Where is our Milkman SUP ???

Beautiful morning...

Kazuma shop

As you can see, we are just up Pauwela cafe, Quatro and Dakine...

Pavil this week end... Joao Marco

Pavil this week end... Chaz

Pavil this week end... Imai

ASP final in France

Map to reach the shop...

If you know Maui, you probably know very well the Pauwela cannery, with the little coffee place, Quatro and Dakine shop. Well, we are next to them, in the upper building.
It's only 10 minutes drive from Paia town... Free Italian expresso...

Alfredo in action at Jaws

Alfredo, our famous Hookipa Life guard, is also a hard core tow boarder on Maui, at Peahi (Jaws).
the wave season is back, so get ready for the winter and come check our tow boards at the shop !

The KAZUMA SURFBOARD FACTORY is open...

Yes ! we are open guys. Address is 375 West Kuiaha Road, unit 62, Haiku, Maui. We are at the Pauwela cannery. Phone number is (808) 575 7510.
We are just missing sofas and it will be the new surf lounge on Maui !
We are open Monday to Saturday 9am - 1pm.

Kazuma rider Melanie Bartels Wins Billabong Girls Pro Rio in Rifling Barrels in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Wednesday, September 17, 2008) – Melanie Bartels (HAW), 26, has won the 2008 Billabong Girls Pro Rio, defeating fellow finalist Sofia Mulanovich (PER), 25, in rifling four foot (1.5 metre) barrels at Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro today.

Event No. 4 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, the Billabong Girls Pro Rio survived through a grueling five-day lay period to culminate in excellent conditions today, with the ASP Top 17 putting in some of the best performances in ASP history.

Bartels, who rockets up from 14th to 6th on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, collects her second career Dream Tour win (her first as a full-time member) with today’s victory at the Billabong Girls Pro Rio.

“It’s an amazing feeling and I’m just overwhelmed right now,” Bartels said. “My last win was in 2006 as a wildcard at Sunset so to be able to come out on top today, in these conditions, is really special. The waves started to deteriorate towards the end, but I was able to grab a couple of scores against Sofia (Mulanovich) and I was really just surfing my own heat out there and doing my own thing. I was having fun.”

The Hawaiian, who was unable to make the second event of the season, has rebounded in spectacular form today, defeating the reigning ASP Women’s World Champion during the Semifinals in what some are calling the best heat in women’s professional surfing history (19.00 def.18.50) before taking down Mulanovich in the Final.

“After that Semifinal with Steph (Gilmore) I was filled with a lot of confidence,” Bartels said. “The waves pumped for that heat and we were trading barrel after barrel. That’s the most fun I’ve had in a heat in a long time. I had a tough start to the year with sponsors and results, but that just made me really hungry and after today, I’m really looking forward to the rest of the year.”

Mulanovich, who solidifies her position at No. 2 on the ASP Women’s World Tour ratings with today’s runner up finish, continues to collect consistent results in 2008 with her third Finals appearance of the season.

“Another Final is a good result for me,” Mulanovich said. “Of course I would have liked a win, but congratulations to Mel (Bartels), she was on fire. I just couldn’t find the scoring waves in the Final so maybe things will be different next time. The next event is in Sydney and after that it is at home in Peru so I am looking forward these next few events.”

Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Women’s World Champion and current No. 1 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, was in sensational form today, netting the event’s only perfect 10-point ride and backing it up with an 8.50, but was still unable to overcome Bartels in the Semifinals.

“You can’t be too disappointed when you lose a heat like that,” Gilmore said. “Mel (Bartels) surfed amazing and deserved that win. I did everything I could out there and there wasn’t much more I could do. Mel got two really good waves and I got one really good one.”

Gilmore also earned the Kustom Best Wave Award for her phenomenal perfect 10-point backdoor barrel, reiterating her dominating form, but the young Australian is more aware than ever of how close the race for the 2008 ASP Women’s World Title has become.

“You can’t count anyone out of it these days,” Gilmore said. “Mel (Bartels) is one of my favorite surfers and it was only a matter of time before she went off this year. The next stop is in Manly and I have a pretty good track record out there so hopefully I can regroup and put in another result there.”

Layne Beachley (AUS), 36, former seven-time ASP Women’s World Champion was another potential champion this morning, dispatching of local favorite Silvana Lima (BRA), 23, in their Quarterfinal bout, but was unable to overcome her Peruvian opponent in the Semifinals.

“I couldn’t buy a wave out there,” Beachley said. “I think the Semifinal before us took all the waves then so that was a bit of a disappointment. A 3rd is a good result, but it’s two years since I’ve had a win and I’m certainly ready for one.”

Highlights from the Billabong Girls Pro Rio can be accessed via www.billabongpro.com/rio08

The next stop on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour will be the Beachley Classic in Sydney, Australia from October 9 – 14, 2008.

For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com

Billabong Girls Pro Rio Final Results:
1 – Melanie Bartels (HAW) 14.34
2 – Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 10.60

Billabong Girls Pro Rio Semifinal Results:
Semifinal 1: Melanie Bartels (HAW) 19.00 def. Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 18.50
Semifinal 2: Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 11.67 def Layne Beachley (AUS) 9.46

Billabong Girls Pro Rio Quarterfinal Results:
Quarterfinal 1: Melanie Bartels (HAW) 8.84 def. Samantha Cornish (AUS) 5.23
Quarterfinal 2: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 16.47 def. Jacqueline Silva (BRA) 8.50
Quarterfinal 3: Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 11.74 def. Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS) 8.60
Quarterfinal 4: Layne Beachley (AUS) 14.83 def. Silvana Lima (BRA) 10.33

Current ASP Women’s World Tour Ratings: After Event No. 4 of 8
1 – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 3516 points
2 – Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 3504 points
3 – Layne Beachley (AUS) 3036 points
4 – Samantha Cornish (AUS) 2628 points
5 – Amee Donohoe (AUS) 2424 points
6 – Melanie Bartels (HAW) 2112 points
7 – Silvana Lima (BRA) 2028 points
8 – Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS) 1836 points
9 – Jacqueline Silva (BRA) 1824 points
10 – Rebecca Woods (AUS) 1632 points
11 – Megan Abubo (HAW) 1452 points
11 – Julia De La Rosa (PER) 1452 points
13 – Rosanne Hodge (ZAF) 1440 points
14 – Melanie Redman-Carr (AUS) 1260 points
14 – Karina Petroni (USA) 1260 points
14 – Nicola Atherton (AUS) 1260 points
17 – Serena Brooke (AUS) 1080 points
18 – Claire Bevilacqua (AUS) 912 points*

*First replacement on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour.

ASP women's world tour video

At Stop No. 4 on the ASP Women's World Tour, the Top 17 surf sudden-death rnd 3 and go sightseeing on an inspirational visit to Rio de Janeiro's famous statue of Christ.

SUP party today

We had a lot of fun today... No wind, for a change, and some small fun waves to catch at Camp one...
Loch Eggers is having fun on his SUP Milkman...
I used the small Olympus camera for the shoots, nothing amazing but good to have in your pocket !

Melanie Bartels advances to the quaterfinals at the Billabong Girls Pro Rio WCT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Friday, September 12, 2008) – A lay day has been called for the Billabong Girls Pro Rio event organizers opting not to run in the one-to-two foot (0.5 metre) waves on offer at Barra da Tijuca today in favor of better conditions in the coming days.

Billabong Girls Pro Rio Quarterfinal Match-Ups:
Quarterfinal 1: Samantha Cornish (AUS) vs. Melanie Bartels (HAW)
Quarterfinal 2: Jacqueline Silva (BRA) vs. Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)
Quarterfinal 3: Sofia Mulanovich (PER) vs. Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS)
Quarterfinal 4: Silvana Lima (BRA) vs. Layne Beachley (AUS)

Event No. 4 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, the Billabong Gils Pro Rio has already seen top seeds Amee Donohoe (AUS), 27, and Rebecca Woods (AUS), 23, eliminated from competition yesterday in Round 3 along with a number of other hot prospects, but the 2008 ASP Women’s World Title contenders all remain poised for another result in Brazil.

Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Women’s World Champion and current No. 1 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour ratings, eliminated lethal wildcard Maria Tita Tavares (BRA), 32, in yesterday’s Round 3 and will face teammate Jacqueline Silva (BRA), 29, in Quarterfinal 2 when competition resumes.

Sofia Mulanovich (PER), 25, former ASP Women’s World Champion and current No 2 on the ASP Women’s World Tour, took down ’08 Dream Tour rookie Karina Petroni (USA), 20, in Round 3 yesterday and will battle Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS), 22, in Quarterfinal 3.

Layne Beachley (AUS), 36, former seven-time ASP Women’s World Champion and current No. 3 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour ratings, was in sensational form yesterday, nailing a 9.00 out of a possible 10 single-wave score to oust fellow veteran Melanie Redman-Carr, 33, and will face dangerous local Silvana Lima (BRA), 23, in Quarterfinal 4.

When Billabong Girls Pro Rio competition resumes, defending event champion Samantha Cornish (AUS), 27, will be up against Melanie Bartels (HAW), 26, in Quarterfinal 1.

Happy Wedding !

We receive a lot of emails daily, and it's always fun to meet people over the internet...
Maurice and Kaili are getting married on Maui, november 18th 2008... they just added the best wedding present ever, 2 brand new custom Kazuma boards, with custom paint jobs...

They are just so happy!. So we all wish you the best rides, and a very happy marriage guys !!!
By the way, we will deliver the boards to their hotel room, for their arrival... How good is that !

Incredible success for our Milkman SUP model.

Try something different, a real surfboard sup, a real easy ride which will give you a new sensation on the water ! This board is magic.

Melanie Bartels advances to 3rd round Billabong wct

Kazuma Star Melanie Bartels advances to the 3rd round of the Billabong pro Rio in Brazil. Melanie nearly doubled the scores of Nicola Atherton and Karina Petroni in round 2. Photos and results are at www.billabongpro.com/rio08/photos.php

New Kazuma Milkman SUP

9-10-08 Our Milkman SUP has been perfected. I am getting ready to launch my existing Sup line on the website. Up until now, I have kept my stand Up Paddle boards very undercover as we could not keep up with the demand. Our upgraded factory is ready for the added production. Will be offering testers, rentals and loaners soon. The little details have been perfected on the Milkman SUP and the performance is amazing. I am on board #42 of the Milkman SUP model and so far every customer has been 100% satisfied. Check back to the website soon for pictures and information on the Kazuma Sup line.

One thing to keep in mind is that Stand Up surfboard design is changing with each new swell and it is critical that you have the latest in up to date equiptment. Each Kazuma SUP is custom made to order and is not imported from China like most board brands which allows me to have the latest in SUP designs to offer my customers.

8-4-08 As of today, we are on board #33 of the Milkman SUP series. So far, there has been 100% positive feedback and several customers have reordered a 2nd Milkman sup in a different size. The 7 SUP boards I shaped this week were Milkman models. From the feedback, it seems that wide nose SUP boards are no longer needed as the wider noses get in the way and don't do much for your paddling. Of course I will continue to shape the wide nose models on a custom order basis but I think most of my customers will order the Milkman model. The number one comment is that they surf like a shortboard. Would you expect any less from a Kazuma?


Here is my latest StandUp creation. 10'0" x 28.5' x 4.125". We have over 5 years of SUP building experience so we are on the cutting edge of high performance sup design. I am proud to offer my latest and greatest SUP design available to be custom ordered online. It is a supersized Milkman SUP. I pulled out all the stops on this one. Ultra high performance ride in a stable, easy to paddle size. The pulled in nose really helps the late drops and adds tons of response off the bottom. I added extra nose rocker to eliminate the nose sticking you get on re-entries and floaters. Of course this board has my special Triple Barrel concaves for that shortboard feel. Don't let the sleek outline fool you, this board is 129 liters in volume so it will paddle amazing. Specs: 5.75" nose rocker/ 4.25" tail rocker for quick responsive turning. 16.875" nose width/ 17" tail width. The blank is 2.0lb white hot eps foam which has the tightest beads for little to no water absorption if dinged. I have all my eps blanks glued up with 1/4' stringers for a very natural surfboard feel. The vibration dampening effect is very much appreciated in choppy surf. Glassing is 20 oz deck/ 10 oz bottom and 30 oz on the rails so no rail strike dings. Epoxy lamination with a 100% epoxy gloss coat. We are starting to do a fine sanded gloss coat instead of a full polish, it seems to show scratches less than the polished finish. No chipping resin from paddle strikes. These boards are built to last, we spare no expense to give you the best quality we can.

Here are the screen shots with all the technical data, pictured below is the Milkman SUP 9'8" x 28.75" x 4" It is a scaled down version of the 10'0" above. The advanced computer programs are what allows me to create these complicated curves and this is how I am able to bring the Milkman model into the SUP age. My cad programs also lets me calculate exact volume measurements and balance points so I can make the Magic boards for just about anyone. It doesn't matter if it is a 6'0' professional's milkman or a 10'0" sup, my goal is the same. I strive to make the most high performance surfcraft you can get.

Matt Meola advances to round 3 Vans El Ponto Loco WQS 2 star

9-3-08 wqs 2 star qualifier Vans El Ponto Loco, in Carlsbad California.

Matt Meola advances into round 3. In his 1st round heat, Matt had one of the top 5 total heat scores of the round.

Matt surfs again Thursday 9-4-08.