On June 13, 1976, the Sunday Independent Newspaper in WA ran a two-page spread titled Surfboard Buyers Guide.
The article provides details of twelve WA surfboard manufacturers and contains images of the faces behind the products.
The Guide is a snapshot of the WA Surfboard Industry in 1976 and lists cost of Custom boards (from $125), wait times (1-2 weeks), shapers & sponsored surfers.
On June 13, 1976, the Sunday Independent Newspaper in WA ran a two-page spread titled Surfboard Buyers Guide.
The article provides details of twelve WA surfboard manufacturers and contains images of the faces behind the products.
The Guide is a snapshot of the WA Surfboard Industry in 1976 and lists cost of Custom boards (from $125), wait times (1-2 weeks), shapers & sponsored surfers.
A copy of the Surfboard Buyers Guide is on display at the WA Surf Gallery Aravina Estate Yallingup courtesy of Ken MacKenzie Margaret River.
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