HISTORY

It was Ben Holland from the Central Coast whose twisted flip move inspired Eppo to invent The ARS move which inturn changed the direction of Bodyboarding and introduced gymnastic style moves . Photo Stroh, Early 90′s

Roach didnt earn his reputation by playing it safe with the lip photo Hank

Hawaiian ripper and former Pipe Comp finalist scores an epic Sandy Beach pit photo by Tom Boyle Circa 80′s.

Pat Caldwell one of Bodyboarding’s original characters and innovative pioneers snapped at Salt Creek by Scot Winer from the pages of Bodyboarding Mag ’90.

 

Keith Sasaki single handedly introduced the new school moves into Dropknee riding. From the pages of Bodyboarding Magazine early 90′s.

Dave Ballard by the age of 16 was already hands down the number one Dropknee rider in Australia. Photo Stroh 1990.

One of Australia’s best competitors of the late 80′s and 90′s highlighted by his win at Pipeline against the cream of the sport in maxed out conditions. Steve “Macca”  Mackenzie is a true Aussie legend with a laid back down to earth personalty  which is hard to believe considering he came from Maroubra one of the most militant wave zones in OZ. Photo Stroh ’90

Brazillian Guilherme Tamega around the time he dominated competitive Bodyboarding in the 90′s.

 

The late great Alex De Pontes, Brazillian bodyboard pioneer competing at Manly with an elrollo  back in the spin to win comp days ’89/90 photo Stroh

Matt Chopper Riley, Monavale stylist both prone and Dropknee photo Stroh early 90′s.