Can anyone shed some light on this find?

[KneeloKnewbie]

I bought a used kneeboard at a collectors' "swap meet' last weekend on my way to Sacred Craft. It was shaped by Guy Okazaki and has the number 1280 on it, so I'm thinking it must be from the early to mid 70's. The label is Blue Cheer. It's about 5' in length, 19" wide, rails look like 3" plus (not positive b/c I don't have calipers.) It's a pretty pulled-in template, with a pointed but very thick nose. The deck is very dished and it doesn't currently have any padding there. It was sold w/o a fin but it has a regular (single) Bahne fin box. I bought a 7" True Ames Norm Flex fin for it, on the recommendation of the guy who sold me the board.

About me: Female age 53, approx. 170 lbs in a wetsuit, bodyboarder since '77 and have been riding longboards and funshapes since '92. Currently I've been out of the ocean about 2 1/2 months due to an ankle injury, which is now getting better. Hoping to get back out on my bodyboard next week - I've been paddling it in the pool wearing my Churchills!

So what do you guys think? Does this sound like a fun board for me to try out, with an eye to adding kneeriding to my repertoire? ( I know kneeboards get all the best barrels, and have been considering trying one for awhile.) Or is the size and shape completely crazy for me? (The guy did say it could be ridden as a paipo also.) Did I find something unique and awesome, (I must say it kinda called my name!) or did I get ripped off?

Any feedback much appreciated! Also, I live in Orange County, CA.

[KEL]

Im not sure about the history of your new board but I also have a Romanosky quad that you can borrow if you want to try kneeboarding!!!! Welcome to the site, Im sure you will get lots of support here. KEL

P.S. I live in OC as well, you can pm me if you like

[kidrock]

Welcome aboard.

If I remember correctly, the "Blue Cheer" label originated on the U.S. East Coast back in the late 60's or early 70's. From the description of the board, it would probably be better used as wall art. Those thick, dished-out boards are long obsolete.

I'm sure there's lots of kneeboarders on this site who would love to lend a helping hand (or board)...all ya gotta do is "ask".

[CONTIKI]

ALOHA

A big welcome to this site. You will love it. Post some pics under 'boards' so everyone can enjoy your great find.
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I'm local, so check when there is a small gathering and bring it.

Paddle out @ Taco Bell (no longer there) reef , I just call it 'The White Apartments'. You should have no problem meeting your 'NEW' KB freinds...

Aloha & Mahalo,

CONTIKI



P.S.

QUOTE : "About me: Female age 53, approx. 170 lbs in a wetsuit,"

That takes some guts to tell your age and weight

I'll be 54 in October, and I hover under 199lbs.

[CONTIKI]

- I've been paddling it in the pool wearing my Churchills!

I thought you said your "CHURCH HEELS"

[surfhorn]

From the description- 5'0" with thick nose/rails- the board is probably late 60's early 70's period. Not the best to learn on - goes straight really well but one needs a powerful, barreling wave to make it work.

A modern board is the way to go.... a quad 5'8" - 6'0".

[Tom Linn]

While your board sounds like a cool legacy find it is not a good choice for a everyday board. The new modern boards are much more user friendly.

Where do you live? Let us know what area you are in and then sit back at watch the worldwide kneelo network go into action. I sure that some of the local guys can come up with a board for you.