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Photos by Neal Miyake unless otherwise noted
NeoSponge notes, "Boards are less paipo and more alaia."
From Program Notes (Barry Markowitz took many of the photos shown below):
Board #1 (#97): Pacific
Systems Homes "Steam-nose" Redwood/Pine 5'0". Thin, early small
surfboard, made for Waikiki. Called "Steam-nose" because of the process
used to get the nose bend in this all wood surfboard. The nose was saw
cut 18" from the nose and a piece glued in and steam heated to get the
nose rocker. Redwood center, pine outboard rails with original shellac
finish. Some wear and tear and slight fading of logo.
Board #2 (#98): Balsa, Pine, Redwood Laminated Wood Board 4'11" 1930's. Another
beautiful example of the multiple laminated boards that emerged after
the mid-30's with the advent of water-proof glue. Featuring the water
transfer "Aloha" Hawaii State Seal and redwood-pine "T-band"
center, balsa body and redwood-pine rails. In all original, un-restored
condition.
Board #3 (#99): General Veneer Hollow Wood 5'0" 1940's. This
is one of the very popular early wood boards, that were the equivalent
of the modern boogie board. Built using a hollow construction tecnique,
they were very popular for body boarding because of their light weight
and built in handles. Made of mahagony plywood and varnished, this
particular board features the "Aloha" state seal of Hawaii water-slide
decal. All orignial condition.
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More Paipo/Alaia
From Program Notes (Barry Markowitz took many of the photos shown below):
Board #1 (#96): Waikiki
Spruce Rental Board 5'4" 1930's. During the 30's, small rental boards
were available for the tourists, and this is a prime example of what
was used to lay down and ride the gentle waves of Waikiki. Made of
spruce with the distinctive cut away tail, it featured "Waikiki Beach"
on the bottom. It is speculated this board was then taken to the
mainland, where it was painted with the Los Angeles High School
"Romans" stencil and purportedly owned by Bill Schloen.
Board #2 (#95): Redwood &
Pine "Steam Nose" Solid Wood 4'9" 1930's. This original, multiple lay
up redwood and pine small plank has an innovative "steamed nose." The
plank was glued up flat, then the curved nose was created by appling
high temperature steam to create a curve or kick in the nose. The
rocker that was then created, helped to keep the board from "pearling"
or digging in. Has the cut away tail shape which indicated it was used
for riding laying down. A great example of an all original, period
piece small board.
Board #3 (#94): Multiple Laminated
Redwood, Balsa, Pine Solid Wood Board 5'3" Circa 1920's/early 1930's.
This is a very interesting small wood board in that it is believed to
have been made in either the late 20's or the early 30's, as they had
to use dowels to join it together. Beautiful contrasting wood strips
with total of eleven different glue-ups. Slight upwards curve on the
rails and the semi-cut away tail design for riding on the belly.
Board #4 (#91): Army Air Corps Redwood/Pine Board
5'10" Circa 1940's. Very interesting early wood board, with great
graphics from the 40's and well constructed design. Featuring inlaid
cross sections for strength. It is believed this was made as a belly
board during the war years and has maintained it's condition after all
this time.
MyPaipoBoards Editor's Note: Since these boards are more ancient than contemporary they probably should be classified as bodyboarding alaia-style boards, maybe even kioe.
For now, I simply classify them as being part of the paipo board
family. Note the board on the top picture with hand slots - these
could be carry grips but were more likely used for holding onto the
board
while riding (board is relatively narrow
and thin for a carry grip). Also note that these board are very similar
to the modern, alaia
paipo/bodyboard reproductions shown here.
Mixed and Match Collection of 60s Era Paipos (far left), a Paipo/Kneeboard Spoon,
a 50s/60s Era Paipo Design, and an Alaia Paipo
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