I recently had the chance to meet Tom Wegener at his home/shop and pick up an alaia from him. Not only did he make me a board on short notice, but he also took me and my girlfriend out for some meat pies (i wanted possum, but they were all out).
I took my new alaia out to Tea Tree that day and has a blast learning to ride it in some small little peelers with no one else out. Thanks Tom!!