SURF
BODYBOARD
SKATE
COFFEE

“Our flagship store acts as a showcase for our brand. It’s job is to draw you into the brand, over and above making sales. Our focus is on the experience and creating a destination store that people want to visit”

The Slab Lab Founders

Our Brands

  • Tweedie Boards

    Tweedie Boards is the brain child of Ryder Tweedie. A handy surfer, skater and snowboarder from Aireys Inlet with a passion for board shaping and business.

  • Palmer Towel Co

    Palmer Towel Co is a local family owned business that creates stylish yet functional poncho towels and robes that are designed with ocean lovers in mind.

  • FK Surf

    FK Surf produce premium surf hardware so when you're ready to get waves you can rely on FK premium surf accessories.

  • Buell

    Buell was born in the water in Santa Cruz, California over 20 years ago. Buell wetsuits and surf are dedicated to fun!

  • Vissla & Sisstr

    Vissla & Sisstr are brands that represents creative freedom, a forward-thinking philosophy and a generation of creators and thinkers. We embrace the do-it-yourself attitude within the surf culture.

  • Hand Picked

    Hand shaped, custom, premium bodyboards hailing from South Africa and shaped in Sydney Australia. The brainchild of professional bodyboarder, Michael Ostler.

  • Science

    Science bodyboards is Mike Stewarts gift to bodyboarding. A range of bodyboards with depth beyond standardized wave riding.

  • Triple 8 Safety Helmets & Protective Gear

    The Leading global brand of Helmets, pads and protective gear worn by skaters. Meeting Australian safety standards.

  • Thrash International

    A bodyboard hardware brand with a focus on quality and loud style. Leashes, fins sock, tethers and more!

  • RAGE

    Grips and leg ropes by Oz core lords Noa Deane, Creed McTaggart, Ellis Ericson, Beau Foster and Toby Cregan.

  • Stealth Swim Fins

    Stealth swim/bodyboard fins are designed for ultimate comfort, power and performance. Australian owned and operated for 20 years.

  • BoardSox

    Premium Canvas surf board covers designed in Torquay Australia

  • IJ Shapes

    Hand shaped surfboards made by a local shaper with intimate knowledge of the local breaks.

  • Pride

    Pride bodyboards was one of the original core bodyboard brands originating in Europe . They have a commitment to producing quality boards for hardcore wave riders.

  • Bones Bearings

    The leader in premium skateboard bearings, Bones bearings have a range of bearings to suit every rider.

  • Xcel Wetsuits

    Hailed as one of the best cold water suits on the market, Xcel began in 1982 and has continued to exceed expectations of design, quality and functionality.

  • The Critical Slide Society

    An art based surf brand designed in Australia with a focus on shorts, Tees and accessories

  • Balin

    Est. In Australia in 1974 by a group of mates that loved to surf, Balin was then and is still today, By surfers, for surfers. Balin surf hardware in based in Victoria and develops equipment for even the most punishing conditions

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Brand Showcase

HANDPICKED: HandPicked Bodyboards is the brain child of Professional bodyboarder Michael Ostler. Hailing from South Africa, Michael made the move to Aus to pursue his passion for riding and shaping bodyboards. He teamed up with long term friend Marc Rossouw (exclusive board shaper with 30 years experience) and HandPicked was born. They’ve changed the game for bodyboarding in Australia with hand shaped boards available via their website that are fully customizable with positive reviews to match.

Visit their website HandPicked (hpbodyboards.com) for more information or pop into The SLab Lab to see for yourself!

Picture by: Rodney Harris Photography

Rider: Sam Logan on HandPicked