He still lives on Maui where he personally takes care of the research and development of his boards at his workshop on Nehe Place, in Haiku.
At the young age of 15 years he shaped [1] his first surfboard, showing a talent that led him to develop many innovative projects from surfing, to windsurfing, to tow-surfing, to kitesurfing, then on to stand up paddle boards.
Jimmy Lewis claims that the manufacturing is done almost exactly the same way as he builds boards on Maui using the same materials and techniques and, above all, with the same meticulous care and attention to detail.
The kiter Niccolò Porcella, the SUP racer Paul Marconi, and his son (not an ASP Pro) Marlon Lewis are among his athletes using his boards.
All around the world the Jimmy Lewis brand has made a lasting impression and inspired sup surfers and racers to push harder.