The Idea...

I'd like to say that I had an epiphany to build an Alaia, but the truth is I read an article in 'Surfers Path' magazine about a guy in New York building one on the street, and I thought "Hell, Why not give it a go myself"

I'm going to try and chronicle the task here... it's my first attempt at blogging so bare with me...

The Alaia already has a name.. Caruso.. after someone I met, abeit briefly, Mandi Caruso.. I read her story in Surfers Path and was overwhelmed, we got in contact, shared many emails and met when she stopped over in UK on her world trip.

Sadly shortly after returning to Hawaii Mandi lost her battle. She made an impact of my life.. so I'm dedicating this board to her memory!