{"id":3860,"date":"2023-08-11T00:14:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T22:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekahi-surfboards.com\/?page_id=3860"},"modified":"2026-03-23T23:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T22:18:15","slug":"about-us-ekahi-surfboards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ekahi-surfboards.com\/fr\/carbon-surfboards-surf-gear\/about-us-ekahi-surfboards\/","title":{"rendered":"NOTRE HISTOIRE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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EKAHI \u2013 Con\u00e7u en France, pens\u00e9 pour la performance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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EKAHI est un mot hawa\u00efen qui signifie \u00ab premier \u00bb ou \u00ab num\u00e9ro un \u00bb. Ce nom refl\u00e8te notre ambition : cr\u00e9er les meilleures planches de surf et accessoires, con\u00e7us pour se d\u00e9marquer sur le march\u00e9.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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L\u2019origine d\u2019Ekahi Surfboards<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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L\u2019histoire d\u2019Ekahi Surfboards commence avec un surfeur passionn\u00e9 : notre fondateur, Mathis, free-surfer de haut niveau, qui a grandi en affrontant les vagues de renomm\u00e9e mondiale des Landes et du Pays basque.<\/p>

Au fil des ann\u00e9es, Mathis a test\u00e9 les planches des marques les plus r\u00e9put\u00e9es. Mais aucune ne r\u00e9pondait vraiment \u00e0 ses attentes. \u00c0 mesure que son surf \u00e9voluait, marqu\u00e9 par la vitesse, la fluidit\u00e9 et des man\u0153uvres a\u00e9riennes puissantes, il repoussait sans cesse les limites\u2026 et cassait ses planches. Les constructions PU classiques n\u2019\u00e9taient tout simplement pas capables de r\u00e9sister \u00e0 l\u2019intensit\u00e9 de son surf.<\/p>

Fort de sa formation sup\u00e9rieure en mat\u00e9riaux composites, Mathis a d\u00e9cid\u00e9 de prendre les choses en main. Il s\u2019est mis \u00e0 concevoir et fabriquer ses propres planches ultra-rapides en fibre de carbone, optimis\u00e9es pour la solidit\u00e9, la performance et la pr\u00e9cision. Les r\u00e9sultats ont \u00e9t\u00e9 imm\u00e9diats : plus de vitesse et de relance, des courbes plus fluides, et une solidit\u00e9 capable d\u2019encaisser les r\u00e9ceptions les plus engag\u00e9es.<\/p>

Ce projet de passion a rapidement pris une autre dimension : la naissance d\u2019Ekahi Surfboards. Une marque fa\u00e7onn\u00e9e par une v\u00e9ritable exp\u00e9rience du surf, une expertise technique et une qu\u00eate inlassable de perfection.<\/p>

Ekahi est bien plus qu\u2019une simple marque de planches de surf. C\u2019est une aventure port\u00e9e par la famille, un h\u00e9ritage de passion transmis de g\u00e9n\u00e9ration en g\u00e9n\u00e9ration. Chaque planche que nous fabriquons refl\u00e8te cet engagement : performance, durabilit\u00e9, excellence esth\u00e9tique, et l\u2019ambition affirm\u00e9e de rivaliser directement avec les plus grands noms du secteur.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Constructions Nouvelle G\u00e9n\u00e9ration<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ekahi Surfboards s\u2019engage \u00e0 proposer des planches de surf de haute qualit\u00e9, \u00e0 un prix abordable, r\u00e9pondant aux besoins et aux exigences des surfeurs de tous niveaux. Notre choix de produire des planches en carbone \u00e9poxy r\u00e9sulte d\u2019une strat\u00e9gie r\u00e9fl\u00e9chie, ax\u00e9e sur la qualit\u00e9, la performance, la durabilit\u00e9, l\u2019impact environnemental positif et l\u2019innovation fond\u00e9e sur des tests rigoureux (2 ans de R&D).<\/p>

Fort de plus de 40 ans d\u2019exp\u00e9rience en tant que surfeurs, nous avons vis\u00e9 :<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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Des performances optimales<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Con\u00e7ues \u00e0 partir de fibre de carbone haut de gamme et gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 la technologie de stratification sous vide (vacuum bagging), nos planches sont pens\u00e9es pour offrir des performances \u00e9lev\u00e9es aux surfeurs de tous niveaux. Les outlines fa\u00e7onn\u00e9s avec pr\u00e9cision offrent une r\u00e9activit\u00e9, un contr\u00f4le et une propulsion exceptionnels, comparables aux r\u00e9f\u00e9rences les plus respect\u00e9es de l\u2019industrie. La construction en fibre de carbone am\u00e9liore la m\u00e9moire de flex tout en r\u00e9duisant consid\u00e9rablement le poids, offrant une acc\u00e9l\u00e9ration explosive et une maniabilit\u00e9 ultra pr\u00e9cise. La stratification sous vide garantit une r\u00e9partition optimale de la r\u00e9sine et une excellente int\u00e9grit\u00e9 structurelle, r\u00e9sultant en une planche plus l\u00e9g\u00e8re, plus solide et plus durable. Que vous encha\u00eeniez de puissants virages ou que vous progressiez dans des conditions vari\u00e9es, ces planches sont con\u00e7ues pour performer, session apr\u00e8s session, vague apr\u00e8s vague.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Une durabilit\u00e9 exceptionnelle<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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R\u00e9sistance aux enfoncements, absence de jaunissement, sessions de surf ininterrompues gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 leur solidit\u00e9, durabilit\u00e9 prolong\u00e9e limitant le remplacement fr\u00e9quent des planches, r\u00e9duisant ainsi l\u2019empreinte environnementale globale, et meilleure valeur de revente.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Poids optimis\u00e9 pour la performance \u2014 Des sensations imm\u00e9diates sous vos pieds<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Notre objectif n\u2019a jamais \u00e9t\u00e9 de cr\u00e9er la planche la plus l\u00e9g\u00e8re possible, car la l\u00e9g\u00e8ret\u00e9 ne fait pas tout. Nous avons plut\u00f4t con\u00e7u une planche avec un poids r\u00e9fl\u00e9chi, gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 une construction haut de gamme en carbone et carbone-Kevlar, offrant \u00e9quilibre, contr\u00f4le et performance durable. Le r\u00e9sultat : une glisse \u00e0 la fois puissante et pr\u00e9cise, rapide mais stable. Attendez-vous \u00e0 des courbes plus fluides, des virages plus tranchants et une confiance totale, quelles que soient les conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Polyvalentes, elles s\u2019adaptent \u00e0 une grande vari\u00e9t\u00e9 de conditions de surf. Elles excellent aussi bien dans les petites vagues molles que dans des vagues plus puissantes et creuses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Prix abordable et tr\u00e8s comp\u00e9titif<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Bien que leur co\u00fbt de fabrication soit nettement sup\u00e9rieur \u00e0 celui d\u2019une planche en PU polyester, nos planches epoxy carbone offrent des performances \u00e9lev\u00e9es et une qualit\u00e9 exceptionnelle. Elles sont propos\u00e9es \u00e0 un prix tr\u00e8s comp\u00e9titif sur le march\u00e9, offrant ainsi un excellent rapport qualit\u00e9-prix aux surfeurs passionn\u00e9s. L\u2019int\u00e9gration de channels sans augmentation de prix en est un exemple.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Toutes nos planches sont livr\u00e9es avec des d\u00e9rives haute performance, garantissant une accroche optimale, un excellent contr\u00f4le et une grande maniabilit\u00e9. Ces d\u00e9rives sont con\u00e7ues pour am\u00e9liorer l\u2019exp\u00e9rience de surf en offrant une r\u00e9activit\u00e9 et une propulsion sup\u00e9rieures dans toutes les conditions de vagues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Nos planches ne sont pas seulement tr\u00e8s performantes, elles sont aussi particuli\u00e8rement esth\u00e9tiques. Les surfeurs accordent une grande importance \u00e0 l\u2019apparence de leur planche, car une planche de surf est un objet unique qui refl\u00e8te leur passion et leur style. Nous apportons un soin particulier \u00e0 cr\u00e9er des designs visuellement remarquables, qui se distinguent aussi bien dans l\u2019eau qu\u2019en dehors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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L\u2019excellence avant tout<\/h3>

Chez EKAHI, l\u2019excellence constitue notre base. De la s\u00e9lection des mat\u00e9riaux jusqu\u2019\u00e0 la finition, chaque planche et accessoire est fabriqu\u00e9 sous des standards de qualit\u00e9 exigeants pour d\u00e9livrer performance, fiabilit\u00e9 et durabilit\u00e9.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Nous ne nous contentons pas de fabriquer des planches, nous les fa\u00e7onnons chacune comme si elles \u00e9taient pour nous-m\u00eames. Chaque d\u00e9tail compte, du choix des mat\u00e9riaux jusqu\u2019\u00e0 la finition finale. Nous mettons le m\u00eame soin et la m\u00eame exigence dans chaque planche, afin que celle que nous vous livrons r\u00e9ponde \u00e0 nos propres standards de performance, de durabilit\u00e9 et de design.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Avant le lancement, nous avons pass\u00e9 plus de 24 mois \u00e0 tester nos planches dans des conditions r\u00e9elles, des puissantes vagues de reef aux beach breaks du quotidien. Cette R&D de terrain garantit que chaque planche que nous mettons sur le march\u00e9 atteint le niveau d\u2019exigence que nous fixons, que vous surfiez votre premi\u00e8re vague ou que vous repoussiez les limites de la performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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STORY EKAHI – Designed in France, Built for Performance EKAHI is a Hawaiian word that means “first” or “number one.” This name reflects our ambition to create the best surfboards and accessories that stand out in the market. The Origin of Ekahi Surfboards The story of Ekahi Surfboards begins with a passionate surfer our founder, Mathis, a high-level free surfer who grew up riding the world-class waves of the Landes and Basque Country. Over the years, Mathis tested boards from the most renowned brands. But none quite met his expectations. As his surfing evolved marked by speed, flow, and powerful aerial maneuvers , he kept pushing the limits\u2026 and breaking boards. Standard PU constructions simply couldn\u2019t withstand the intensity of his surfing. Backed by a higher education in composite materials, Mathis decided to take things into his own hands. He began designing and building his own ultra-fast, carbon fiber boards, optimized for strength, performance, and precision. The results were immediate: more drive, smoother turns, and the durability to withstand the hardest landings. This passion project quickly turned into a bigger vision : the birth of Ekahi Surfboards. A brand shaped by real surf experience, technical expertise, and a relentless pursuit of perfection. Ekahi is more than just a surfboard company. It\u2019s a family-driven adventure, a legacy of passion passed from one generation to the next. Every board we craft reflects that commitment: to performance, durability, aesthetic excellence, and a bold ambition to compete directly with the industry’s top names. Next Generation Constructions Ekahi Surfboards is committed to providing high-quality surfboards at an affordable price that meet the needs and requirements of surfers of all levels. Our choice to produce epoxy carbon boards is the result of a thoughtful strategy focused on quality, performance, durability, positive environmental impact, and innovation based on rigorous testing (2 years of R&D). Drawing on our experience of over 40 years as surfers, we aimed for: Optimal performance Crafted using high-grade carbon fiber and vacuum bagging technology, our surfboards are engineered to deliver high-performance surfing for riders of all levels. The precision-shaped outlines provide exceptional responsiveness, control, and drive, comparable to the most respected names in the industry. Carbon fiber construction enhances flex memory while significantly reducing weight, offering explosive acceleration and razor-sharp maneuverability. Vacuum bagging ensures optimal resin distribution and structural integrity, resulting in a lighter, stronger, and more durable board. Whether you’re carving powerful turns or progressing in a wide range of conditions, these boards are built to perform, session after session, wave after wave. Exceptional durability Resistance to dents, no yellowing, uninterrupted sessions due to their strength, extended durability reducing the need to replace boards frequently, thereby reducing the overall environmental footprint, and better resale value. Engineered Weight Optimization-Performance You Can Feel Our goal was never to create the lightest board possible because light isn\u2019t everything. Instead, we\u2019ve crafted a board with purposeful weight, using premium carbon and carbon-Kevlar construction to deliver balance, control, and lasting performance. The result is a ride that feels powerful yet precise, fast yet stable. Expect smoother lines, sharper turns, and total confidence across all conditions. Versatility Versatile, suitable for a variety of surfing conditions. They will excel in both small, soft waves and larger, more hollow waves. Affordable and highly competitive price Despite the fact that the manufacturing cost is really much higher than that of a PU polyester board, their high performance and exceptional quality, our epoxy carbon boards are offered at a very competitive price in the market, thus providing excellent value for money to passionate surfers. The addition of channels without a price increase is one example. High-performance fins included All our boards come with high-performance fins, ensuring optimal grip, control, and maneuverability. These fins are designed to enhance the overall surfing experience by providing superior responsiveness and drive in all wave conditions. Aesthetic Excellence Our boards are not only high-performing but also really beautiful. Surfers place great importance on the appearance of their boards, as a surfboard is a special object that represents their passion and style. We take great care in crafting visually stunning designs that stand out in and out of the water. Our surfboards Built on Excellence At EKAHI, excellence is not an option, it\u2019s our foundation. From materials to final finish, every surfboard and accessory is produced under rigorous quality standards to deliver pure performance and lasting durability. Made with Care, Like It\u2019s Our Own We don\u2019t just manufacture boards, we craft each one as if it were for ourselves. Every detail matters, from the choice of materials to the final finish. We pour the same attention and dedication into every board, ensuring that what we send to you meets our own standards for performance, durability, and design. Two Years of Real-World Testing Before launching, we spent over 24 months testing our boards in real surf conditions, from powerful reef breaks to everyday beach waves. This hands-on R&D ensures that every board we release performs at the level we demand whether you\u2019re riding your first wave or pushing the limits of performance. ACCESSORIES CARBON SURFBOARDS TRACTION PADS SOFT TOP SURFBOARDS LEASH<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":5487,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3860","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nEKAHI SURFBOARDS Know more about us<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to know more about us ? 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