How it all started

In 1996, my son became interested in sand boarding and headed for the sand hills regularly with his mates whenever he could. They were having problems with the sand boards they were using and asked me if I could improve on the model. At this time, I had had a long illness and had been unable to carry on with my general building business for some time.

We spent a lot of time experimenting with different shapes and designs. What we were after was an optimum curve that offered maximum speed and performance. We paid particular attention to getting this perfect. After many test runs in the sand hills, we managed to achieve the best shape and curves to generate a rapid, long, smooth ride so that the laminate on the lower surface would also wear evenly.

We came up with the current design which turned out to be a smash hit with the multitude. I was bombarded with orders and eventually became interested in manufacturing the boards on a larger scale. I was asked by a number of commercial outlets if I could make a wider board that could be used to sit on, with side rails, so that parents could give their toddlers a safe ride.

Both models have been in constant demand in our local area since. I know that there are sand hills in many coastal areas of Australia and other countries and so have decided to give others the opportunity to purchase and experience my sand boards.

Chris Smithson. May 2003