i love old reto single fins, talk me out buyin this one
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ummmm...
I just had a closer look at the photos and theres no way in hell that is a genuine 70's cruiser, firstly, I think you'll find that russell head wasnt shaping for bennets in the 70's, secondly look at the dion logo/tissue on the tail, that definitely aint 70's!!
so, dont get sucked in if you think you are getting the proper 70's deal, I reckon this board is late 80's or more likely early 90's...
but if you can get past that it'd be a lot of fun to have in the quiver, I certainly wouldnt pay any more than $300 absolute maximum, any more than that and I'd spend $700 or so on getting a replica retrospective shape, thatd be brand new and one owner - YOU!!
I just had a closer look at the photos and theres no way in hell that is a genuine 70's cruiser, firstly, I think you'll find that russell head wasnt shaping for bennets in the 70's, secondly look at the dion logo/tissue on the tail, that definitely aint 70's!!
so, dont get sucked in if you think you are getting the proper 70's deal, I reckon this board is late 80's or more likely early 90's...
but if you can get past that it'd be a lot of fun to have in the quiver, I certainly wouldnt pay any more than $300 absolute maximum, any more than that and I'd spend $700 or so on getting a replica retrospective shape, thatd be brand new and one owner - YOU!!
G'day Fong-on,
I'm keen on retro boards myself. I bought a McCoy Singo from Ebay not long ago and it absolutely rips. I hadn't ridden one since my first ever fibreglass board, a Crystal Curl 5'2 (I wish I hadn't sold that board). I was surprised how loose single fins are having ridden a thruster for the last 20 years!!!
I reckon you should go for it.
Just remeber you can't play Golf with one club!!!!
I'm keen on retro boards myself. I bought a McCoy Singo from Ebay not long ago and it absolutely rips. I hadn't ridden one since my first ever fibreglass board, a Crystal Curl 5'2 (I wish I hadn't sold that board). I was surprised how loose single fins are having ridden a thruster for the last 20 years!!!
I reckon you should go for it.
Just remeber you can't play Golf with one club!!!!
saltman wrote:WANDERER wrote:ummmm...
I just had a closer look at the photos and theres no way in hell that is a genuine 70's cruiser, firstly, I think you'll find that russell head wasnt shaping for bennets in the 70's, secondly look at the dion logo/tissue on the tail, that definitely aint 70's!!
so, dont get sucked in if you think you are getting the proper 70's deal, I reckon this board is late 80's or more likely early 90's...
but if you can get past that it'd be a lot of fun to have in the quiver, I certainly wouldnt pay any more than $300 absolute maximum, any more than that and I'd spend $700 or so on getting a replica retrospective shape, thatd be brand new and one owner - YOU!!
Easily sorted Fong look up Russel Heads number, last i saw him about 7 years ago he was living up Colloraoy Plateau and shaping and selling his own label
yeah, hes still around, seen his boards in the racks at sunshine surf at the back of manly.
Wouldn’t be too sure about that one Wanderlust. The Dion logo hasn’t changed in yonks, if ever and the “Shaped by” looks pretty legitimate for the time. Irrespective is it about the age/era or the board.WANDERER wrote: I just had a closer look at the photos and theres no way in hell that is a genuine 70's cruiser, firstly, I think you'll find that russell head wasnt shaping for bennets in the 70's, secondly look at the dion logo/tissue on the tail, that definitely aint 70's!!
Greg (Bennett) would probably know but if he saw it he could well be in the hunt for it too...
Still think it ain’t an investment eFong-bay so if you want the feel go make one yourself, you are more than capable.
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beautiful board! like something you'd see on display somewhere.
on the topic I have an old board with 2 fins, it's a fish shape, super thick but it's been painted, I think a couple of times, my buddy bought and basically gave it to me once he moved inland. When I say two fins I should say two and a half, the middle 'fin' is a very small (one inch) ridge thing... does anyone know how I can learn more about this board, the paint (all black) is starting to chip. the board rides so loose it's like it has no fins, but I'm going to give it another go soon...
I also have a late 80's early 90's board you'd see laird ride, it's 7'2" really narrow and 2 3/4 thick, and yellow blue and pink...
on the topic I have an old board with 2 fins, it's a fish shape, super thick but it's been painted, I think a couple of times, my buddy bought and basically gave it to me once he moved inland. When I say two fins I should say two and a half, the middle 'fin' is a very small (one inch) ridge thing... does anyone know how I can learn more about this board, the paint (all black) is starting to chip. the board rides so loose it's like it has no fins, but I'm going to give it another go soon...
I also have a late 80's early 90's board you'd see laird ride, it's 7'2" really narrow and 2 3/4 thick, and yellow blue and pink...
Have been riding my dad's old board. Its a sky blue McGrigor shaped by Barry Edwards (I think) in 1976?!
6"4 single fin with a thick nose and its about 5 inches thick that rides like a dream. I need to get it reglassed though because its been standing up in the garage for way too long (before I read Michael Peterson and got inspired to ride a single fin).
It rides like a dream.....still getting used to it but I cant wait to get the hang of it.
6"4 single fin with a thick nose and its about 5 inches thick that rides like a dream. I need to get it reglassed though because its been standing up in the garage for way too long (before I read Michael Peterson and got inspired to ride a single fin).
It rides like a dream.....still getting used to it but I cant wait to get the hang of it.
i contained myself....justmunch wrote: BUT I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY (this is the thought youse are missing in the process me thinks )
and now it's sold to someone who wouldn't have loved and cherished it like i would
it most likly b stuck on a wall of some stupid pub
a board like that should b surfed
oh well....it went $302.....which was $300 more than i can afford
was a classic retro thu hey
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