HISTORY

Newport Wedge standout, Matt Allen sporting dreadlocks early 90′s

This vintage 136 is one of the early Morey boards according to Tom Morey. Pic courtesy of Russ Haven.

Paul Roach was at his peak when he hooked up with Toobs Bodyboards. This adv was photographed by Brian Bielmann and Jeff Hammer.

Bodyboarding Magazine introduced the Gear Guide issue annually. This ’92 installment features Mike Stewart Charging Waimea Shorey on the cover.

Mr Smooth, Chopper renown for his stylish moves both on land and in the water. Morey Adv. Circa early to mid 90′s.

Ross Hawke scored the cover on Riptide Vol 5 July/Aug issue from a classic Shark Island Day in 1990. This session opened up the bodyboarding worlds eyes to how much potential the Island had.Photo Chris Stroh.

Alan Horne was the first local in South Australia to take up serious bodyboarding. The year was 1980 and the old man of the sea was 27 years old. He went on to pioneer the sport and was a huge inspiration for the young crew when the sport became more popular in the 90′s. This shot captured Allen charging solid waves on the Southern Coastline . Photo Holliday.

Early 90′s Jack “The Ripper” Lindholm was still pulling in at Pipe with his unique DK style. Photo Baker.

Eppos first trip to the Northshore of Hawaii in ’92 resulted in this huge air at Backdoor. It was the start of his growing reputation for busting out big. Pic by Joli.

Cronulla rider Doug Robson was the star of Aussie bodyboarding in the late 80′s. With his  reputation for charging out at Shark Island and moves like this full body air its not hard to understand why. Photo Stroh early 90′s.