808 Boards

Surf shop in Lahaina, HI

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4.8 (196 reviews)

Lahaina, HI

About 808 Boards

808 Boards in Lahaina, HI, is a locally owned family surf shop offering rentals of surfboards, SUPs, skateboards, and essential gear. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional, personalized service, knowledgeable equipment fitting, and high-quality inventory, often highlighting the convenient delivery and swap options. This shop is ideal for everyone from first-time beginners needing soft tops to experienced riders seeking specific fiberglass boards, ensuring you get the right gear for your Maui session.

The Good

Customers overwhelmingly praise the exceptional, friendly, and knowledgeable service provided by the staff, particularly Dallas and Crystal. They appreciate the excellent selection of high-quality surfboards, SUPs, and gear, suitable for all skill levels. Key positive features include very reasonable and fair pricing, convenient free delivery and pickup of rentals, and flexible policies like free board swapping throughout the rental week (e.g., 7-day deal for 4 days' pay). Many reviewers highlight the personalized attention, including specific board recommendations and helpful local advice.

Things to Consider

One significant negative incident involved a customer being charged $75 for pre-existing damage on a rental board after the shop allegedly failed to document the condition upon handover, leading to a 'your word against mine' situation. Another review mentioned a late delivery of five paddle boards (one hour behind schedule), which resulted in unsafe windy conditions upon arrival. One customer noted that a basic rental board was already dirty with old wax.