Natural Progression
KEY: O= Original, R= Repaired, RF= Refurbished. Condition of board rated: 1(worst)-10(best)
Length: 7′ 9″
Width: 19″ 3/4
Thickness: 2″ 7/8
This 1970′s chambered triple stringer wood mini-gun is extremely light, maybe 5lbs. Eye stopper balsa grains. Great wall hanger, if I had only space. Need to upgrade and buy a bigger house soon. Natural Progression was out of Malibu, Ca.. I could not find much history on NP. If anyone can enlighten me, that would be greatly appreciated. I bought this from Pintail-Mike in a bulk purchase. I love my 70′s wood ! All original, almost 10 condition. (o) 9.5/10
Length: 7′ 7″
Width: 19″
Thickness: 2″ 5/8
I acquired this on E-Bay from another Long Board Collector Member. His name has slipped my memory, maybe Eric? But, i dig this mini-spear gun with it’s funky ass elongated glassed in fin. Kind of reminds me of a boomerang. I definitely feel who ever was picking this fin of choice at that point of time was 420. Striking red spray both sides, white bolt resin pin line, with a weird ass added leash plug at tail. All original, clean, clean, with minor pressure deck dents. (o) 8.5/10
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I worked fer NP at one time (((( _____ they started on Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica ____ )))) based in Topanga I used to ride that BALSA shaped by Becker
There’s a story round dis surfboard, seems like it was traded for a full length RACOON coat. And it was’nt around a campfrire.
The 1st owner of this board was Skip ”Slip ” Smith an early 60′s North Shore lad, partner with Terry in Natural Progression (((((((((________ soon to follow #’s 2 & 3
Awesome History being laid down!! I truly appreciate the Providence on these boards. My inspiration is to share to all and preserve our past.
Hi,
My daughter is currently a student at HPU in Hawaii.
I have a Natural Progression Shortboard (from 1971-2) that I must get to her.
I have a terrific travel case but not a clue how to remove the fin.
She has a friend flying out to see her Dec. 2nd and would like to bring the board with her.
Any suggestions?? thank you so much
What you need to do is get a surfboard travel bag just long enough for the board. they come in 6 , 7, 8, 9 feet in length. so if the baord is 6’5″ then get a 7 foot bag. The fin? is it glassed in? if so, no problem, still can get into bag. If the fin can come out, unscrew it and pack fin into her lugage. Should be an easy fix to get it to Hawaii. Note: Depending on the Airline, for example United. They will charge you anywhere from $100-$200 for shipping the board, as bulk size luggage. You may want to ship it via DELTA Cargo which maybe cheapter $75-$100. ADvise Buggs
