HISTORY

Complete with fins this Morey Boogie 136 was purchased in ’79.

Circa early 80′s.

 

In the early 90′s John Holmes created Paipo Bodyboards and PJ Hyland was there star attraction. This is the first poster that accompanied the boards and PJ model. The name was later changed to Rheopaipo  (Rheo meaning one) after a copyright issue. Photos by Stroh

Complete with skegs. Circa 80′s.

 

1987 Morey Boogie Mach 20 RS Bodyboard. Comes with adjustable fins that can be moved in and out.

 

 

1985 Turbo SE 2 Pro Bodyboard 42 inch. It was stiffer than the Moreys with a vinl deck and hard PVC. Comes with a hard plastic plate under skin for added rigidity. This original board came with twin fin box.

 

 

 

This original blowup Surf O Plane was  found on Australian beaches in 1960′s. It was 3ft high and 7inch wide with HeavyDuty thick rubber.

 

4 Challenger Kauai Classic Bodyboard Models. Including The JP Patterson signature board. Circa early 90′s.

 

 

 

Before the first modern day bodyboard was made by Tom Morey the Original-JUNIOR-JET-Bodyboard-Circa-Late 1960s-or Early 1970s was typical of the kind of prone vehicle that were found the lineup. Made of plastic they were called Zippy Boards back then.

When Ross Hawke released his custom model with Manta Bodyboards it was the first Aussie signature bodyboard to hit the Australian market. Photo Stroh ’90.