HISTORY

The first all Dropknee video by Joseph libby and edited by Scotty Carter was an eye opening view into the world of DK and its hottest riders. With a hip hop soundtrack it broke away from the usual format and it foccussed on the big moves and top riders. Starring Kainoa, Aka, Roach, Ballard and the rest of the best of the Jack Stance boys with a strong Hawaiian presence.Check the intro clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5_Mm5EUHWc

Mike flying high on a Morey Boogie Mach 7-7 from the pages of Surfer Magazine in 1984. Tomorrows moves today….

Heres Pro Rider Tips a one off Rush mag edition from Australia with Lester on the cover and the short lived Option Magazine from the USA.

Ross “Hellman “Hawke charging at Pipe in Hawaii. Circa mid 80′s.

This Morey Boogie advertisement of Newport Wedge appeared in Surfer Magazine in 1980.

This advertisement came out around ’86 featuring Ben Severson snapped in a clean Duranbah tube. The blurb reads “Get your body on a Boogie:”. Photo by Tullemans

More Bodyboard publications from the Past. Riders of Tube Magazine or RoT was the work of Sean Manning. His USA based product lasted only a few issues due to the fickle US market. The Hubb cover was issue No1. Threesixty Magazine is from the United Kingdom and has been around since the early 90′s and is still alive and kicking today keeping the English riders stoked. The Wingnut cover was from issue No 12 and shot by Chris Stroh.

This Morey Boogie and Churchill Adv, came out in ’82 featuring a young looking Keith Sasaki. Even back then you can see Keiths advanced rail turning and big moves and his unique use of the arm rope to help pull turns.

The limited edition BZ Pro 88 came out in Aus around ’88. Pictured is team rider Chris Demajo.

Heres an early Turbo order form style advertisement that appeared in Surfer Magazine back in ’84 featuring the Boogieman Daniel Kaimi.