HISTORY

Kyle Maligro adv. riding for Kauai Classic/ Easy rider bodyboards early 90′s.

 

Developed at Huntington Beach the unique shape of Ion originated from an idea born back in 1998 by a man named Eric Pearson. Eric invented the “Double Hull” bottom technology, which according to the Ion team  the fastest board out in the market. This revolutionary “Double Hull” design is a patented design that is exclusive to Ion.

Paipo Bodyboards evolved in the early 90′s were the brainchild of John Holmes from the Central Coast in the early 90′s. Dave Appelby(pictured) and PJ Hyland were the first team members. The name was later changed to Rheopaipo due to copyright.

Early 80′s advertisement for Scott Bodyboards.

This VHS movie was released in the early 90′s in Australia and was almost solely footage shot at the same land camera angle by DB Dunlap of the Pipe comps. The film was controversial at the time as it was rumoured DB did not receive any payment for all the footage used. 

Team captain Dave Appleby organised this short promo video in the late 90′s to promote the release of Quiksilver Bodyboards featuring their young hot team.

 

Ozzie Dropknee legend from the Gold Coast Matt Lackey a stylemaster in the barrel. Billabong Adv……Circa 2000′s. Image supplied by Bertrand Up.

Gotcha Clothing advertisement featuring Mike Stewart late 80′s. Image supplied by Bertrand Up.

Early 2000′s Pit Magazine cover from the US of the Tahiti Challenge when Chopes went off for the worlds best bodyboarders. Image supplied by Bertrand Up.