SIGNATURE
The handplane most sessions call for.
- Balanced speed
- Stable glide
- Built for most sessions
$284.00
THE MATERIAL BEHIND THE REFERENCE
Why we kept coming back to cork.
After fifteen years of testing shapes, materials and prototypes, cork remained the material that delivered the most complete ride.
We tested wood.
We tested foam.
We tested composites.
We kept coming back to cork.
Not because it was different.
Because it worked.
Cork absorbs vibration in textured water, stays predictable when conditions become powerful and keeps feeling familiar beneath your hand.
Smoother water.
Even when it isn't.
More trust.
When conditions become demanding.
Built to last.
Years of waves. Not seasons.
Feels familiar.
From the first session.
WHERE THE SIGNATURE FEELS AT HOME
One handplane. Almost every session.
The Signature is the first choice.
You only change when the ocean asks for something different.
Everyday Sessions
The handplane you'll reach for most often.
The one that stays in the car.
The one that keeps finding its way into the water.
Powerful Conditions
When the water becomes heavier and less predictable, the cork construction provides predictability and stability.
Travel Light
One handplane.
No second guessing.
The handplane you pack when you don't know what the ocean has planned.
NOT EVERY RIDER WANTS THE SAME THING
You're not looking for a different handplane every time conditions change.
You want one you can trust, learn and keep reaching for.
One handplane.
You'd rather master one handplane than wonder if you brought the right one.
TRUST WHAT YOU HOLD.
You want your handplane to disappear, so all that's left is the wave.
Every wave counts.
You don't wait for perfect conditions to enjoy the ocean.
If you're looking for the most complete AHUA experience, start here.
DESIGNED TO BE USED
Four design decisions. Fifteen years of refinement.
Nothing was added to impress.
Everything was refined to disappear once you're in the water.
01
Concave deck
The board fits your hand.
A deeper, more integrated connection.
02
Tuned flex
Flex where it helps.
Stability where it matters.
03
Double channel
Lift without compromising control.
Speed you can trust.
04
Balanced outline
Fifteen years of refinement.
Nothing accidental.
WHICH AHUA IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Every model creates a different feeling in the water. Choose the one that matches how you want to ride.
Signature
Axis
Dual
Line
Character
The Reference
Precision
Adaptive
Minimal
You'll love it if...
You want one handplane for almost every session.
You want sharper hold, faster projection and clean lines through critical sections.
You never ride two waves the same way.
You believe the best sessions don't always need the most equipment.
Best conditions
From everyday surf to powerful waves.
Clean, powerful waves with fast sections.
Changing beachbreaks. Storm conditions. Riders who constantly adjust.
Travel, small waves and spontaneous sessions.
Ride feeling
Confidence.
Sharp, fast and committed.
Dynamic. Responsive. Adjustable.
Light, forgiving and relaxed.
Specifications
Everything you need before your first session.
Dimensions
28 × 19 × 2.5 cm
Weight
Approx. 300 g
Material
Natural cork
Finish
Marine-grade varnish
Bottom
Double channel
Deck
Ergonomic concave
Strap
Adjustable webbing
Left or right hand
Left or right
Designed in
Portugal
Made in
Portugal
Questions before your first session?
Why is the Signature more expensive?
Because it represents fifteen years of refinement. Every detail—from the cork construction to the concave deck and tuned flex—exists because it improved the ride in real waves. It's not more expensive because it's different. It's more expensive because it's the most complete handplane we've ever built.
Why cork instead of wood?
Because after fifteen years of refining shapes and testing materials, cork consistently delivered the most complete ride.
Is cork durable?
Cork absorbs impacts instead of cracking, which is why it continues to look and feel good after years of use.
Can I use it in powerful waves?
Yes. From everyday beachbreaks to Nazaré shorebreak, the Signature was refined to remain predictable when conditions become demanding.
Is the Signature suitable for beginners?
Yes. It was designed to reward experience without punishing progression.
Which hand should I use it on?
Use whichever hand feels natural. The Signature works equally well on both.
Will it float if I let go?
Yes.
Ready when you are
YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR THE NEXT SESSION.
Built for thousands of waves.
Ready for the next one.