'Best Coast' California surf culture hand embroidered surf shack pillow.
A little while ago, I was lucky enough to live in one of Southern California's best surf towns, Encinitas, near San Diego for a few years. While we were there I was impressed by the waves and deep love...
View ArticleNatural Progression twin fin fish.
I'm pleased to share with you my 6'4" US made Natural Progression twin fin fish from 1981.It was shaped by Dean Edwards, who began shaping in the late ‘60’s with Wilken before moving to Natural...
View ArticleMR bat tail Part 2.
Apparently they were called 'Star tails' at the time!!Here's a nice pic of big Simon modelling some tight shorts, just for fun.
View ArticleMR bat tail
I was pretty stoked to see Mark Richards share a pic of the bat tail MR twin fin from my collection.Even more exciting was to see that pic inspired him to shape a new one!That is exactly the reason why...
View ArticleWave Crest Hawaii #4.
I'm pleased to be able to share with you my 5'8" rounded pin tail Australia made twin fin. Wave Crest Hawaii was George Downing's shop and label in Honolulu in the mid 70s before it became just Downing...
View Article5 of the Best Surfers Who Shape Their Own Surfboards.
5 of the Best: Surfers Who Shape Their Own SurfboardsSurfer-shapers are a dying breed, but these guys sit at the apex of the sport by Ben Mondy from surfeuropemag.comIn an ideal world, where the wind...
View ArticleWave Crest Hawaii #4.
I'm pleased to be able to share with you my 5'8" rounded pin tail Australia made twin fin. Wave Crest Hawaii was George Downing's shop and label in Honolulu in the mid 70s before it became just Downing...
View ArticleLaunching the Deus Board Build Off.
Join me this Sunday at ‘The Newport’ where I’ll be launching the first Deus Board Build Off. An event where we celebrate innovation and artistry of surfboard builders. Stay tuned! #deusboardbuildoff...
View ArticleBoardcollector Surf Swap Avalon.
Thanks to everybody who turned out for the Boardcollector Surf Swap at Avalon Beach.It was a huge day with some perfect weather. It was amazing to see the incredible boards that folks brought out and...
View ArticleBlue Magazine Japan. Twin Fin issue.
Mostly I feel that my banging away on the internet about my passion for vintage surfboards 1978-1983 or more specifically, vintage twin fins, is some what of a lost cause. It can feel a bit like...
View ArticleBoardcollector Surf Swap Avalon - April 9th . Bump In
Dunbar Park Stallholder Information.The following information is provided to all stallholders to inform you on how to get to BoardCollectors Surf Swap to ensure a smooth bump in and bump and advise you...
View ArticleWhat goes into a surfboard? Foam, fibreglass and hard times. By Russell Jackson.
By Russell Jackson. Originally published by The Guardian as part of their Pipe Dreams series.Andrew Stump spends most of his days making surfboards from his workshop, a cavernous series of rooms beside...
View ArticleDon’t hoard your board – get ready to surf swap
Are you a surfer who is tired of being hounded by your mum or partner about your ever-growing collection of surfboards cluttering the house, garage or backyard shed? If so, a cool local event next...
View ArticleDual Dreams In The Desert: Craig Anderson, Ozzie Wright, and six vintage twin...
Board collector's vintage Byrne 'Clinker' twin fin makes the cover with Craig Anderson.When Stab and Electric disappeared into the dust of West Oz with Craig Anderson, Ozzie Wright, and six vintage...
View ArticleBoardcollector Avalon Surf Swap. Sunday 9th of April 2017.
I'm pleased to invite you to the Boardcollector Avalon Surf Swap on Sunday 9th of April 2017 at Dunbar Park Avalon and the Avalon Bowling club.Boards, Bands, Beer, Burgers.• STAB magazine Filmlyfe film...
View ArticleReynolds Yater- Kevin Ancell collaboration.
These photos are details of a stunning collaboration between Renny Yater and Californian artist Kevin Ancell. The illustrations are burned into an 11' 4" balsa blank that Yater describes as a 'stiletto...
View ArticlePort Fairy Australia Day Surf Swap.
Keith Curtain invites you to The Australia Day Surfboard Swap Meet.Its is on again this Friday 27th January aspart of this years Moyneyana Festival Program in Port Fairy 😄.Do you have an old surfboard🏄...
View Article"Anything is possible- Larry Bertleman"
'Hey mate! Can I have a look at that board". Its literally years since I've had the opportunity to yell that out down at the beach.Vintage surfboard collecting has become a lot more popular than when I...
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