70s photographs

1972 Len Dibben photoshoot at Injidup

In 1972 surf industry pioneer Len Dibben did a promotional photoshoot at Injidup with surf/media photographer Ric Chan.

Len was promoting his surfboards, skateboards and surf wear for his North Fremantle Surf Shop.

Len also did catwalk modelling with surfers Dave Ellis and the late Dave Williams at Boans Department store in Perth City during the late 60s early 70s.

1972 Len Dibben photoshoot Injidup car park. Photo Ric Chan.

1972 Len (in Hawaiian shirt) with others modelling surf wear at Injidup Point. Photo Ric Chan.

1972 Len & others modelling surf wear with surfboard at Injidup Point. Photo Ric Chan.

Len (age 86) is retired and lives with his wife Wendy in Booragoon.

Coming Event

There will be a tribute to WA surf industry pioneers Len Dibben and Len Hawke at the 2024 Vintage Surf Boards Swap Meet, Perry Lakes Reserve Floreat, Sunday 13 October as part of Surfing WA’s 60th Year Celebrations.

2024 Vintage Surf Boards Swap Meet poster.

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