Vintage 1990s Ben Aipa Shaped Sting Thruster Surfboard
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Vintage 1990s Ben Aipa Shaped Sting Thruster Surfboard
About the Item
- Creator:Ben Aipa (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 96 in (243.84 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 3.38 in (8.59 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:1998
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Haleiwa, HI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5290220646932
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