Author Archives: Troy

Soul Glide Divided by 2

Soul Glide Divided by 2

A good friend and customer Justin wanted to get his favorite board (okay one of his favorite boards) but in miniature for his little nephew.  You see the outcome here!  It is a Soul Glide but divided in half.  Actually I wouldn’t mind trying it myself.  So you people riding your 10 and 11 feet [...]

Grand Opening of Nivel Vintage Motorcycles & Art

Grand Opening of Nivel Vintage Motorcycles & Art

We just attended the Grand Opening of Nivel Vintage Motorcycles & Art in Virginia Beach.  If you want a vintage Triumph, and who doesn’t, check out their new shop.  Igor was there showing his pinstriping talents.  Igor, pinstripes, vintage motorcycles, and surf art always makes for a good time.

Austin in Liquid Salt Magazine

Austin in Liquid Salt Magazine

Check out Austin’s new article on Liquid Salt Magazine.  Leave a comment after the read.  http://www.liquidsaltmag.com/2010/04/austin-saunders

Austin Board Swap

Austin Board Swap

The First Annual Board Swap was held this past weekend.  Everyone had a great time sharing stories, enjoying good company, and some tasty food.  Thank you to everyone who attended.  It was suggested that we have anthor one towards the end of the summer.  If you are interested drop us an email and if we [...]

The New .51

The  New .51

Well the first 51 caliber rolled off the factory floor and spent only a short two weeks in the Austin Shop before it found a new home.  Its new owner took it home and said it would be seen soon at 1st street in Virginia Beach.  Austin made sure to get a promise that they [...]

Paipos in Baja

Paipos in Baja

Our friends, the Dewalts, sent us some pictures of their Austin Paipos in Baja.  They promised us some surfing pics soon.

Lamination Room Art

Lamination Room Art

New Noserider #1 Gets Its First Coat

New Noserider #1 Gets Its First Coat

The first of the new noseriders gets its first layer of glass.  Each noserider will have a huge custom balsa or paulownia stringer and only carry old school pigment work.  It will be topped or bottomed off with an Austin custom pivot fin with special color bead.  We still don’t have a name for her [...]

Art Show

Art Show

Come join us at the First Annual Austin Surfboards Invitational Art Show

Austin Photo Shoot

Austin Photo Shoot

Nick Webb of Crealities did a photo shoot for the new Austin Surfboard’s webpage.  If the photos are any indication on how it is going to turn out it will be AWESOME!