BUILD YOUR OWN PADDLE BOARD WITHOUT THE FRUSTRATION
Trusted by thousands of DIY'ers around the world.
Get started building your dream paddle board fast and easy with our laser-cut Frame Kits or instantly download a set of our Plans to build from scratch.
WHY JARVIS?
Designed by Experts
We've built over 1,000 boards so you can DIY with confidence
Beginner-Friendly System
Our design and instructions keep the beginner, small workshop builder in mind.
Step by Step Support
You get written, video, and direct technical support to ensure a successful build
Fully Customizable
Get creative by choosing your own wood species and layout for the outer board skin
Frame Kits
The fastest way to become a board builder
What's Included?
- Laser- cut interlocking pieces (center spine, ribs, & side rails) connect to create the perfect internal structure of your board
- Built-in rocker tabs make building on a flat surface possible, so you can spend more time building your board and less time dealing with complicated tables and jigs
- Numbered pieces allows for easy to follow assembly so you can glue up your Frame the same day it arrives at your door
- Detailed instructions come with every Kit and will help guide you through ever step of the way and provide helpful tips and trickn
See why thousands trust Jarvis
WHAT DIY'ERS ARE SAYING
"My favorite part was slowly watching it come together and looking forward to the next step—each one building more confidence. But my greatest moment was when I stood on the board, it was stable and when I started paddling it tracked straight. I had done it!."
- John S. (North Carolina)
"Thank you for putting out these kits. I can't believe how well the pieces fit together."
- Jason M. (Colorado)
"I had a lot of fun with the build. I did a lot of research into build options which I spent too much time worrying about."
- Grant T. (Nova Scotia)
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF BUILDERS
Let us be your guide to DIY satisfaction
HOW IT WORKS
1. Glue Frame Together
Using a hot glue gun, your Frame Kit pieces are assembled and the rocker tabs are glued to your work surface
2. Add Wood Strips
Whether using classic cedar decking or some other light weight wood, cut your boards into manageable 1-2" strips and glue them to your frame
3. SHAPE & SAND SMOOTH
Here you can use power tools (orbital sander, planer etc.) or hand tools (block plane, hand sand) to give your board its final shape and smoothness
4. ADD PLASTIC PARTS
Time to add a fin box, an air vent to allow your hollow board to breath, leash loop(s) to attaching your body or accessories to the board, and a handle for transporting
4. WATERPROOF WITH EPOXY
Working with fiberglass & epoxy is new for a lot of woodworkers. Don't fret, its one of the most rewarding stages as you make the wood grain pop with color and look like glass
6. RIDE WITH PRIDE
You've built your board and it's time for your maiden voyage. Enjoy paddling for years to come and share the joy of your build with others.
PLANS
A digital solution for the budget-builder
Plans
- Instantly Download the Plan files directly to your email inbox so you can start planning and executing your project immediately.
- Full Scale Files in PDF or DXF file formats. The PDF will need to be printed out at a large scale printer (we can also do this for you). The DXF file is for those who wish to cut the frame out on their CNC machine.
- Fits on 1 sheet of plywood to save you money on multiple sheets and unnecessary waste material.
- Detailed instructions come with our Plans as well, and will help guide you through ever step and provide helpful tips and tricks.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO START BUILDING:
Frame Kits
Plans
Parts & Supplies
San Marcos (All-Around SUP) Frame Kit
$299.00
$349.00
The San Marcos Frame Kit provides an upgrade from our digital or printed Plans, saving you time and the expense of sourcing your own plywood and cutting each frame piece by hand. Our Frame Kits are precision cut using our in-house laser cutter so builders can ensure 100% accuracy of their new board build. Our Frame Kits feature:
All internal pieces including Cross Pieces/Ribs, Rails, & the Center Spine
Integrated Rocker Tabs for assembling Frame on a flat work surface
Numbered pieces for easy assembly
40+ page detailed step-by-step instructions
We designed our kits to make them as easy as possible for the first time builder with a limited number of tools, but still leaving room for your own creativity to choose your own outer wood skin design.
For more complete kits, check out our Locally Grown Complete Kit which features everything needed to build your board except tools and the wood for skin and rails.
Watch Frame assembly video here:
Aransas (Surf SUP) Frame Kit
$299.00
$349.00
The Aransas Frame Kit provides an upgrade from our digital or printed Plans, saving you time and the expense of sourcing your own plywood and cutting each frame piece by hand. Our Frame Kits are precision cut using our in-house laser cutter so builders can ensure 100% accuracy of their new board build. Our Frame Kits feature:
All internal pieces including Cross Pieces/Ribs, Rails, & the Center Spine
Integrated Rocker Tabs for assembling Frame on a flat work surface
Numbered pieces for easy assembly
40+ page detailed step-by-step instructions
We designed our kits to make them as easy as possible for the first time builder with a limited number of tools, but still leaving room for your own creativity to choose your own outer wood skin design.
For more complete kits, check out our Locally Grown Complete Kit which features everything needed to build your board except tools and the wood for skin and rails.
Watch Frame assembly video here:
San Jacinto (Touring SUP) Frame Kit
$299.00
$349.00
The San Jacinto Frame Kit provides an upgrade from our digital or printed Plans, saving you time and the expense of sourcing your own plywood and cutting each frame piece by hand. Our Frame Kits are precision cut using our in-house laser cutter so builders can ensure 100% accuracy of their new board build. Our Frame Kits feature:
All internal pieces including Cross Pieces/Ribs, Rails, & the Center Spine
Integrated Rocker Tabs for assembling Frame on a flat work surface
Numbered pieces for easy assembly
40+ page detailed step-by-step instructions
We designed our kits to make them as easy as possible for the first time builder with a limited number of tools, but still leaving room for your own creativity to choose your own outer wood skin design.
For more complete kits, check out our Locally Grown Complete Kit which features everything needed to build your board except tools and the wood for skin and rails.
Watch our Unboxing & Assembly video here:
San Marcos Paddle Board Plans
from $29.00
$49.00
Do you want to make your own San Marcos Paddle Board from scratch? Well now you can! Here is an instantly downloadable or hardcopy set of full scale plans for building your own San Marcos Frame in either the 10'4" or 11'4" model. Plans include:
All Frame pieces including Cross Pieces/Ribs, Rails, & the Center Spine
Integrated Rocker Tabs for assembling Frame on flat work surface
Pieces & layout optimized to fit on one 4×8’ sheet of 5mm or 6mm/0.25in plywood
40+ page detailed step-by-step instructions
You will need to source the materials locally and cut out each section of the frame yourself. For international customers, those on a tight budget, or curious builders, this is the perfect place to start! If you can’t wait to get out on the water, start by ordering our laser-cut Frame Kits.
Which Plan type is right for me?
PDF Plans can either be printed full scale by your local printer on 24” wide paper (recommended), or using your home computer, so that you can accurately trace and cut out the internal ribs to get started building your next paddle board.
CNC Plans are for builders that have their own CNC router and would like to use it to cut their own frame. The files will be sent via DXF format.
Paper Plans will be printed full scale and shipped in a 24" packing tube ready to be traced out and cut out on your material.
Watch Frame assembly video here:
San Jacinto Paddle Board Plans
from $29.00
$49.00
Do you want to make your own San Jacinto Paddle Board from scratch? Well now you can! Here is an instantly downloadable or hardcopy set of full scale plans for building your own San Jacinto Frame in either the 10'8" or 11'8" model. Plans include:
All Frame pieces including Cross Pieces/Ribs, Rails, & the Center Spine
Integrated Rocker Tabs for assembling Frame on flat work surface
Pieces & layout optimized to fit on one 4×8’ sheet of 5mm or 6mm/0.25in plywood
40+ page detailed step-by-step instructions
You will need to source the materials locally and cut out each section of the frame yourself. For international customers, those on a tight budget, or curious builders, this is the perfect place to start! If you can’t wait to get out on the water, start by ordering our laser-cut Frame Kits.
Which Plan type is right for me?
PDF Plans can either be printed full scale by your local printer on 24” wide paper (recommended), or using your home computer, so that you can accurately trace and cut out the internal ribs to get started building your next paddle board.
CNC Plans are for builders that have their own CNC router and would like to use it to cut their own frame. The files will be sent via DXF format.
Paper Plans will be printed full scale and shipped in a 24" packing tube ready to be traced out and cut out on your material.
Watch Frame assembly video here:
Aransas Paddle Board Plans
from $29.00
$49.00
Do you want to make your own Aransas Paddle Board from scratch? Well now you can! Here is an instantly downloadable or hardcopy set of full scale plans for building your own Aransas Frame. Plans include:
All Frame pieces including Cross Pieces/Ribs, Rails, & the Center Spine
Integrated Rocker Tabs for assembling Frame on flat work surface
Pieces & layout optimized to fit on one 4×8’ sheet of 5mm or 6mm/0.25in plywood
35+ page detailed step-by-step instructions
You will need to source the materials locally and cut out each section of the frame yourself. For international customers, those on a tight budget, or curious builders, this is the perfect place to start! If you can’t wait to get out on the water, start by ordering our laser-cut Frame Kits.
Which Plan type is right for me?
PDF Plans can either be printed full scale by your local printer on 24” wide paper (recommended), or using your home computer, so that you can accurately trace and cut out the internal ribs to get started building your next paddle board.
CNC Plans are for builders that have their own CNC router and would like to use it to cut their own frame. The files will be sent via DXF format.
Paper Plans will be printed full scale and shipped in a 24" packing tube ready to be traced out and cut out on your material.
Watch Frame Assembly Video here:
Plastic Parts Kit
$69.00
When you build your board, you'll need a few plastic parts. This includes a fin box to add your own removable fin, an air vent to allow your hollow board to breath, leash loop(s) to attaching your body or accessories to the board, and a handle for transporting. Although not required, bungees are a great accessory to have so we've added enough leash loops to create a bungee setup on your board. This Bundle includes:
1x Fin Box
1x Handle
5x Leash Loops
1x Air Vent
Adding these plastic deck parts requires some carefully placed internal blocking material and some router work. We’ve made a video to help guide you through that process.
Paddle Board Glassing Kit
$349.00
To waterproof your board, you'll need a few supplies. This is primarily done using epoxy and fiberglass cloth. This kit supplies you with all of the essentials to glass your board including:
Kit includes:
Note: (We don't ship Epoxy to Canada because it is Hazmat).
- Resin Research or West Marine Epoxy with SLOW hardener
- 6 oz Fiberglass Cloth
- 6 pair latex gloves
- Mixing cups
- Spreader/Squeege
- Hot coat brushes
Items you'll need to add:
Sandpaper, sander, acetone for clean up
Custom Graphics Kit
$12.00
Do you want to add your name or other custom graphics or logos to your wood board? Using specially formulated Japanese "rice paper" you are able to print your logo or graphic using your home InkJet or Laser printer. The rice paper is embedded between the resin and fiberglass cloth and turns translucent with the edition of epoxy. This kit includes 5 sheets of blank rice paper.
1.5 Gallons Resin Research Epoxy + Slow Hardener
$199.00
Our 2-Part Epoxy Resin from Resin Research is a high-performance epoxy that soaks into the fiberglass cloth, creating a strong and reliable seal around your board. After thousands of board builds ourselves, we’ve opted for supplying Resin Research Epoxy Resin + Slow Hardener combination. One order of 1.5 gallons is enough for most paddle board builds.
The advanced formula is self leveling, which makes it simple to apply and cure evenly. The end result is a paddle board that is solid and waterproof, ready for the water and built to last.
For many of our customers, using epoxy resin is a new process. We’ve created a tutorial video and are happy to help answer any questions you have to ensure a confident glassing experience.
Fiberglass Cloth
$119.00
The 6 oz fiberglass cloth is popular for a wide range of lightweight applications like laminating, reinforcing, and waterproofing. It is a flexible fabric and it wets out transparently when saturated with Epoxy Resin. This cloth provides a uniform strength horizontally and vertically. One 9-yard roll is enough for each paddle board build.
Dimensions: 9-yards (27 feet) by 38" wide.
For many of our customers, using epoxy resin & fiberglass cloth is a new process. We’ve created a tutorial video and are happy to help answer any questions you have to ensure a confident glassing experience.
