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Uncle Grumpy
Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: Location: San Clemente
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:48 am Post subject: Old Riders in NZ |
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Solid wood surfboards
Before the Second World War, some people attempted to surf using rudimentary boards made of solid wood. These men were photographed at Tahunanui, Nelson.\
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During his New Zealand tour, Duke Kahanamoku gave surfing demonstrations at Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. This photograph shows him either body surfing or preparing to stand on a board in the surf at New Brighton beach, Christchurch.
Found these here:
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/lifesaving-and-surfing/4 _________________ Prone to ride. |
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mrmike
Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: Location: coronado, ca
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bgreen
Joined: 20 Feb 2004 Posts: Location: Qld. Oz
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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Uncle G,
A great find. Anything else interesting there?
I asked Sandra Kimberley Hall who has written 2 books about the photo of Duke. Here is what she had to say:
"Yes, am familiar w/Duke in NZ. Wrote about him there for Surfer's Journal, and also in my Duke: A Great Hawaiian, book.
The surf was no good that day, it was freezing, and Duke used a surf lifesaver's board (they already used them for rescues). He had been trying to stand up, cut across the wave and do things to please the crowd, but I guess he got dumped, and was hanging on to the board to stop its escape. In Oz, he had stood on his head, ridden tandem etc. and the crowd no doubt expected similar "stunts" but alas, it was not to be."
I'd concur about the water being cold - this is South Island NZ.
Bob |
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hewey
Joined: 01 Mar 2010 Posts: Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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That first pic is great |
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