numero uno

lumps and bumps to be sure...
but unless i totally blow it
it should work ok...planing
hulls are a safe bet for a fun board.
full possum role call on the natural.
plenty of encouragement from Tyler, RT, Burch,
and Lucas. Photos by Ryan Thomas.

Bob Simmons, Malibu, July 31st, 1949

61 years ago today.
Composite construction, foam core, dual
keel, concave planing hull.
Attack angle, planing speed etc
show relationship to the ancient finless
boards of Hawaii...a real and concrete
connection through Lord's tests in
'45.

Idiosyncrasies road trip SD-SF and back again...