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Downing Hawaii
Downing Hawaii had humble beginnings, as George Downing and his friend Wallace Froiseth shaped the company’s first board in a Waikiki garage in 1949. From there, Downing made his way as a surfer, canoe paddler and surfboard shaper. Downing Hawaii carries a variety of board styles including short boards, slippahs, mini long boards, longboards, makaha, gun, gd semi gun, and a namesake George Downing model. The company calls the signature George Downing model “the shortboard for men,” as it combines features from the longboard and shortboard to create a wave-riding vehicle with mobility of a shortboard, but designed to carry a minimum weight of 185lbs. These custom-made boards can handle every type of surf out there, and Downing Hawaii prides itself on the personalized service it gives when working with riders to create dream boards designed to make every wave an epic story. Downing Surf stocks specialty products from a number of national and international brands, and are happy to assist surfers with finding the perfect board to fit their individualized needs. Additionally, there are a number of men’s and women’s clothing for sale, along with surf accessories like leashes and surf racks.
Downing Hawaii
3021 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 737-9696
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