Balsa in or near ventura

General Discussion
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Hey,

does anyone know where I can get some balsa planks in or near ventura?

I’m desperate.

thanks,

BObby

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I know of forst hardwood who list balsa on their website, but they are in san diego. that’s far.

3

Frost is currently out of Balsa. They don’t know when the next shipment will arrive. It could be months. They claim that heavy rains in Ecuador have delayed the harvest.

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thanks for the info. anyone else? also, if balsa isn’t availabler around here right now, what would be my next best option? I really want to make a wood surfboard from planks.

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http://swaylocks.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=345317;#345317

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thanks swied. it looks like im going to check that SANTA ana place for balsa ,and then look around for some basswood.

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i think scott at foams fins and fibregalss in ventura has , or did have, some balsa blanks

8

I’ve never seen any balsa blanks in scotts shop. but im not interested in shaping a blank, I want to make the blank. thanks though.

9

yeah, he’s had one or two in there. did you check any lumber places up SLO way??

10

Check with:

Rhino Balsa

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Rhino is a no go… I checked last week. Anyone else have suggetions?

12

Perhaps North Pacific Surf Designs,

but it will require a drive to Northern California.

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just called north pacific designs. paul doesn’t have any to sell, not even enough for himself. nobody has any! i just need some planks. thanks everyone for your help.

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PM sent.