1190-1-1 John Rhodes Shane
John Rhodes was an outstanding shaper and surfer from the Cronulla area, who’s boards were always based on functionality rather than colours or frills. This board was made at the Shane factory just after John & Darryl Eastlakes closed the Something Incredible Surfboards factory. [modula id=”6799″]
110-1-1 Jackson Transitional
110-1-1 Jackson Traansitional Jackson Surfboards was Cronulla shire’s premiere board builder for many over 50 years, this is a very early example as the decal is a hand-drawn on a tissue. Brian Jackson or “Jacko” as everyone knew him was larger than life character and was an extremely popular guy. From memory, I think the […]
9-13-1 Bill Wallace Balsa
This board is part of the Surfworld museum exhibition in Currumbin Queensland. This was one of the first examples of Balsa construction. Balsa only became available in Australia in the 50’s. The availability of Balsa spelled the end of plywood construction. [modula id=”5904″]
1-25-1 Plywood Toothpick
This board is part of the Sunset collection. Approximately 12 feet long and is a great example of the toothpick era. Plywood construction. These boards were hollow timber-framed with a plywood shell. [modula id=”5827″]