I don't think I've ever seen a deeper hull on a standup surfboard. Australian Bob Pike was approaching Velo territory with this shape!
Below, Bob's riding this board at Dee Why Point in Sydney. That's the longest, cleanest tracks you'll ever see! It says a lot about the efficiency of displacement hulls, especially in the hands of a knowledgeable rider...
A shot of Bob at Pipeline in 1961, the first winter it was ridden. Another nice track...
BTW, Bob Pike and Dave Jackman are acknowledged to be the first Australian big wave riders.
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