HISTORY

Tamega

Posted: October 17, 2010 at 6:08 pm

Next to Mike Stewart, Guilherme Tamega from Brazil is the sports most successful competitor. He single handedly put the brakes on Mikes dominance at Pipe both free surfing and competing. In ’94 when he won his first of many World Titles, Tamega went ballistic in the life threatening conditions during the finals at Pipeline launching and pulling into some incredibly heavy waves to win the title. He notched up a 10 point ride with an impossible long barrel. Guilherme said after the event he was prepared to die to win. He has won 3 Shark Island Challenge titles as well as multiple World Titles. Throughout the 90′s he held a healthy rivalry with Stewart pushing each other to another level of  ability to win at all costs. Tamega is the ultimate competitor, a fact he has proven time after time… Dominating at Pipe, pic Stroh.


Posted in Hall Of Fame

Keith Sasaki

Posted: October 17, 2010 at 6:07 pm

In the early years of competition Sasaki blitzed the competition scene in the US with his Dropknee skill. He notched up 5 Morey Boogie US titles and reached the finals at Pipe on many occasions. What set Keith apart from other DK riders was his abitity to throw his tail. He developed a unique style using his arm leash to help power his turns. Keith was also at the forefront of manoeuvres and was the first to do whatever the Surfers of the time were pulling on the waves. He was also one of the sports first true professionals developing a good working relationship with photographers and creating an image attractive to potential sponsors. After spending a few years in France, Sasaki has moved back to the US and still manages to throw the tail from time to time. pic Stroh

Posted in Hall Of Fame

Eppos Freakshow

Posted: October 15, 2010 at 3:43 pm

This pic of Eppo was the first time Michael Epplestun and photographer Chris Stroh met. The shot was taken at Maroubra in a Circus near the beach. Eppo saw the sign and gravitated to it straight away. This meeting would be the start of a long productive friendship as the pair worked together throughout the 90s photographing and videoing and later on releasing Eppos Freakshow on VHS. As bodyboarders go Eppo was never a dull moment according to Stroh. “On land or in the surf he would always be pulling something out of his bag of tricks. Eppo was unique, to bad there arent more riders like him”. pic Stroh


Posted in History Lesson

Skid Kids

Posted: October 15, 2010 at 3:37 pm

Young skinny Nugget, Dave Ballard and Dougy Robson posing in there Matt and Co boardies at Voodoo. The new brand was backed by King Gee and was looking at throwing some much needed dollars into the sport when the company was sold and the brand disappeared in no time at all. pic Stroh


Posted in Blast From The Past

The Original Morey Boogie 138

Posted: October 15, 2010 at 3:31 pm

This full size template shape came with a colourful rainbow deck skin, bottom skin and a Gripcord pro leash. It was most popular in the early 80′s before the Mach-77 superseded it. pic Stroh


Posted in Retro Product

Macca Wins Aussie Title

Posted: October 15, 2010 at 3:23 pm

1990 at Manly Beach, Steve “Macca “Mackenzie blitzed the best riders in the land of Oz to win Mens Australian Title in tiny waves. This was Bullets stepping stone into the big league . He beat Karl Fjelsted 2nd, Eppo 3rd and Tim Jones 4th in the final. NSW ruled the finals series with only 4 of the total 24 finalists not coming from NSW. pic Stroh


Posted in Contest Moments

Ross Hawke Pro Model

Posted: October 15, 2010 at 3:18 pm

When Ross “Hellman” Hawke joined forces with the new Aussie Bodyboard brand called Manta in the late 80′s it was to leave  a lasting impression. Hawkey was soon to become the first Aussie rider to have his own signature board model. Sales boomed and it kick started the Manta brand which would in the coming years dominate the Aussie market. Hawkey in the factory late 80′s. pic Stroh


Posted in Industry

Jack The Ripper

Posted: October 15, 2010 at 3:15 pm

Jack Lindholm was the sports first superstar. Around the late 70′s he was the first to start bodyboarding Pipe in Hawaii and introduced us to his unique Dropknee style known back then as the Jack Stance. He single handly brought the fledgling sport much needed recognition and as photos began appearing in surf mags, he soon had fans all around the  world.This shot shows Jack taking a extra late drop at Pipe. Pic Stroh


Posted in Hall Of Fame

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