SUNOVA Surfboards creates high-performance, lightweight surfboards using advanced materials and innovative technologies, designed for serious surfers who demand durability and excellence in every wave. Each board is a testament to craftsmanship and precision, delivering an unparalleled surfing experience.
Founded by surfer, shaper Bert Burger in 1976. SUNOVA developed it's core values as Bert mastered his craft in the proving grounds of Western Australia. Shaping his first board at the young age of thirteen he was later being awarded shaper of the year by Surfboard Magazine for his revolutionary design of the 'Parabolic Rail'.
Bert took his competition winning designs to the next level opening his own manufacturing facility, combining traditional board building techniques with advanced engineering.
Under the Umbrella of The Board Factory Co., Ltd.
The TBF Team. Bert joined forces with Martin Jandke and Klaus Christian Mueller and together built one of the strongest teams in the Surf Industry.
At TBF, the home of SUNOVA Surfboards, the team is committed to uphold the highest standards in everything we create. In our wide range of designs we aim to craft the right boards, for the right waves, for the right riders.
Where did it all start…
Bert began shaping SUNOVA Surfboards over 40 years ago, spending countless hours experimenting with different materials to develop a revolutionary new surfboard technology. His award-winning innovations reached the mainstream when he co-founded Firewire Surfboards with Nev Hyman.
After Firewire, Bert returned to SUNOVA, joining forces with Martin and Klaus to further his vision and push the limits of watercraft design. Martin and Klaus were perfect partners with their extensive experience in manufacturing, R&D, and sales. Martin previously sharpened his tools at Cobra International, the world’s largest surfboard manufacturer, and Klaus with his background in the automotive industry.
