Who has done more for the advancement of kneeboarding?
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It's great to see and read the kneeboarding community that is represented on this web site is a reflection of the greater whole, as such many opinions are expressed and debated. The web is truely an amazing tool for the sharing and debating of idea's.
My 'Paris', contributions to this thread...... I thank every kneeboarder, shaper, surfer and inventor that has contributed to making every surf I have possible. I'm very fortunate to be part of a style of surfing and lifestyle which has given me so much enjoyment.
The list of people (not just the list) that are mentioned in this thread (and those who aren't), for the want of a better description, 'legends'. Most, if asked would probably react like Simon, with dignity and humility. They did or are still doing it because they love it!
Kneeboarder and damn proud of it!
Regards
Garry
It's great to see and read the kneeboarding community that is represented on this web site is a reflection of the greater whole, as such many opinions are expressed and debated. The web is truely an amazing tool for the sharing and debating of idea's.
My 'Paris', contributions to this thread...... I thank every kneeboarder, shaper, surfer and inventor that has contributed to making every surf I have possible. I'm very fortunate to be part of a style of surfing and lifestyle which has given me so much enjoyment.
The list of people (not just the list) that are mentioned in this thread (and those who aren't), for the want of a better description, 'legends'. Most, if asked would probably react like Simon, with dignity and humility. They did or are still doing it because they love it!
Kneeboarder and damn proud of it!
Regards
Garry
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Owen Churchill
A legend to learn about, and frankly I know nothing about him, other than this by line in Wikipedia. Obviously not the number one contributor to KB but an important one...
"Owen Churchill, already a wealthy man, became a multi-millionaire from his "invention" of the first popular swim fin, which gained in use in the late 1930s and early 1940s. The income from his then-patented and now-commonplace device let him pursue his passion of competitive sailing. Churchill became the primary patron and team captain of the United States Olympic Yachting team at both the 1932 (Los Angeles) and 1936 (Berlin) Olympic Games. Churchill was also a lifetime member of the Los Angeles Yacht Club, where memorabilia of his exploits is on display to this day. During the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, special recognition was given to Churchill by Peter Ueberroth for his lifelong efforts to promote sailing. Churchill's Star Fleet yacht, The Angelita, was fully restored for the occasion and re-christened at the time in Los Angeles harbor. "
Can anyone add to the History of the Churchill Fin....
"Owen Churchill, already a wealthy man, became a multi-millionaire from his "invention" of the first popular swim fin, which gained in use in the late 1930s and early 1940s. The income from his then-patented and now-commonplace device let him pursue his passion of competitive sailing. Churchill became the primary patron and team captain of the United States Olympic Yachting team at both the 1932 (Los Angeles) and 1936 (Berlin) Olympic Games. Churchill was also a lifetime member of the Los Angeles Yacht Club, where memorabilia of his exploits is on display to this day. During the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, special recognition was given to Churchill by Peter Ueberroth for his lifelong efforts to promote sailing. Churchill's Star Fleet yacht, The Angelita, was fully restored for the occasion and re-christened at the time in Los Angeles harbor. "
Can anyone add to the History of the Churchill Fin....
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Yeah gotta agree Mallee, especially the more "mature aged" kneeboarders that are still doing it well into the retirement years - just waiting for the retirement bit to catch up to me .... being a young whippersnapper an' all, of course I wouldn't know about all of that .... but I'll agree with you out of respect for the older crew.
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Re: Who has done more for the advancement of kneeboarding?
Brother not many kneelos might remember me but I've shaped massive amount of kneeboards for some of the best kneeriders around, I am not ready for the legends listyet, I just thought i"d chime in from the grave....Mike Fernandez wrote:Apologies if I left anyone out.
Sorry Simon, you have done a great deal IMHO, but alas, you are too young! :D :wink:
You too Don :wink:
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all them epic, but before this website I never knew any of them. I really didn't know about the history of kneeboarding, I just did it. I love what they did and do for kneelo, but growing up. I never heard of them, but I started late in the game by 1978. My vote would be the local guys around HB.
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Mr. Balestar - great to see you surface here on the Web site. Hope all is well. I still have a Balestar in my quiver (a 5'10 I rider on bigger days) it's 10+ years old but still rocks!
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Great to see you here Mr. Balestar, I have seen some of you boards. They look great man! I'm from the 70's/early 80's era of HB, so I am kinda out of touch with anything since then, until now.
Great to see you here.
Great to see you here.
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Yes I believe it is time for a meat pie brother!Mike Fernandez wrote:Great to see you here Mr. Balestar, I have seen some of you boards. They look great man! I'm from the 70's/early 80's era of HB, so I am kinda out of touch with anything since then, until now.
Great to see you here. :wink:
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cool razor, I was stoked that you came to watch it get shaped and add your input. hope you score in indo! and I got your extra plugs to take along.Razor wrote:welcome Thomas new stick is sweet ready for indo thanks brother
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