Resources

The Owner Operator Report: Repair Culture

Eric here, owner and operator of Jarvis Boards—checking in from the workshop floor here in Chicago, where spring has arrived and the lake is starting to call. This is the Owner Operator Report New...

The Owner Operator Report: Trade Secrets

Eric here, owner and operator of Jarvis Boards—coming at you from the workshop floor here in Chicago, where the shop dust never really settles. This is the Owner Operator Report—my once-a-month ch...

Crafting Waves: The Journey of Building a Hollow Redwood Surfboard

Join us as we dive into the story of crafting a custom hollow wood surfboard from our 7'2" Frame Kit. From the initial idea sparked at Maker Camp to the thrilling first wave, learn how this DIY pro...

Unboxing & Assembling a Frame Kit

  Unboxing videos have become a popular trend, offering viewers an up-close and personal look at products they're interested in. In this unboxing video, we join Eric as he unveils and dry-assembles...

Everything You Need to Know About Building a Wood Paddle Board

Getting Started Do you want to build your own customized wooden paddle board? Making your own paddle board is fun, exciting, and gives you a well made watercraft that can be used for generations. I...

What is the Best Lumber for your Deck Skins?

Paulownia. It may be the first time for some of you to hear about it but it’s a tree native to Eastern Asia, specifically China. It is by far one of the fastest growing trees in the world and is th...

How to Store your Paddle Board | Wall Paddle Board Storage Rack

So you’ve just purchased a new paddle board and you are unsure how and where to store your paddle board. Maybe you know where you want to store your paddle board but are unsure how to store your pa...

How to Build a Wooden Paddle Board

Looking for a new hobby? Perhaps you’ve made a wood kayak kit or a cedar strip canoe in the past? Maybe you are a woodworker that loves the outdoors and are looking for a new fun woodworking projec...

How to Shape Your Wood Board

Shaping your hollow core wood paddle board or wood surfboard can seem overwhelming. The process shouldn't be. When you build a wood surf board or wood SUP, much of the shape is already "baked" in ...

How to Add Fin Boxes & Deck Accessories

One of the joys of building your own wood paddle board is that you get to customize it exactly the way you want. Whether you are starting with one of our DIY paddle board kits or wood paddle board ...