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Posted: July 15, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Morey 7-SS Model popular in the late 80′s and early 90′s.
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Posted: July 15, 2012 at 3:48 pm
When Eppo won his World Title in ’93 his board model with Manta went off around the world. Here’s Eppo own boards from around ’94. Photo Stroh
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Posted: July 12, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Manta Pro Hawke custom pro core 20 bodyboard. Ross Hawke signature model from the Manta Milpera Factory late 80′s.
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Posted: July 12, 2012 at 12:16 pm
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Posted: May 21, 2012 at 9:32 am
Chris Bystrom renoun surf film maker produced 3 Bodyboard movies in The Blast Off series in the early 90′s. Chris filmed in 16mm and featured a heavy helping of the latest Hawaiian action of the day.
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Posted: May 21, 2012 at 9:25 am
During his gun years when Mike was winning every contest and being exalted as the best bodyboarder in the world the king of Pipe was rarely seen without his O’Neill wetsuit. Looking slick, Photo early 90′s.
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Posted: May 21, 2012 at 9:12 am
Riding waves and gloves for paddling have never been popular. While they have been proven to increase paddle power the unnatural feel and look have limited there retail success. Many companies have tried but most have failed. This advertisement from the early 90′s features Pat Caldwell spruiking a pair of TFL Power Gloves.
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Posted: May 9, 2012 at 11:03 am
Complete with fins this Morey Boogie 136 was purchased in ’79.
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Posted: April 19, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Circa early 80′s.
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Posted: April 19, 2012 at 8:52 pm
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
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