Description
First & Only Agave Blank Manufaction
The source of our agave blanks comes from a company based in Kenya called Grow BlanksThey are the first & only agave surfboard blank producing company in the world. Grow Blanks is based on one of the world’s largest agave sisal fibre producing farms with exclusive access to a vast amount of raw material. This allows Grow Blanks to produce blanks in quantities that can make a meaningful impact in the surf industry.
Mass Sustainability
Sourcing blanks from one of the world's largest sisal agave farms in Kenya ensures a constant supply of agave blanks for the European market. The quantity and variety growing in Europe cannot produce the same numbers and quality Grow Blanks can supply, making the impact of only using blanks made in Europe miniscule in comparison.
Affordability & Community Impact
By buying blanks from Grow Blanks in Kenya, we are supporting an innovative company that brings employment and skills to a remote part of Africa. Grow Blanks uses the flowering stem of the agave plant, which is a by-product of fiber production. They train and employ people, providing a good source of income in a place where unemployment is 45%. The resulting product is a competitively priced eco-alternative, providing an affordable alternative to the surfer.
Quality
Growblanks delivers a quality that is unique in agave blanks worldwide. One blank contains between 18-25 stems. Grow Blanks sorts the material into 3 different density categories, providing a consistent density in the blanks. This not only makes the shaping process easier but is also the reason behind the performance in the boards.
Sustainable Agriculture
Growblanks ensures a sustainable cycle on their agave farm by replanting the number of plants they harvest. The agave stem blooms at the end of the plant's life. The flowerstems are harvested when the plant has reached the end of its life cycle.
Zero Waste Shaping
All Agave Blank offcuts and shaping waste are 100% biodegradable and made entirely of plant fibers. About 50% of a surfboard blank is shaped down during production. Conventional surfboards are made from toxic, non-recyclable materials that produce a significant amount of unnecessary plastic waste. With Agave Surfboards, production leftovers can be burned in the fireplace, given to local farmers, or thrown into your own garden.
More Durable Surfboard
The surfboard itself is much more durable than a traditional foam surfboard. Because of its fiber structure, agave is much stronger than foam. The agave structure consists of many intergrown, air-filled stalks, while foam consists of small beads that can be crumbled by hand. Since the core is 95% of the board, an agave surfboard is 95% biodegradable when snaped.
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