Greetings, Shredderz! While I’m not very knowledgeable when it comes to Australian surf history and shapers, I’d like to think that I make it up with enthusiasm. And trust me, there are few boards I get more stoked about than Terry Fitzgerald‘s iconic Hot Buttered shapes from the 70s — doubly so when…
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Greetings, Shredderz! Is there anything better than a thoughtfully constructed quiver? There’s something special about a surfboard collection that achieves the rare combo of quality and quantity. Speaking of which, I’m happy to feature a small selection from Scott’s insane quiver. You can follow Scott along on Instagram here: @wizard.soup. Scott hails from…
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Greetings, Shredderz! If you held a gun to my head and forced me to choose a favorite sub-genre of vintage surfboards, I just might choose 70s single fins. Well, let’s back up a bit — truth be told, I might actually be thrilled to have someone ask for my opinion on surfboards, whether…
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Greetings, Shredderz! Per the usual, here are some of my favorite social media posts from the past month or so. This beaut comes via @atomichomemodernla. I’ve written up countless Aipa / Surfing’s New Image stings, and the board remains one of my all time favorites. This particular example is in fantastic shape. The…
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Greetings, Shredderz! Although I’ve only written a handful of posts about storied Aussie label Hot Buttered Surfboards, it remains one of my all time favorites. In particular I am drawn to the Seventies Hot Buttered boards, many of which boast incredible outlines and then far out spray jobs by master airbrusher Martyn Worthington….
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