I had the honor to sit down with Randy Rarick before the 2011 Hawaiian Island Vintage Surf Auction and have him share the history of the coveted Gerry Lopez “Big Wednesday” 8’3″ single fin.
If you’re in Oahu, July 22 and 23, drop into the Blaisdell Center in Honolulu for a great event featuring all things vintage surf or visit http://hawaiiansurfauction.com/
I’m here in Oahu, visiting family and the Hawaiian Vintage Surfboard Auction (July 22 and 23). I cruised into check out some surfboards at Aloha Board Shop and was pleasantly surprised to the ceiling full of vintage surfboards. Hanging from the rafters are boards from Aipa, Surfline, Town and Country, and a variety of others.
This one was my favorite, a mid-1980′s Ben Aipa Town and Country in pristine shape.
This one is an early 70′s, twin fin, Surfline shaped by Randy Rarick, also in excellent condition.
If you’re in Honolulu, be sure to drop into Aloha Board Shop for a great selection of surfboards and a killer display of vintage ladies.
It’s finally here, the Mecca of vintage surfboard events, The Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection. On July 22 and 23, 2011, surfboard collectors from around the world will make the pilgrimage to the Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. Over the past two decades, vintage surfboard collecting has become extremely popular with the young and older generation of surfers. This auction has something for everyone, from early 1900 to 1980′s. If you plan to attend and bid, be sure to register http://hawaiiansurfauction.com/
and bring some serious money.
Which board would you bid to win?
Wednesday, June 1st Quiksilver and Partners and Spade celebrated Jamie Brisick and Mike Moir’s surf retrospective The Eighties at Echo Beach with the Hottest Hundred Yards book launch party and photo exhibit in downtown Manhattan. 500 guests attended the store front for an evening filled with everything representative of the radical era of surf in the 80′s that was EchoBeach.
From the custom 80′s boardshorts and tees to the vintage surfboards, wax and fins complete with Pacifico Beer in attendees hands the event paid homage to an important time in surfing history. 100 of the evening’s guests received an early-release copy of the book, signed by Brisick. Guests included designer Cynthia Rowley, surfers Herbie and Christian Fletcher, shaper Shawn Stussy, and many more.
Pictured: Andy Spade, Herbie Fletcher, Shawn Stussy, Christian Fletcher
The exhibition will be open to the public starting June 1, Saturdays 12-7 and Sundays 12-6, or by appointment at40 Great Jones Street,New York City.
Peter Schroff creation with some vintage ladies in the background.
Check out the board in the right hand side, a rare Christian Fletcher Surfboards, circa ’89.
Pictured: Julie Gilhart, Jamie Brisick, Chris Gentile
Everytime I visit Oahu, I swing by Kimo’s Surf Hut to check out their vast collection of vintage surfboards. Last summer, I scored a 1987, Town and Country Ben Aipa Stinger shaped for Todd Chesser (RIP) and airbrushed by his mother. Kimo gave me a rocking deal on this vintage sled. Next time you’re in Oahu, take the drive to visit Kimo’s Surf Hut, Kailua. The minute you walk in, any surfer, collector or not, is in surfboard heaven: http://www.kimossurfhut.com/contact
NO! We are the same in our passion, excitement, and energy as any other committed collector. Be part of the “Nerdyness” this Saturday, 7:00 a.m., May 22 @ the Longboard Collector Club Event located at the California Heritage Museum, 2612 Main Stree, Santa Monica, California. 
I couldn’t have sold my vintage, 5’10″ Infinity twin fin egg to a more stylish surfer. Brian from Highland Park emails me through my Infinity Craigslist posting and titles it “Eggy Weggy…” With a subject title like that, I had to sell it to him. Thanks Brian – Rip and Tear!
Quiksilver and Free Ride generation icon, twin fin pioneer and 4x ASP world champion Mark Richards come together in the creation of a limited offering of vintage style products inspired by MR’s legacy in the surfing world.
Throughout the 70′s, Richards could usually be seen scoping out the swells in his signature tank with customized monogram logo. Thanks to Quiksilver, a re-issue of this authentic look from Mark’s competition days is now available in an eleven-piece collection.
Unique styles including 16″ and 21″ board shorts with custom embroidery, screen-printed organic cotton tees and tanks as well as a foam trucker hat with signature MR embroidery patch and a photo-real Mark Richards surf image under the visor are all part of this nostalgic capsule collection.
Mark set the standard for high performance surfing during the legendary ’75/76 North Shore season with radical flair. This collection pays tribute to his truly unique style.
Rip, Tear and Lacerate.
I’m on the South Shore of Oahu with family and friends and planning to go on a yard sale, vintage surfboard search only to wake up the Civil Defense sirens warning of the pending Tsunnami to hit the Hawaiian Islands. Heading to high ground.
If you’re in Hawaii, hit up Tim on Kona purelifesurf@hawaii.rr.com for a vintage board. He has a few to choose from.
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