Duke Kahanamoku All Original 1965 Surfboard, Near Mint

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Duke Kahanamoku All Original 1965 Surfboard, Near Mint

Price:$3,100

$3,900List Price

About the Item

This 9'3" Duke Kahanamoku Maui model surfboard is in amazing condition and features bright vivid orange color, a giant 1.5" redwood stringer and a beautiful glassed-in laminated fin. This board has had extremely light use and given its' 50 years lifespan is almost mint. Manufactured between 1965 and 1968 it is a rare find in this all original condition. 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. Measures: Length 111" (9'3"), width 21.5, board thickness 2.5", fin 9". (photo not included)

Creator:
Duke Kahanamoku by Kahala Sportswear 1 (Manufacturer, Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 111 in (281.94 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fiberglass,Foam
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1965
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU92193327312

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