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Who was Hobie surfboards?
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Hobie Surfboards was started by Hobart “Hobie” Alter in 1950. He was a Laguna Beach resident who dreamed of living a clean, ocean oriented lifestyle. He achieved his dream through his love of surfing and with Hobie Surfboards. Shop a selection of Hobie surfboards from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Dale Velzy Shaped Balsa Wood Longboard Surfboard
By Dale Velzy
Located in Haleiwa, HI
After financial hardship, Velzy started shaping for other labels such as Hobie surfboards. In 1962 he opened a surfboard shop in Newport beach which he worked at until moving to Ariz...
Category
Early 2000s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood
1990s Vintage Dale Velzy balsawood longboard
By Dale Velzy
Located in Haleiwa, HI
After financial hardship, Velzy started shaping for other labels such as Hobie surfboards. In 1962 he opened a shop in Newport beach which he shut down 4 years later upon moving to A...
Category
1990s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood
