Hityo Surf Handplane News
August 2013
Handplaning in the main stream press again. This time in the Sunday Times. I'm not sure if the Murdoch's spend their time outside of the Leveson inquiry getting their waves hand planing but they let one of their hot shot roving reporters "pack the factor 50 and headed to Cornwall to find out."
Don't worry too much about bumping into one of Murdoch's sharks in the water. Unlike surfing, where such an article may increase the flotsam in the water the beauty of bodysurfing is you don't need to worry too much. Crowded break, head on down the line or round the corner to a quiet spot as you can be less picky about the quality of wave so long as it has sufficient consistency to get you moving.
June 2013
The summer sun has been making some guest appearances recently and with it we've seen an increase in sales as people are tempted by the warmer waters. As the swells subside for the summer, handplanes and bodysurfing can be a great way to keep your stoke levels topped up. If you're travelling this summer our handplane is ideal, light and measuring only circa 30cm x 17cm our handboards can easily be slipped into your hand luggage with a pair of fins and your good to go with neoprene optional in cooler climates. Why not leave one in your car then whe you get lucky driving past a break you'll always have something at hand ready to surf if its firing.
May 2013
With strong ethical and environmental values the Rapanui brand continues to go from strength to strength. We thought they would appreciate some of our handplanes for downtime bodysurfing action. Seems like they were pretty stoked to get them and put us up on their blog.
April 2013
10 Reasons Surfing Sucks! - Agree to Disagree TSP94
Hey, we're not against surfing far from it but if you did need a reason to take a break and convince yourself of the benefits of handplaning this article from The Surfers Path makes some interesting comments. They're all fair points and some of them may also apply to bodysurfing but you may find solace in it when you start to think Surfing Sucks.
March 2013
Registration now open book your place in the Slyder Cup.
March 2013
It's a hand plane ho' down!
Date for your diary 13th April 2013 Lusty Glaze.
Reef are presenting a surf event with a different. Aimed at torpedo people this event will be for the finless aficionado.
There are four classes:
- Bodysurfing and handplane / handboard
- Paipo & bellyboard
- Surf mat
- Alaia and finless board
There will be a winner in each category and a winner overall. Check out the website for further information.
March 2013
Some slight delays in getting the last batch out but they're here now, hot from manufacture! So for the mother that has everything don't get her flowers this mothers day, what every mum really wants is a hand plane from hityo.
December 2012
Looking for that ideal Christmas gift for the surfer in your life? Our hand planes make the ideal gift. Slightly different from the normal corporate surf offerings of T-Shirts and Hoodies our handplane is made from an engineered recycled plastic meaning they are zero maintenance compared to traditional wooden boards. Made in UK, these alternative surf craft will improve anyones surfing through closer contact with the wave and allowing them to get in the water in more diverse conditions.
November 2012
Our handplanes have gone into production. We have produced a small batch and you can see pictures of the same here. Watch that space they will be available for purchase shortly.
October 2012
Interesting news article on hand planes and bodysurfing.
The original recycled plastic hand plane. A must for any waterman or lady. After months of development our first run of handboards are due later in November.
August 2012