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October 2023 by Charles H.
Awesome place to go. Bob is rad. It's been a while since we've been there, hoping it survived.
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October 2023 by T N.
Here's hoping Ole is still alive and paddling; AND his shop survived the devastation. Bob Olson and I go waaaay back to 1962 in Seal Beach, CA when my Dad could see that I was totally immersed in surfing and bought my first board, a used 9'6" single stringer with full-on skeg. On the weekends I was in the water from sunup to sundown and a little bit beyond. Surfing dominated my free time for the next 50 years. So the wife and I decided to spend a few weeks in Maui twenty years ago and, lo and behold, Ole is there and doing great. What could I do but complete the circle and custom order my final board. Again, a long board, but this time with bells and whistles. Tri-fin, tail block, nose blocks, and a beautiful "falsa wood" finish on a surfboard so fine, that I seriously considered just hanging it on the wall. Sooo.... When I arrived in Maui, I rented a board from Ole; when I left Maui, I was looking forward to a new Ole to ride my favorite SoCal break. If you're into classic surf culture, and you're in Maui, visit Ole Surfboards. You won't be disappointed!
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May 2022 by Megan Glynn
Bob is still shaping boards. Call and make an appointment to go.
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July 2021 by junko sejima
It is perfect “Shaka” ??? mahalo nui loa. It is worthy to wait 6 month to get this . Please stay healthy and be happy shaper ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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July 2021 by Chris Clarke
Bob and Beverly are the world's nicest people. Still making gorgeous surfboards.
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August 2020 by Chi K.
Bob "Ole" Olson! Excellent surfboard shaper from Seal Beach California. Has had surfboard shops in Seal beach, Sunset Beach CA., Lahaina, Maui. A legendary longboard shaper from a time that most of his comrades are no longer with us. Ole is a fantastic man who makes beautiful boards. He still remembers the old days back in Seal Beach 60 years ago. Cannot day enough great things about Ole and his business. My family always stops into Bob's shop to say hi, and purchase stickers and tshirts. During this new Covid time, he asks that you make an appt. I hope this helps all of you that want to purchase a beautiful longboard. Chi Kredell 87 years old seniorChi Kredell 49 years old Chi Kredell 9 years old junior
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August 2019 by Jon P.
Old time board maker No frills, it's Maui If he's not open he's out enjoying what we all want to experience.
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July 2019 by Deb Driscoll
Ole makes THE best boards on Maui. Get a piece of history before he stops shaping. ??
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April 2019 by John N.
Finally got to see Bob "OLE" Olsen at his shop on our last trip to Maui. His hours are usually 0830-1230 island time, if you know what I mean. I originally visited his shop in Seal Beach, Ca. in the early 60s. Got to introduce the family to Bob and spoke about his love of surfing and passion for the sport. He is a true craftsman and his boards are awesome. He shared his story about seeing surfers in the 30s at the Cove in Palos Verdes that inspired his surfing career. Great to share time with him with my family.
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April 2019 by Wayne C.
I hope you get the opportunity to meet Ole perhaps Maui finest Craftsman definitely worth the trip out of your way to visit his little shaping room in the Lahaina industrial area
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April 2019 by IWishIWasKelly Slater
Ole makes THE best boards on Maui. Get a piece of history before he stops shaping.
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September 2018 by kevin jones
Fantastic well crafted boards,
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January 2018 by Katie Hafkenscheid
Every time I'm on Maui I stop to visit Bob. He still makes surf boards old school. He is from my area on the mainland so we always talk about the old day surf spots & high school (even though Wilson is our rival school). He is very friendly and takes the time to talk. He loves what he does and his island. I enjoy looking through all his surfboards.
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November 2017 by Gary Niblock
Epic surfboard shaping bay for an epic shaper. 88 years young and still going strong. Mahalo nui Bob!
