HISTORY

Pat Caldwell launches off the lip at the infamous Newport Wedge in California for Wave Rebel early  ’90 photo by Russel Hoover.

Paul Roach probably did as much for Dropknee just like Mike Stewart did for prone. With his skate inspired moves and power hacks Roach made DK  look too easy and inspired countless others to be just like him. Competing at Pipe early 90′s photo Hank.

Few people would be prepared to put their body through the wringer like Jeff Hubbard. The guy must be made of elastic or flexible rubber to walk away from a landing like this taken in West Oz. Hubb still claims the title as the sports most frequent flyer. Shot taken around 2000.

Hawkey from Maroubra was the sports golden boy in the late 80′s in Oz. He was winning everything on the local contest scene with his multi combos and good style. And to top it off he was a regular finalist at Pipeline the most important event back in those days which was usually an all Hawaiian final. Ross was influenced heavily by Ben Severson a good friend who took him under his wing and taught him the  professional side of the sport ins and outs. This shot was snapped when Hellman was in his prime by Chris Stroh.

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The multi talented Kainoa McGee took dropknee to places previously unknown and attempted. Throughout the late 80′s and early 90′s Kainoa powerful but fluent style proved that riding Dk in heavy waves and not spinning out was a reality. His predecessor Jack The Ripper charged hard but Kainoa took it a step further and made it look easy. This pic was taken in Puerto Escondido.

From the bonus section of  Rush video 10-4 by Chris Stroh

From Underground Tapes by Chris Stroh ’92

 

In ’93 Central Coast bodyboarder came out of virtual obscurity to win the coveted Aussie title the most prestigious amateur event in Oz held at Ballina. Ben’s win was a life changing move as he was soon thrust into the pro side of bodyboarding as well as travelling the world to compete on the world tour. Photo Stroh.