The original 74" Hamboard Classic the giant longboard that turned heads on Shark Tank is officially back. And this time, it’s being built exactly where the story began: Southern California.
Production has returned to the U.S., and the boards are now being handcrafted from start to finish by BIRCH Longboards, owned and operated by longtime board‑builder Derek Horn. Derek has been shaping and manufacturing boards since 2008 under his previous brand, Koastal Skateboards. During those years, Koastal even produced the 60" Hamboard Logger deck, making this reunion feel like a natural full‑circle moment.
Now, after years of evolution, growth, and a shared history, Hamboards and BIRCH are bringing the 74" Classic home — not just back to the U.S., but back to the same Southern California roots where Hamboards first came to life.
Every board is built under one roof, by hand, with the same surf‑inspired spirit that made the original so iconic. The craftsmanship is tighter, the process is more intentional, and the soul of the board is exactly where it belongs.
The Classic is back — and it’s being made the way it always should have been.
HAMBOARD CLASSIC:
The Original 74" Classic deck is made of birch wood and is 6ft 2in long and 15in wide so it truly gives you space for surfing footwork. The ride that is shockingly familiar to longboard surfers and longboard SUP Surfers alike. This is truly the world’s finest surf style board on wheels. This board will transport you straight back to the surf line and help you master pop ups, drop knee turns, toes over nose, cut backs, bottom turns and hanging heels (if you’re daring).
Choose the HST truck set which suits your skill and style. All HST trucks give 30° degrees of board lean and allow the ultimate rail-to-rail flow They are mounted on massive 24mm riser blocks and clad with a set of Hamboards signature chocolate brown 97mm cast polyurethane wheels. The wheels are buttery smooth and literally kick-out small rocks before you can ride over them.
For more details on truck selection just scroll down the page to find your perfect setup.
Technical Details
Length: 74 in
Width: 15 in
Wheelbase: 50 in
Weight: 19 lb
Deck Material: Core birch material
Deck Thickness: 24 mm (1")
Wheel Size: 97 mm
Wheel Material: Polyurethane
Wheel Durometer: Hardness: 78A