Gee, this is like waving a red flag in front of all the die hard pimpers.
Deep Ocean boards in burleigh have a 4-5 week turnaround. Full epoxy construction with stringers. Light and bullet proof. They will make a board for the Novice or pro. Give Simon a call at Dolphin Surfcraft. He'll give you a great price, and can even ship it over to WA for you.
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Steve del Rosso from Clearwater is doing some nice stuff as well. Thats if you can drag him out of the titty bars