HISTORY

Dougy Robson first made a name for himself charging Shark Island but he was also one of Australia’s top competitors locally and on the  international front in the 80′s and 90′s making the finals of the Pipe comp several years running. Photo Stroh early 90′s.

Its all been said before Turbo days photo Bielmann Circa 80′s.

Paul Roach still regarded today by many as the pinacle of Dropknee riding .Photos Jack English

This Wave Rebel add stated Andre Botha 18 years old and Two times World Chamion. Still the youngest to claim the title.

Paul Roach owned the 90′s, his DK skills have earned him the title as “best ever” photo Hank

Hawaiia’s favourite Dropknee rider of the 90′s. Photo Hank

Jeff Hubbard scores one of his first covers on Riptide Feb ’96 issue it would be just the start of many more to come.

Gold Coast bodyboarder Mitch Rawlins was just a wide eye young pup when he landed on the Northshore in the late 90′s for the first time. Mitch had a strong following back home so expectations were high.

During the late 80′s Ross Hawke was Australias best known rider  worldwide mainly due his free surfing and comp results at Pipe which at the time he was the highest placed Aussie to date. His growing profile saw him release the first signature board model locally with Manta called The Pro Hawke.Photo Stroh ’89.

Cronulla’s Andy Lester was one of Australias most successful competitors on the Aussie domestic tour. After winning the Aussie title numerous times he had a short stab on the world tour resulting in him winning Pipe one of his most memorable victories. Below reaping the rewards Andrew during his reign. Photo Stroh