We glass our surfboards and other shapers brands too. Shortboard almost entirely replaced longboards of the 1960s. Gordon and smith surfer surfing surfboard leather hardbound. They got the most talented men in the workshop and in the waves. At our current surfboard factory, we not only glass our own boards but glass other top shaper brands in san diego. Surfboards consists of three people who are highly recognized by surfers throughout the nation for their artistic ability and craftsmanship in surfboard designs. Gordon clark, the surfboard blank manufacturer who ruled. In a indication of future developments, as well as single and twin fin models fitted with finboxes, surfboards australia offered a wide tailed board with. Gordon and smith was one of the companies that not only made a smooth transition but also laid claim to a large share of the shortboard market. His innovations in the surfboard industry will remain as his epitaph as well as his stellar example of being a true follower of christ. Some bruising spider cracks but no full dings on lower backside see photos considering how old this board is. Larry gordon and floyd smith forged a close friendship in the mid 1950s while surfing together. This board has a couple dings and will need to be repaired. Vintage early 60s gordon and smith 9ft 4in pintail surfboard longboard wood fin old rare logo 1960 i believe.
They have remained together, strong and promoting the surfboard. Larry gordon and floyd smith forged a close friendship in the mid. They have remained together, strong and promoting the surfboard business together for over 50 years. In fact, it was the merging of the great minds of larry gordon and floyd smith that created the modern surfboard as we know it.
Gordon and smith vintage twin fin vintage surfboards. It wasnt long before the gordon and smith label was well known and surfed throughout the surfing world. However if you order a copy of the book through the shacc website, signed. Surfboard labels from the 60s and 70s montjuich boards. Fantastic book filled with great vintage ads that appeared in the trade magazines. Mr smith, 64, who preaches on the island for indonesias gitta eklesia pentecostal ministry and has visited the prisons at least six times, says he is not surprised that the bali nine duo have. Vintage san onofre surfing club items sweatshirt tshirt books. List of united states servicemembers and civilians missing in.
Because he suffered from asthma, his family moved to southern california when he was only three. Gordon clark, the founder of the leading producer of polyurethane foam blanks from the early 1960s through 2005, is an inevitable name in the history of surfing. Vintage surfboards vintage twins surfing surf surfs up surfs. Floyd sold the business and returned to california around 1969. It is in fantastic shape and really does well in the water. The 128 had fought off a large ground attack with dinks charred in the concertina. In the late 50s most surfboards were shaped from balsa wood. Proven design and quality made in san diego, california since 1959. T117122 is resolved the list contains 44,918 articles. Photo by dick graham, taken from his book the ride. He learned to ride waves while attending pomona college in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Gordon and smith surfboards southside company, started by floyd smith of gordon and smith surfboards usa, circa 1965. In a indication of future developments, as well as single and twin fin models fitted with finboxes, surfboards australia offered a wide tailed board with a centre and two side finboxes. To learn more about the history of san diego surfing visit the. He is considered one of the pioneers of the modern foam surfboard. The book is a collaboration between our whole family. Currently, the business is operated by the second generation brother and sister team. Iconic surfboard shaper larry gordon passes away at 76. Its relaxed rocker makes it best in small to medium sized waves with clean shape. The boards were heavy, hard to maneuver, and easily became waterlogged. Larry gordon and floyd smith shaped boards in the balsa era and then switched to foam. Maintained a high profile and a high quality stable of shapers until about 1983. The book brings together completely new, previously unpublished material alongside revised and updated papers to present a cuttingedge and integrated perspective to the field. Phil becker used surf board from the 80s for wall hanger or ride it. Very popular name in the san diego area first and the whole california coast after.
An excellent noserider that can still carve off power turns. This led to the creation of a surfboard company which became a brand with worldwide recognition. Bolt shaped by kent smith hawaii vintage surfboard. Mar 04, 2017 in particular, todays post focuses on a rare surfboard model. In depth history and great run down on all who were associated with gordon. Killed when his long range reconnaissance patrol was ambushed, his body could not be recovered due to strong enemy presence. With roots in pacific beach, gordon and smith surfboards inc. Gordon clark, the surfboard blank manufacturer who ruled the. Nov 09, 2011 larry gordon and floyd smith were the cofounders of gordon and smith surfboards in 1961. Larry gordon will not be signing books or memorabilia at the event. Donnie mulhern, donald takayama, and gary brummett. Feb 06, 2021 here is a brand new copy of the gordon and smith book that was done in 2014 this book is a hard cover leather bound book that is 217 pages with lots of great historic photos too. Its still all about quality and craftsmanship after 57 years in business.
Surfer magazine volume 12 number 2 may 1971 featured twin fin advertisements by gordon and smith surfboards and hobie surfboards. Volume, number 2, july 1972, in thea buyers guide to surfboards article. Scout pilot his story is about what he observed flying over fsb gela may 1969. They ran four surf shops and created their own clothing line. The global child and nongovernmental governance of the. Well, im an ole surfer and surfboard maker who helped pioneer the modern foam longboards, surfboards in the. Then in 1971, smith sold his interest in the business, ending the 12year partnership.
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