303 - Key Persons
Kohei Chiba began by first riding his own hand-made surfboards. 30 some years ago, 303 was a newcomer amongst many domestic and foreign brands that have already existed in Shikoku. Kohei laughs at the memory and says that "at that time, I was all alone." Not long after, the 303 circle started growing. Kids in Kaifu would gather at the shop and shape room, always saying "teach me how to surf" all the while Kohei's friends started helping with operations. His heroes are the young team surfers, like champion Yujiro Tsuji, whom he has given boards to. He's also proud of having the best surfing factory team in Japan. Kohei is grateful and hasn't forgotten, even for a day, that he can continue to work and surf because of every surfer who puts their hands on a 303.