lot of fun.



I also would like to thank my new webmaster/ up and coming 12'6" racer/ all around good dude, Scott Sanchez for going beyond the call of duty.
Mahalos Bro!
Hope you like and enjoy your new JBS paddle.












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

The Latest In The JBS World.

New pics of the JBS shop in Capo Bch, in the infamous (Surfers Alley). Hobie / Fly International/Glider Paddleboards/ And a lot other really kool giving Bros!

1/16/09  Our latest venture was a cruz up the coast to Santa Barbara with our dear friends Dennis and Katie Forte, our traveling buddies. Dennis grew up in S.B in the Hope Ranch area and knows everybody. We stayed at his good friends place , Byron and Robin Beck, they made us feel right at home, and talk about custom woodworking, Byron runs a top notch finish carpentry company that does some of the finest work I have ever seen. And we loved their outdoor shower too. Fortunately, their house was spared in the recent West Mont fires, the surrounding homes were burt to the ground, just feet away

Sat  1/17 The main reason we went up is to Race stand up! Come on ,that's what I live for, don't you?It's the #4 event in the So Cal Series and what beautiful conditions we had. The short coarse(4.75 mi), which at this time is the only one for SUP,because of time limitations. Since I am now a member Stand Up Paddle Sports ,we hung out with our new family ( Wardog, Debbie, John Becker and crew. I ended up pulling off a 1st in 12"6"class , narrowly beating my new nemesis Byron Kurt ( Hobie Team rider). My wife Andie pulled into 2nd , behind another SUP Sports team rider Vicki Mills , who also  in the long coarse clearly won the womens OC-1 division.( she's pretty Knarley) All in all a great trip. Getting ready for the Hano Hano in Mission Bay this weekend, should be a lot of strong competion! Hope to see ya all there.  

Some of the latest JBS creations.

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

Happy New Year 2009

I love the holiday season, but I'm glad they are over!

Time to get back to serious paddle building and training for the 2009 So. Cal race series.

Stoked, I just got added to team Stand Up Paddle Sports, Santa Barbara, These guys are super kool and make me feel part of their Ohana! Looking forward to the next series event in Santa Barbara, on 1/17/09. I anticipate the 2009 season to set new standards in SUP racing.

Mahalos to my sponsors: NCP paddleboards, C-4 Waterman, Kreed Eyewear, Vitamin Blue, Raygun tattoo, SUP Sports.

Cypress/Poplar/Mahogany Nice and light!


Some super exotic blade layups.

My New NCP 12' 6 "Rough water SUP Many thanks to Brian and Matt from North County Paddleboards.

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

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

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

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

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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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.

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.