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X literally does mark the spot as Scott Newman and Luke Hutchinson hoist up the SLS Surfboards logo onto their new digs in Moffat Beach. Good blokes that they are, they laid out a BBQ and beers to celebrate the opening. The eyes enjoyed some great boards on display, alongside local surf photography and artwork, the ears got a DJ spinning vinyl and the nostrils got the eternally excellent smell of sausages on the go. And don’t forget the beers, of course. Good on you, gentlemen and best of luck for the future!
PHOTOS: 1. Reiko Wilkinson, the prawn man and local artist Thom Stuart 2. Shamus, Josh Thompson, Dean Chelin 3. The men of the hour: Short board shaper Luke Hutchinson sharing a celebratory beer with Scott Newman, SLS’ longboard man. 4. Miles Livingston and Bill Lyons 5. Dave Bundellu 6. Ali Wills, DJ Amtops, Frec, Haley, Mr Boinkin 7. Esther Bundellu, Jacqui Walker, Mr Pascoe www.slssurfboards.com.au
SWAPPING IN THE SUNSHINE
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The weather gods were kind as Da Bomb Surf Shop and More Surfboards hosted the inaugural Sunshine Coast Vintage Surf Swap Meet in Maroochydore. Interest in vintage boards was clear by the large number of people in attendance. There were boards from all over Australia including Nirvana, Bill Wallace, Kenn Customs, San Juan, Fluid Foils, Bennett, Bob McTavish, Ron, Don Burford as well as some great 60’s longboards and even a Joe Larkin shaped by Michael Petersen. The standout board for me of the day was the Wilderness Surfboard which numerous people suggested was shaped by David “Baddy” Treloar. This was the Morning of the Earth surf movie era and many surf icons such as McTavish, Greenough, Baddy and Chris Brock worked with Wilderness Surfboards in Angourie, NSW.
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Thanks to Mark Pridmore of More Surfboards and Sharon and Nigel Jackson of Da Bomb for a great swap meet. Can’t wait until next time! PHOTOS: 1. Mark Pridmore setting up 2-5. Stars of the day - boards, boards, boards 6. Fanatical collectors, Darryl Homan and Pat 7. All ages enjoyed the boards on display 162
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