The Bishop

The Bishop stands as a symbol of balance, conviction, and composure — a dependable daily driver. It has long been a cornerstone of AIPA design, representing power under control — the meeting point between precision and flow..

In Scripture, a bishop is an overseer — one who protects, guides, and upholds what is sacred.

That spirit of guardianship runs deep in this design.

The Bishop was shaped to command respect in the water, not through aggression, but through mastery — a board for surfers who understand that true power is best expressed through control.

Designed for Joel Bishop and refined for today’s performance surfer , The Bishop became Kolby Aipa’s go to board for Huntington Beach, a spot that has a diverse range of wave shapes. The Bishop features a clean, modern round tail outline with roll-single-double-vee + double-staged contours and medium rails that engage smoothly from takeoff through the turn.

Its rocker is tuned for drive and projection, giving it the ability to hold high lines with grace and strike with precision when the moment comes.

Whether you’re threading the needle in shoulder-high surf or pushing through solid overhead walls, The Bishop feels stable, confident, and connected — a board that rewards focus and flow.

It’s a reminder that great work comes from great discipline, and that true leadership — like true surfing — begins with faith, patience, and purpose.

THE BISHOP

“If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.”

— 1 Timothy 3:1 (KJV)