Are Robert August Boards good?
I love this board. Easy to catch waves and turns with little effort. Keeps you high on the wave face for maximum speed when needed. Great for nose riding and smooth cutbacks.
Who makes Robert August’s surfboards?
Surftech
His enthusiasm and his involvement in The Endless Summer influenced the growth of the sport over the following decades. His surfboards are sold under the Robert August Surfboards brand and are produced by Surftech, a company that manufactures lightweight epoxy surfboards.
Where are Robert August Surfboards made?
Gardena, CA
All boards are crafted, right here in Southern California. We use US Blanks produced in Gardena, CA. Any questions, or would like to see some more pics or need more info on board details, email us at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you asap. Surf Happy!
Where is Robert August now?
Costa Rica
Still an excellent shaper with a great sense of humor, Robert currently lives in Costa Rica, where he shapes, enjoys family and sponsors an annual Surf ‘n’ Turf golf tournament to benefit local charities. The Robert August brand continues to be one of the best-known names in the world of surfing.
Are Hobie surfboards good?
‘A real modern classic with a smooth flowing outline, small amount of rocker and 60/40 makes this board a great all around classic style design. The Retro Classic is extremely user friendly in mushy to good surf for all varieties of surfers.
What happened Mike Hynson?
In ’82, his death in a suspicious car crash sent Hynson into a downward spiral it would take him decades to recover from. Rainbow Surfboards folded, leaving him broke, while his cocaine and meth addictions became all-consuming.
How long has Hobie been around?
In February 1954, with the first stage of the shop completed, Hobie Surfboards opened its doors after a total investment of $12,000. “People laughed at me for setting up a surf shop,” Alter remembered. “They said that once I’d sold a surfboard to each of the 250 surfers on the coast, I’d be out of business.
What happened to Mike Hynson of endless summer?
What year did Endless Summer come out?
June 15, 1966 (USA)
The Endless Summer/Release date