General
Who are we, and what do we do?
Simon Jones Designs is a family-run surfboard label based in Byron Bay, Australia. Every board is shaped, glassed, and finished by hand, built on decades of experience in the water and the shaping bay.
Simon Jones has been shaping since 1983. His son Dash runs the day to day side of the business. It’s a small team, and everything is kept close from design through to delivery.
They’re built properly. No shortcuts, no mass production. Every design is tested in real waves, refined over time, and made to last.
Ordering
Everything you need to know about ordering your dream craft!
Stock boards are already built and ready to go.
Custom boards are made to order and take time. (8-12 week build time)
We offer three ways to order:
Series I – Stock Boards: Ready immediately
Series II – Custom (Stock Models): Built to order using proven designs
Series III – Underground Division: Fully custom, from the ground up.
Custom builds are typically around 8-12 weeks. This can vary depending on workload and conditions, but we’ll always keep you updated.
For live production updates please give us a call or email.
For all series III "Underground Division" orders, a AU $500 deposit is required to start a custom order, with the balance due before shipping or pickup.
All series II custom orders require full payment at checkout.
Series II customs allow size adjustments within our standard dimensions. Anything outside that moves into full custom territory.
Series II limits you to selected model sizes and colours. Series III lets you collaborate with us in building your dream fully bespoke board. There is an AU $55 charge added to all Series III orders.
Design & Performance
Design is endless - feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.
Get in touch. We’ll talk through your experience, the waves you surf, and what you’re looking for. Every recommendation comes from real experience, not guesswork.
We use trusted, high-quality materials that we know work. The focus is on strength, performance, and longevity.
Yes. They’re built in a way that allows for proper repairs, which means you can keep them in the water for years.
If you need any guidance on repairing your board please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Sustainability
How to Recycle Our Packaging Materials
We take care in how our boards are packed and shipped, using materials designed to protect your board while reducing environmental impact. Here’s how to responsibly recycle or reuse everything your board arrives in.
- Flatten the cardboard carton to save space and make recycling easier.
- Small amounts of glue or tape are generally accepted by most recycling programs.
- Place the flattened carton in your curbside recycling bin or take it to your local recycling centre.
Flexi-Hex is made from responsibly sourced paper and is 100% recyclable.
- Simply remove it from the board and place it straight into cardboard or paper recycling.
- No need to separate layers or remove tape.
- Flexi-Hex can also be reused for future board transport, storage, or resale.
- Our paper tape is biodegradable and recyclable.
- Leave it attached to the cardboard when recycling, it does not need to be removed.
In some cases, we use eco bubble wrap or EcoPure®-enhanced bubble wrap to provide additional protection.
- Where soft plastics recycling is available, this material can be recycled accordingly.
- If soft plastics recycling is not accessible, it can be disposed of in general waste.
- When sent to landfill, the EcoPure® additive accelerates breakdown significantly faster than conventional plastic and does not produce microplastics.
- Only minimal adhesive is used.
- Most recycling systems can process cardboard with small amounts of glue without issue.
- Keep it clean and dry: Make sure packaging is free from food waste, oils, or heavy dirt before recycling.
- Reuse where possible: Our cartons, Flexi-Hex, and eco bubble are ideal for board storage, moving house, or transporting boards in the future.











