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Old Riders in NZ

 
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Uncle Grumpy



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:48 am    Post subject: Old Riders in NZ Reply with quote


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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.

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http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/lifesaving-and-surfing/4
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mrmike



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 5:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

very cool uncle G Cool
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bgreen



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That first pic is great Cool
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