70s memorabilia

1976 Surfboard Buyers Guide

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.

1976 Surfboard Buyers Guide two page spread.
1976 Surfboard Buyers Guide Details Page 1.
1976 Surfboard Buyers Guide Faces Page 2.

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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