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1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt Surfboard shaped by Rory Russell

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1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt surfboard shaped by Rory Russel. Features sleek black tint with white lightning bolt and complimentary rail bolts. Winged pintail shape design. Signed on deck and bottom by Rory Russell, the 1976 and 1977 Banzai Pipeline Masters champion. Russell has been a team rider for the Lightning Bolt brand since it was formed in the 1970s. He currently holds the title of International Brand Ambassador for Lightning Bolt Surfboards. A gorgeous example of a vintage 1970s Lightning Bolt made by the 2X Pipe Master and world renowned surfer, Rory Russell.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 79 in (200.66 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1975-1979
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Fully restored by the revered surfboard restoration expert, Randy Rarick.
  • Seller Location:
    Haleiwa, HI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5290239453822
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