WAXING POETIC

These surfboards are sculpted works of art.

The Oahu, Hawaii-based Haleiwa Surfboard Company makes only 10 to 12 of its oneof-a-kind wooden boards each year, all handcrafted by artist Lon Klein and made to reflect the designs of renowned shaper Dick Brewer. This 10-foot, six-inch hollowframe board (US$20,000, S$27,350) took approximately 200 man-hours to build and was sculpted from Hawaiian hardwoods, including koa and quilted mango. Each board is signed and numbered. Paddling out with this monster is possible, but due to its wood construction, it may be challenging — it is exquisite, but it is not lightweight. haleiwasurfboard.com