Any alaia builders in Norcal? I’ve been lurking for a while and am ready to dive in. I’m wondering if anyone knows of a Paulownia lumber source in Northern California. Alternatively, I’ll be in Southern California in a week or so and could possible bring some back with me. Not opposed to buying strips and glueing myself.
Not sure where you are located but I just saw an locally made alaia in a surfshop in Sebastopol. Not sure if it was Paulowinia or not come to think of it, but you could ask the owner. It was called Quinn Brothers, give them a call.