HISTORY

Back in ’89 in Australia, Doug Robson from Cronulla was the man to beat. He ruled the local contests and at the same time owned the slab known as Shark Island. Dougy was also hogging the majority of bodyboarding photos being printed at that time. Photo of Robson below by Stroh

 

Skipp was laid back on land which was also evident in the ocean when he  rode with a clean flowing style on the waves reminiscent of early Mike Stewart which earned him a legion of fans and imitators world wide throughout the 90′s.

Sevo didn’t earn the nickname “Tube Troll” for nothing photo Chang ’93

Jeff Hubbard best known for his aerial moves but as equally impressive riding the biggest barrels. Pipe shack by Aichner 2001

The most powerful bodyboarder to ever Dropknee. Photo Libby.

Before Mike Stewart, Ben Severson, Pat Caldwell and  JP Patterson conquered the bodyboarding world in the early 80′s there were 2 riders that ruled before them. Jack Lindholm the Dropknee inventor and Danial Kaimi. Known as “The Boogeyman” Danial was a big wave specialist easily identifiable by his huge afro and bulking frame. Kaimi would pull helicopter rolls and drive through some cavernous pits as well as claim the 1st Morey Boogie Pipeline World Title held in ’83. Below The Boogeyman gets deep photo by Chris Van Lennup.

Dougy and I met through our mutual admiration for Shark Island in the late 80′s. It was my favorite wave to shoot and Dougy’s favorite to get pitted. Before long this skinny kid was taking all the waves that no one else wanted and scoring the hell pits and I was lucky to be there and catch many of those waves on film. I believe it was because of Dougy who inspired a whole crew of kids to charge that turned Shark Island into a world famous  wave.Photo Stroh

 

Perce had a underground following in Oz throughout the 90′s with his no holds bared charging and clean stylish tube lines at Shark Island. This pic of Matt taken late 90′s by CSP

Three of the sports first stars competing in the early 80′s for the prestigious World Title at Pipeline.Pat Caldwell, JP Paterson and Jack Lindholm.

In the early 80′s Sasaki was the first Drop Knee rider to bury his rail and do full carving turns. This shot taken more recently shows he hasn’t lost any of his original flair.