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.

When photos began appearing of Mike surfing Waimea Shorey in the late 80′s it blew the Surfing World away. Others had surfed the Waimea Shorey before but not like Mike. Stewart took it  to another level and put a new aspect on what could be done out there.  Once the crowds moved in Mike let them have it and moved on to bigger and better playgrounds. Stewart below floating photo Bielmann.

P:ersonalised board art done with a texta has been with the sport from almost day one. Back in the 70′s Hawaiian charger Danial Kaimi wrote “Till death do us part” on his board. Ever since there has been a continuous amount of customised graffiti ranging from works of art, to backyard scribble to even Mullet Dogs care of Paul Roach. Below Hawaiian bodyboarder Jason Lau shows of his early 90′s masterpiece. Photo Grambeau.

 

 

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.

This Morey Boogie advertisement featured images from Australia’s first pro competition.On the 28^th Nov ’82 surfing promoter Michael Petri organised the first official Australian Boogie Board Title. Held in marginal conditions at Dee Why 20 yearold Evan Penglis defeated ex surfing champion Mark Warren from Narrabeen on a countback. Queenslands Julie Rowbotham won the Womens division from Victorias Christine Okeefe. Not only were the pair crowned National Champions but first prize included invites to the inaugural World Titles in Hawaii in a months time. It also introduced the new Mach 7-7 model.

 

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 Morey including  Jay Reale, Keith Sasaki, Kevin Cerv, Chris Cunnigham, Kainoa McGee, Dean Marzol.