This board was shaped by Peter Maisch in the mid/late ’80s. Peter Maisch started shaping in the 60s in his factory between Amanzimtoti and Warnar beach. Later on he moved to his farm in Umzumbe in the 70s where Gary and Peter still continuing the Wedge Legacy.

Wedge Surfboards began as the brain-child of Peter Maisch. After riding a wooden board he had bought from a friend in 1962, he decided to shape his own board out of Polystyrene. An 8-foot single fin. After that moment, we was hooked. As the surfing craze boomed in the mid to late sixties there was a diversification of surf-craft designs and easier access to materials like Polyurethane. Boards became shorter, and sharper and surfing evolved at a fast pace to where we are now. To this day the sons of Peter, Gary ‘Gazo’ and Justin ‘Justy’ continue their Father’s legacy. Being born of the South African surf culture, they began building boards of their own with the guidance of their father. The brothers have been making surfboards for more than twenty years now, and Gazo has shaped over 15000 boards. They have specialised in custom Epoxy Surfboards since 2006.

Maisch Fins grew out of necessity. Wedge Surfboards had to have fins. So Peter Maisch began shaping fins and his legacy and skills have been passed on to his sons, Gary and Justin. They have a very oldschool approach to hand-making their fins. From the start they pour layer after layer of fiberglass resin on a glass plate and construct the fin from the very base up. This method was passed on from their father and the legacy continues on today, making some of the finest fins the world has to offer. If you have ever picked up a set of Maisch fins, you will instantly recognise the quality on materials, craftsmanship and execution. The devil is in the details.

The board displayed got picked up from Smities, Jeffreys bay local second hand shop by Brandon Watson.

More about Wedge Surfboards:
https://wedgesurfboards.co.za/