Tsunami Evacuation On Oahu Gets In The Way Vintage Surfboard Search

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.

Kona Quiver

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.

Jack Meyer + Peter Schroff Twin Fin Collaboration

 

Between my day job, my girlfriend, surfing, and my obsession with vintage surfboards, it’s difficult to score a rare vintage gem.  As we all know, “timing is everything.”  This time, I truly won gold with this Peter Schroff twin fin with Jack Meyer airbrush artwork. Both Schroff and Meyer have signed the board making it authentic.  At this point, I haven’t seen a Schroff with Meyer artwork. If you have one or have seen one, email me pics and or details: thevintagesurfboard@gmail.com

Enjoy the pics and Youtube Video.

Vintage 1982 Hydro Sport Single Fin Surfboard by Jim Fuller

I scored this clean early 80’s single fin Hydro Sport surfboard by Jim Fuller. The stringer reads, “82 – 621 shape Jim Fuller”.  Dating back to the 1970’s, Jim Fuller was a renowed shaper and also a mentor to Matt Biolos, founder of …Lost Surfboards.  For more information about Fuller, Surfing Magazine acknowledges his career and contribution to surfboard shaping http://www.surfingmagazine.com/news/surfing-pulse/022504_rip/

Check out my Youtube Video of this board:

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The Huffington Post Reviews the Premiere of The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D

On Monday, February 8th, my lady, Stacie Krajchir, gave me an early Valentine’s Day surprise and took me to the World Premiere of The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D.  It was a great evening with some surf legends in attendance including Peter Townsend, Kelly Slater, Raimana Van Bastolaer, and Reef McIntosh.  Along with being my creative girlfriend, she writes for The Huffington Post. Check out her review of the movie.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stacie-krajchir/angelenos-get-barreled-wi_b_461127.html

Back To The Future…Slater’s Vintage Surfboard 2030.

Will this Slater experimentation survive 20 years from now, making it a vintage surfboard?!!! See the following link, Slater’s “Chunnel.”  I can’t wait to see how he surfs it @ Snapper Rocks, Australia. 

http://blog.cisurfboards.com/2010/01/23/kelly-slaters-latest-experiment-the-chunnel/

Looking For A Vintage Twin Fin Fish By AL Merrick?

   

This 6’0″, circa ’82 twin fin, fish is for sale on Craigslist. Looks like a fun one. http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/spo/1581881908.html

Schroff Surfboards Sets Out To Push The Boundries in 2010…

 

RISE OF THE MODERN NON-CONFORMIST: PETER SCHROFF RETURNS TO SHAPING SURFBOARDS
High performance, individuality, and choice are back for surfers and shop owners.

If you surfed in the 80s you either rode a surfboard designed by Peter Schroff, knew someone who did, or you wanted one. Schroff Surfboards is back and Peter is back in Costa Mesa shaping on the 1800 block of Westminster Avenue.
In 2010, Peter Schroff is shaping a completely new line of surfboards that are just as groundbreaking in function and style as ever. According to Peter, today’s surfboard scene is in need of some excitement and identity. In addition to the most aggressive twin fins and quads available on the planet, Schroff has created a shape called The “Mini Model” that explores the new standard that Kelly Slater has set in terms of board length and a shorter “Egg” style shape that will empower mature, skilled surfers to shred in knee-to-overhead conditions without riding the longer “big guy” short board or a “fun board.”
Born in Newport Beach, Peter Schroff took up surfing at the age of eleven on a stolen, purple spray-painted Hobie given to his father. This was during the heyday of the Blackie’s parking lot scene. It was around this time the short board revolution exploded in Newport. First on the scene was Brad McCall riding a Hobie “Corky Carrol Mini Model.” Amazed by the new possibilities of this style of surfing, Peter knew that the long board days were over. It was shortly after this time Peter began experimenting with his own shapes. At 14, Peter shaped and glassed his first board on the kitchen table and shortly afterward moved to Maui.
Heavily inspired by Wayne Lynch, Peter began shaping surfboards in the family home for his school friends under the name “Underdog.” After a series of surf trips to Australia to study a phenomenon known as the twin fin, Peter spent many years reinventing and eventually perfecting the modern twin fin. It was at this time the Schroff Label was born alongside what is considered to be the genesis of ultra high performance surfing known as “Echo Beach.”
The Schroff group, although small in number, is comprised of individuals who know what surf culture is presently all about and what will make it exciting and fresh again. For the future, the strategy is simple – continue to push the boundaries of what is possible without abandoning popular culture. Become a Fan of Schroff Surfboards on Face Book to learn about giveaways, promotions, and demo days. Schroff is currently looking for young team riders. More info at http://www.schroffsurfboards.com

Decisions On Saturday Morning: Dawn Patrol Incoming WNW Swell or Garage Sales for Vintage Surfboards?

It’s worth blowing off a morning dawn patrol session to find a gem like this @ a yard sale: vintage Schroff twin fin with rad checker artwork.