Pavel/Cherry Simmons Tribute





This is our entry into the Reef Board Build Off at the ASR San Diego trade show. Shaped by Rich “Toby” Pavel, it is a tribute to the aquatic of genius Bob Simmons.
Balsa blank, inlays and fins by John Cherry.
For photos of the other entries click here.

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14 Comments
  • J.P.
    January 27, 2007

    Hey, it won!

  • Anonymous
    January 27, 2007

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    If you have any stories you want to share with us, photos, writing or art, please get in touch.
    Thanks!

  • in awe
    January 27, 2007

    holy my that’s insane. how big?

  • pushingtide
    January 27, 2007

    Holy fuck!

    Sorry. That board is perfection. What a dream that must be to ride at a long point.

  • clayfin
    January 27, 2007

    Congrats to all on the win!

  • Anonymous
    January 28, 2007

    This is the real Mike Lawler.
    I was wondering if this is my board?
    When can I pick it up

  • jim
    January 28, 2007

    I’m posting as jim because it says I can but really I’m not?

    Amazing board, can’t even imagine getting a ding in it though.

  • Tim
    January 28, 2007

    This piece of high function art sets the bar for 2007. Stunning!

  • Alan_M
    January 28, 2007

    Well done. Beautiful work by many this year. Thanks for showing what can be done…

  • Patch
    January 28, 2007

    Congrats to the whole group, what an amazing inlay!

  • J.P.
    January 29, 2007

    Thanks!

  • R.Beal
    January 30, 2007

    Why to go Moon Crew!

  • Anonymous
    February 3, 2007

    THAT THING IS SO RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME

  • Art Slob
    February 4, 2007

    A thing of beauty.

    Ain’t nothin’ like the real thing, baby!