Australian made singlefin probably from 1978-80 shaped by Greg Laurensen under his own label, with very radical deep rounded rail channels. These are pretty unusual and must have been a short lived experiment before the straight hard edged multi channels of the 80s took over. I guess they acted as long shallow side bites, and the board is sporting an equally weird 'Hyperdrive fin' made by Surefin of Penzance, Cornwall from the early 80s. If anyone knows more about these designs let us know. The board is 6'2 x 20 x 2 3/4 and the channels run for 3 ft. It has a very light blue tint on the deck.
Greg was a well respected Aussie shaper, working at Blaxell and became head shaper at Cordingley surfboards in the 70s, and later shaped for Rusty.
This board was bought from a second hand rack in Perranporth in the late 80s; not sure how it got over from Australia though.
Oooo, that's a nice fin! Looks like a sliver of jelly! Yum!
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ReplyDeleteIts about as flexy as a slice of jelly. Good luck for the bellyboards next week
worth the price just for that fin...
ReplyDeleteI promise not to buy any more Oz boards on ebay bluey they're all yours. Unless a cheyne comes up !
ReplyDeleteI have loved surfing since ever, but I must admit Greg Laurenson was my inspiration to practice this extreme sport. I've followed his career since ever and I have learn some tricks and tips watching him.
ReplyDeleteHay every one out there and I am greg laurenson daughter was wondering if any one who had any photos of him or his boards if u would send me than on jadeybug13@gmail.com as I am putting together a photo album
ReplyDeleteHi, I just found this post. I had a light blue 6'2" with fin box, custom shape from Greg in Dunsborough West Australia, that I left in Bali in 1983 as it was clean snapped. If you still have that board can you check and see if looks like a major repair has been done? thanks. Noel.
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