Q: When were you first introduced to the sport of paddleboarding A: I wish I could say there was some grand ah ha moment, but in all honesty paddle boarding was a natural progression. You can find out more about the company and their paddle- and surfboards at . jarvis boards offer a premium kid of paddle boards. By AFM Staff Jphotography by Chris Bourke. Jarvis, an Austin-based company, craft beautiful authentic wood stand up paddle boards made to last while minimizing environmental impacts. To balance the factors of user experience, environmental impact and overall aesthetic, Jarvis Boards builds each of their boards from recycled foam cores and woods such as maple and cherry. TheyвЂ™ve also put together board building plans, materials and kits for those who want to build their own. That interest, in turn, led to his founding the company вЂњJarvis Boards,вЂќ an Austin, Texas-based company that makes some standard types of paddle- and surf-boards, as well as made-to-order custom boards. He built his canoe and then, based upon his own hobby of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) turned his attention to building wooden paddleboards. One day when Tony happened across a book about building wooden canoes, purchased it on impulse, then followed up with purchases of a table saw and some wood. Despite that lifelong interest in making things with his hands, as an adult, he ended up getting a job as a stockbroker. Theyve updated the design by tweaking the shape, adding a walnut. Our unique narrow tops48x24 and 60x24 are uniquely paired with a wide frame and shorter frame feet so you can make the most of your workspace. Jarvis Boards founder Tony Smith grew up making things вЂ“ out of LEGOs, then model cars and rockets, and so on вЂ“ with his brothers. Jarvis wanted to create a paddle board that could be used in a wide range of conditions.

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