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Posted: May 24, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Matt Percy Turbo Test pilot advertisement from 1990 Photo Stroh
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Posted: May 21, 2011 at 10:19 am
Maroubra standout of the early 90′s PJ Hyland was the first bodyboarder to be sponsored by Paipo. Due to legal matters the name was changed and extended to Rheopaipo, Rheo meaning number 1. This advertisement pic was shot at Suckrock where PJ excelled. Photo Stroh
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Posted: May 21, 2011 at 10:15 am
Vintage Mini Morey Boogie 132 board courtesy of Russ Havens
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Posted: May 18, 2011 at 5:58 pm
Jack “The Ripper” Lindholm was best known for his dropknee skills at Pipeline but the quiet unassuming Hawaiian was just as talented at prone as well.
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Posted: May 18, 2011 at 5:52 pm
Early model,The Morey Boogie Mach 20 RS complete with Skegs photo courtesy of Nobroo.
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Posted: May 15, 2011 at 6:45 pm
This vintage 136 is one of the early Morey boards according to Tom Morey. Pic courtesy of Russ Haven.
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Posted: May 15, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Bodyboarding Magazine introduced the Gear Guide issue annually. This ’92 installment features Mike Stewart Charging Waimea Shorey on the cover.
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Posted: May 9, 2011 at 7:56 pm
When Mike Stewart broke away from his sponsors and created his own board company called Science in the 90′s he also introduced the bodyboarding world to his unique Gyroll leash which at the time was high tech and futuristic.
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Posted: May 5, 2011 at 7:00 pm
The late Tahitian Matt Walbrou on the cover of French Mag Spin Air 1999.
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Posted: May 5, 2011 at 6:47 pm
The Ben Severson Design bodyboard brand utilised a lifetime of experience by the former World Champ and pioneer of professional bodyboarding. Sevo single handedly created quality boards and products in the mid 90s and continues to produce the goods today from his home in Hawaii.
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