“Surf Design” shaped by Larry McElheny for pipeline charger, Howard Farrant.  Pintail Pipeline special, that was used by Howard on the North Shore during the early/mid 70’s.     Randy Rarick Hawaii Surfing Promotions

KEY: O= Original, R= Repaired, RF= Refurbished. Condition of board rated: 1(worst)-10(best)

Board Dimensions
Length: 8′ 5″
Width: 20″ 
Thickness: 3″ 1/4

This is a great example of a 1975 Pipe Gun.  Ridden in solid pipe, see photo above of pipe charger Howard Farrant riding this exact board.  Farrant, still living in Hawaii, artist, teacher and soul underground charger back in the day.  Some minor ding repairs, glossed and polished otherwise all original. (9)r I acquired this pipe gun before the 2007 Hawaiian Surf Auction, as it did … Read More »

Bill is best known, as one of the select group of surfers who made names for themselves surfing the large waves of Hawaii’s, North Shore during the 1970s.  He is also widely regarded as one the worlds premier surfboard designers and shapers, dominating in that position from the mid ’70s to early ’80s.  Bill’s athletic interests have spanned a broad spectrum of multi-sport activities, including respect as one of Hawaii’s top yachtsmen and expert class, motorcycle trial riders.  Bill’s zeal for life and commitment to live it expansively, is obvious in everything he does, easily spilling over onto those around him.

Originally a machinist by trade, Bill left that rigid environment for one with greater artistic freedom – designing and building the softer curves of surfboards and other watercraft.  His familiarity with the precise use of measurements … Read More »

Established over 30 years ago, Channin Surboards builds some finely crated boards for riders all over the world. After 5 years as Channin/Diffenderfer Surfboards, the Channin Surfboards label was developed in 1970. Today they build all styles of surfboards from the 1960’s to present. The Channin factory is the premier glass shop in San Diego County.

www.channinsurfboards.com

KEY: O=Original, R= Repaired, RF= Refurbished. Condition of board rated: 1(worst)-10(best)

Board Dimensions
Length: 8′ 10″
Width: 
Thickness:

1974 Channin Hawaiian Gun 8’ 10″

Nearly mint triple stringer gun built for Pipeline and some of the other big wave spots of Oahu’s North Shore. Channin was partners with and heavily influenced in his surfboard designs by his partner Mike Diffenderfer, it really shows here. Diffenderfer was known as the ’Michelangelo of … Read More »

Consistency is a dirty word to young pros. Nobody wants the label, and nobody could benefit more from it than Andy Irons.

In the full range of conditions, Irons has blown out the field on multiple occasions, even taking out six-time world champion Kelly Slater. Given a hint of the “C” word, Irons could be king. Most recently Irons took out a stacked roster of locals and the top WCT pros for his 4th Vans Triple Crown Title, including a win at Haleiwa and the infamous Pipeline Masters.

The lush tropical setting of Kauai has been home to the Irons clan from day one. Phil Irons transplanted from California in 1970, marrying wife Danielle in 1976. Just a year younger than Andy is brother Bruce — his childhood sparring partner and an equally talented surfer.

Kauai, … Read More »