Aloha Surfboars

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aloha.com.au

Country: Australia (AU)
Founded: 1978
HQ: Manly, Australia
Parent: Independent (previously sold to Nicola in 2003)

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Surfing

Overview

Aloha Surfboards is an Australian surfboard manufacturer founded on Sydney's Northern Beaches, producing high-quality surfboards at affordable prices. It supplies boards globally and maintains a network of stockists across Australian states including Queensland, NSW, Victoria, WA, and South Australia.¹²⁶⁸

History

Aloha Surfboards was founded in 1978 on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Australia. It gained prominence by supplying surfboards globally following involvement in the world tour. In 2003, founder Greg sold the brand to Nicola.¹⁷⁸

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Shortboards	Performance-oriented for competitive surfing	$700 - $1,200
Longboards	Classic design for cruising	$800 - $1,400
Funboards	Versatile for beginners and intermediates	$650 - $1,100
Hybrid Boards	All-around for varied conditions	$700 - $1,200
Fish Boards	Small wave specialists	$650 - $1,100

Manufacturing

Surfboards are shaped in Australia with local design focus. Production emphasizes quality at affordable prices, distributed through stockists nationwide.¹⁸

Notable Products

Aloha Heritage Shortboard - Performance shortboard continuing the brand's legacy design.
Aloha Longboard - Classic longboard for smooth rides in various conditions.
Aloha Funboard - User-friendly hybrid for learning and progression.
Aloha Fish - Twin-fin board optimized for small waves.

Reputation

Aloha is recognized among surfers for its durable, affordable boards rooted in Australian heritage. Enthusiasts value its global supply history and local stockist network, though limited details on current professional endorsements exist.¹²⁸

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