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All this talk of old boards.....

Created by monzy monzy  > 9 months ago, 23 May 2013
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monzy
monzy

QLD

32 posts

23 May 2013 1:34pm

All this talk and footage of old longboards made me dig this classic out from under my house. Had it for about 25 years and prior to kids use to have it mounted on the wall. Rode it a couple of times in the 1990s and struggled to turn the big girl so I stuck to the short board. I will have to take it out from another spin.

It is a Gull Custom and based on the logo and research from the net, I date it at about 1958/9? The diamentions (off a tape measure as there are no markings) are 9'6" x 21 3/4" x 3 1/8" and weighs a ton. I believe it to be made in Brisbane.

The below link helped me with some of this history:

www.woosleysurfboards.com/history.html





Ted the Kiwi
Ted the Kiwi

NSW

14256 posts

23 May 2013 1:44pm
what a beauty!!!!! Looking forward to seeing some action shots now
62mac
62mac

WA

24860 posts

23 May 2013 12:42pm
How nice is that
jasdeking
jasdeking

QLD

1820 posts

23 May 2013 6:07pm
also too cool
weiry
weiry

QLD

5396 posts

23 May 2013 6:40pm
do you use it muck Monzy, Mate thats so cool
monzy
monzy

QLD

32 posts

23 May 2013 7:27pm
Haven't touched it in 15 years!
62mac
62mac

WA

24860 posts

23 May 2013 5:35pm
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monzy said..

Haven't touched it in 15 years!


Shame you better donate it

Lacey right into this hippy D fin stuff can't believe he has not asked for a ride
Tassiedevel
Tassiedevel

TAS

2249 posts

24 May 2013 7:29pm
For those of you into old boards How much do you reckon a 1967 Burford single fin in good condition , would be worth roughly . Thinking around the 600 ?

Tried to upload a pic but can't do it on the iPad

One to hang on the wall .
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish

QLD

1332 posts

27 May 2013 9:31pm
Speaking of old boards (in action) check out the "blue safari" from 1964 on you tube.
They've got the whole movie on there.
Lotsa wipeouts showing the warts and all of the good old days.
Tassiedevel
Tassiedevel

TAS

2249 posts

28 May 2013 8:10pm
Thanks Big Spazz
Tassiedevel
Tassiedevel

TAS

2249 posts

30 May 2013 9:57pm
Anyone know much about Tern boards . Neighbor has one we are trying to get some info on .

His is 7 foot single fin apparently late 60 s , pics to follow
riverider
riverider

TAS

1112 posts

30 May 2013 10:23pm
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Tassiedevel said..

Anyone know much about Tern boards . Neighbor has one we are trying to get some info on .

His is 7 foot single fin apparently late 60 s , pics to follow


Everyone rode these down here in the 70s, couple of retro models here, I wouldn't mind having one of these in the quiver



Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish

QLD

1332 posts

31 May 2013 8:14am
Wandered into Classic malibu at Nooosa on Wed and they have a 60's Dale in very nice condition on consignment for $695.
Looked like a real bargain that won't last long.
I'm sure they could snap a few pics for anyone interested.
Tassiedevel
Tassiedevel

TAS

2249 posts

31 May 2013 8:41am
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riverider said..

Tassiedevel said..

Anyone know much about Tern boards . Neighbor has one we are trying to get some info on .

His is 7 foot single fin apparently late 60 s , pics to follow


Everyone rode these down here in the 70s, couple of retro models here, I wouldn't mind having one of these in the quiver





Reckon that could be the same board RR .how old would that one be
riverider
riverider

TAS

1112 posts

31 May 2013 2:23pm
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Tassiedevel said..

riverider said..


Tassiedevel said..

Anyone know much about Tern boards . Neighbor has one we are trying to get some info on .

His is 7 foot single fin apparently late 60 s , pics to follow



Everyone rode these down here in the 70s, couple of retro models here, I wouldn't mind having one of these in the quiver



Reckon that could be the same board RR .how old would that one be

2013, these are remakes of the old design, i bought one of these new in about 1974-75 stashed it in the sand dunes after a surf one day to come back the next day and no board, there were a few hundred made mostly 6'6" & clear finish so no need to hide it you had knocked one off, not all bad though, my old man had a good insurance policy so i got a new custom without having to put my hand in my pocket.

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