EpicLines

surf shop — Addington · Christchurch

About EpicLines

EpicLines is a Christchurch-based design and fabrication business operating two divisions: Motorhomes, making lines for the discerning, and Surf, making lines for the lineup. It is a division of BinaryMist Limited, based in North New Brighton.

The business is built around the founder's unusual career path — someone who grew up by the beach in Christchurch, began repairing surfboards at age nine, gained work experience and then a full-time role at Canterbury Wetsuits (now SeventhWave), and completed a carpentry apprenticeship followed by carpentry foreman roles and running a carpentry business. That practical building background was followed by 23 years across more than 35 roles in technology and consultancy, spanning software testing, software engineering, software architecture and specialised security roles including penetration testing and application security engineering. EpicLines represents the merging of these two skill sets: deep engineering rigour applied to physical builds, paired with a lifelong connection to the ocean and surfing since age seven.

The company's design philosophy is strict: if a product isn't believed to be the best it can possibly be, or isn't something the team would use themselves, it isn't sold. EpicLines only sells products it designs and/or manufactures, and services directly executed or overseen by the company, with an emphasis on perfectionism and innovation in every detail.

EpicLines: Motorhome and Surf Craftsmanship Built in North New Brighton, Christchurch

On Woodgrove Avenue in North New Brighton, Christchurch, EpicLines operates under a simple tagline: making lines across New Zealand. The business runs across two divisions — Motorhomes, pitched as making lines for the discerning, and Surf, making lines for the lineup — unified by one founder's unusual mix of skills and a strict philosophy about what gets sold.

A Founder Shaped by the Beach and the Workshop

EpicLines traces its foundation to a career that started early. Born and raised by the beach in Christchurch, the founder began repairing surfboards at just nine years old, gaining school work experience at Canterbury Wetsuits — now known as SeventhWave — which turned into a full-time job at the same company. From there came a carpentry apprenticeship, several carpentry foreman roles, and eventually running a carpentry business, building a strong foundation in practical construction and durable building techniques.

That hands-on background sits alongside a very different chapter: 23 years across more than 35 roles in technology and consultancy. Starting as a Software Tester, the career moved through Software Engineer and Software Architect positions before specialising in security work, including penetration testing and Application Security Engineering. That technical history brought a deep mastery of low-level engineering and complex architectural design — the same analytical rigour now applied to physical builds at EpicLines. The launch of the business followed redundancy from GuardRails, an Application Security startup, giving the clarity to redirect professional skills toward a lifelong constructive passion.

Two Divisions, One Philosophy

EpicLines brings these threads together across motorhome design and fabrication on one side, and surf products on the other. Both divisions are held to the same standard: engineering rigour combined with uncompromising craftsmanship, in both the seen and unseen details of a build.

The company describes its design philosophy in blunt terms — if a product isn't believed to be the best it can possibly be, or isn't something the team would use themselves, it doesn't get made available. That translates into a few firm rules. EpicLines only sells products it designs and/or manufactures itself, along with services it directly executes or oversees for quality. Perfectionism runs through every detail, shaped by what the founder describes as a combination of gifted thinking and neurodivergent problem-solving strengths. Every challenge is treated as a chance to rethink and refine, rather than default to conventional expectations.

A Merger of Two Worlds

At its core, EpicLines is described as the merger of two worlds: building things that last, with quality that holds up in both seen and unseen design, crafted by someone who approaches every structural detail as a perfectionist. The result is a business shaped as much by a childhood spent fixing surfboards on the beach as by two decades spent inside complex software systems.

Visiting EpicLines

EpicLines' central office is located at 27 Woodgrove Avenue, North New Brighton, Christchurch 8083, and is open daily from 11am to 7pm. Enquiries can be made by phone, SMS, or email.

Signature items

  • Motorhome Design & Fabrication
  • Surf Product Design & Fabrication
  • Founder-Led Craftsmanship
  • In-House Design & Manufacture Only
  • Perfectionist Standards

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Divisions

  • Motorhomes — Motorhome design and fabrication, making lines for the discerning.
  • Surf — Surf product design and fabrication, making lines for the lineup.

Frequently asked questions

Where is EpicLines located?
At 27 Woodgrove Avenue, North New Brighton, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand.
What are EpicLines' opening hours?
Open daily, Monday to Sunday, from 11am to 7pm.
What does EpicLines make?
Two things: motorhome design and fabrication, and surf products.
Who is behind EpicLines?
A founder who blends a background in carpentry and surfboard repair with 23 years and over 35 roles in technology, software engineering and security consultancy.
Does EpicLines sell products it doesn't make itself?
No, EpicLines only sells products it designs and/or manufactures, and services it directly executes or oversees.
How can I contact EpicLines?
By phone or SMS on 0274 622 607, by email at [email protected], or via the contact form on their website.
Is EpicLines part of a larger company?
Yes, it operates as a division of BinaryMist Limited.

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