Duke Kahanamoku All Original 1965 Vintage Surfboard, Sky Blue, Redwood Stringer

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Duke Kahanamoku All Original 1965 Vintage Surfboard, Sky Blue, Redwood Stringer

About the Item

Bright, vibrant and glossy sky blue is accented by the wide redwood stringer which demonstrates that this Classic Hawaiian longboard was made to have the strength needed to ride the wildest of North Shore waves. This Classic surf collectible is valued by some for its look while collectors prize it equally for its' provenance as an authentic Duke Kahanamoku, all original, 1965 surfboard. Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (shown in photograph surrounded by Duke Boards and surfers) was an Olympic champion swimmer, sheriff of Honolulu, ambassador-at-large for Hawaii and most importantly acknowledged as the father of modern day surfing. In short he was the epitome of Hawaiian manhood: athletic Waterman, the respectful gentleman and a heart full of Aloha. His name was given to him at birth, in the time of "The Kingdom of Hawaii," and it is not too much of a stretch to say he grew into his name so that in his elder years he became literally "Duke" of Hawaii. During the 1960s the Duke Invitational Surfing Championship was filmed and shown worldwide on ABC. It was an invitation only affair and the biggest honor a surfer could have was to participate. Duke had his own surf team in the mid-1960s with Butch Van Artsdalen, Paul Strauch, Joey Cabell and Fred Hemmings having the honor to represent the Duke in his twilight years. The Duke had his own brand of clothing and shoes, his own restaurant, his own surf competition, his own skateboards and of course his own surfboard line. During the period that this board was made the Duke was busier than any other time in his illustrious life. This was the hay day of the Duke invitational contest, he had his own surf team and His Manager/ partner Kimo Hollinger had lucrative footwear and clothing contracts not to mention Dukes restaurant in Waikiki so why not your own brand of surfboards for your own surf team to ride? Making it a must have for any " Grom" from Waimea to Wisconsin!!! Classic. Condition is all original, this board was used for surfing, it has several un-repaired dings and scratches, demonstrating use and authenticity. Truly a fantastic board for its' age. 119" Long x 22.5" Wide x 3" Thick Deck + 9" Fin. Final images shows this board photographed with another Duke Kahanamoku Surfboard also available on our 1stdibs storefront. Surfing Cowboys® is recognized as the go-to source for California Culture Collectibles by collectors, designers and regular folk. As the foremost purveyors of vintage surf collectibles on the West Coast we curate and consult on purchases of all sizes, from a single vintage board to a whole quiver. Please do not hesitate to consult us if you have additional questions about this board or are searching for another.

Creator:
Duke Kahanamoku (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 119 in (302.26 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fiberglass,Foam
Place of Origin:
Hawaiian Islands
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1965
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU92194123723