Greetings, Shredderz! There’s a cool Greg Noll longboard with the so-called “atomic logo” currently listed for sale on Craigslist. You can find the original listing here. I don’t like dwelling on price too much, but I don’t think there’s any chance the seller gets even close to the $20K asking price. I’m not…
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Greetings, Shredderz! Earlier this month someone listed a lovely Greg Noll longboard for sale. See below for some photos from the original listing. For better or for worse, most Greg Noll surfboards nowadays are presented as collector’s items, a depiction that has more in common with cars and watches than other wave riding…
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Greetings, Shredderz! As many of you probably already know, Greg Noll passed away earlier this week. I figure posting photos of his signature surfboards is as good a tribute as any. Noll left behind a larger than life legacy in the surf world, and part of that no doubt is due to the…
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I wish I had met Greg Noll, if for no other reason than out of pure self interest, because by all accounts he was an amazing storyteller with the experiences to back it up. If nothing else, “Da Bull” gave us one of the most iconic images in surf history, which will be…
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Greetings, Shredderz! Today’s Sagas of Shred entry features something a bit more classy than the usual Eighties neon ridiculousness. What you see here is a Rick Griffin-designed ad for Greg Noll Surfboards. I think this might be the first time I’ve ever posted anything by Rick Griffin to this blog, which comes as…
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Greetings, Shredderz! As always, here’s a selection of social media posts from the last month or so. View this post on Instagram Wayne and Larry Bertlemann from an old Surfer Magazine in 1978 @lbertlemann #waynelynch #waynelynchsurfboards A post shared by Wayne Lynch (@waynelynchsurfboards) on May 11, 2015 at 11:05pm PDT I’ve long held…
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First of all, can I get an amen for Craigslist sellers who make sure to post photos that do their surfboards justice? Pictured here is a positively spotless Greg Noll Slot Bottom longboard that can currently be found on Craigslist in Orange County. You can find a link to the listing here. Frankly,…
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Greetings, Shredderz! Today we’ve got a special board: a vintage Greg Noll surfboard in what appears to be stellar, all original condition. Greg Noll, of course, will forever be “Da Bull”, and also the star of one of surfing’s most timeless photos. Greg Noll Surfboards are some of the most collectible boards in…
Continue readingJohn Severson, the founder of Surfer Magazine, passed away in his sleep on Friday night. This humble little blog wouldn’t exist today if it weren’t for Severson and his contributions to surfing culture. There are much better ways to measure Severson’s impact than by referencing the existence of websites that have a tongue-in-cheek…
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Greetings, Shredderz! As always, here’s a little selection of some cool boards you can find for sale online. Bing Bonzer on Craigslist (San Diego) This thing is 8′4″ and it’s got all the cool branding you would expect from this unique Campbell Bros / Bing collaboration. However, there’s some discoloration going on. Check…
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