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Bonzer Archaeology: 1990’s Bonzer/Thruster

Recently I spotted this orange egg sticking out of the bushes at my neighbors house. I got excited when I saw the iconic Campbell Brothers logo so I trespassed and dug it out.

It’s a rare Bonzer/Thruster!

Extra rare because this board was built with the now defunct Red-X fin system.

The best part of pulling old surfboards out of the bushes are all the creepy spiders and insects stuck to it.

Lots of little dings, but nothing major.

Red-X was unique in that it went all the way thru the board and screwed in from the deck. It was pretty strong but most people hated it.

Nice outline!

Here are the dims. 7’3″ x 21 1/4″ x 2 13/16′

The Campbell Bros Bonzer concaves work insane on thrusters.

1990’s Malcolm Campbell logo.

I had Randy the Ding Guy do a clean up and patch job. You may see me riding it this week.

By Surfy SurfyNovember 5, 2013November 17, 20205 Comments

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Resurrection Skip Frye

A local customer scored this 1970’s Skip Frye single fin at a garage sale. It was pretty beat so we sent it to Randy for a patch job on the open dings and a new hot coat and gloss coat.
The old repairs with abalone and sea shells are a nice touch.
I like restorations that show the original patina and tell the history of the board.
This one survived decades without getting a leash plug installed which is amazing.
This one will ride again.

By Surfy SurfyOctober 3, 2013March 26, 20217 Comments

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Dusty Dan

My neighbor Dan is good at doing bad ding repair on crusty old surfboards.
Dan is wearing the Surfy Wars tee: clicky

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By Surfy SurfyMay 27, 20130 Comments

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Tim Orr’s Refurb 70’s Sunset

From the inbox,

Aloha Thursday JP, Howzit!
Here’s a follow up on the Sunset board that I am finishing up on today. I did an acid splash resin job on the bottom to hide the dings. The topside will be painted on the inside of the cutlaps with black chalkboard paint …it is to be used as signage for a shop up at the 4 Seasons here in Kona. I just thought you guys might dig seeing it…I thought your Dad might like the Sunset splash job. The board was trashed…now it’s functional art.
Take care, peace & aloha from Big Island,
Tim Orr Pure Life Surfboards Hawaii

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By Surfy SurfyAugust 18, 20127 Comments

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Microgroove Sunset Lives

A local guy Brian rescued this 1970’s Sunset Surfboards single fin shaped by Bill Shrosbree. The bottom had a thick coat of blue house paint which still covers the Microgroove bottom.
Lots of patina but it rides!
These original Sunset Surfboards are the primordial ooze of which Surfy Surfy was born from.

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By Surfy SurfyJuly 9, 20123 Comments

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70’s Thumb Refurb

This project had been on my plate for quite some time.
Original 1970’s Sunset Thumb refurbishment (with Microgroove bottom!)
It needs some tender loving care and will ride again.

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By Surfy SurfyFebruary 15, 20128 Comments

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