"When I shape this wood, I put my soul into this wood. I put my spirit into this wood, because this wood deserves the honor of that... this is a tree that grew well over 2,000 years ago, and I'm holding a time capsule in my hands" Bill Hamilton #SurfboardsandShapers
This tweet was posted on March 28, 2019.
#Hawaiian #surfing originated approximately 1,000 years ago, imported from Tahiti by the Polynesian people. He‘e nalu, which translates to “wave sliding,” is a culturally distinct form of surfing that grew into a popular pastime in Hawai‘i. #SurfboardsandShapers
This tweet was posted on February 08, 2019.
#RellSunn was the most prominent female #Hawaiian surfer during the early shortboard era. Dubbed the “Queen of Makaha,” she was an ambassador of the native Hawaiian style of surfing and rode shortboards and longboards with prowess and ease. 📸: Jeff Divine #SurfboardsandShapers
This tweet was posted on March 04, 2019.
Hawaiians enjoyed surfing on many types of ancient boards. Sleek and maneuverable, stand-up alaia and pūua boards were preferred for higher speeds and larger surf. #SurfboardsandShapers
This tweet was posted on February 08, 2019.
How is our upcoming exhibit on wooden surfboards shaping up? Very well if we do say so ourselves! Stay tuned for more updates! "Reflections in Wood — Surfboards and Shapers" will be on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal soon! #SurfboardsandShapers
This tweet was posted on January 14, 2019.
In 1992, Laird Hamilton, Darrick Doerner, & Buzzy Kerbox pioneered tow surfing at Pe‘ahi, Maui. That year, Dick Brewer created “Betsy” for Hamilton and Doerner, the first modern tow board designed with a full-concave bottom profile and reduced tri-fin setup. #SurfboardsAndShapers
This tweet was posted on February 12, 2019.
In the 1960s, lightweight and cost-effective polyurethane foam and fiberglass surfboards revolutionized the surfing industry. Hermosa Beach surfer-shaper Dudley “Hap” Jacobs, manufactured high-quality surfboards from polyurethane foam. #SurfboardsandShapers
This tweet was posted on February 20, 2019.
Native Hawaiian surfing originated approximately one thousand years ago. He‘e nalu, which translates to “wave sliding,” is a culturally distinct form of surfing that grew into a popular pastime for men and women of all ages in Hawai‘i. 📸: @bishopmuseum #SurfboardsAndShapers
This tweet was posted on March 20, 2019.
Shapers are artisans who create surfboards from materials such as foam and wood. Larry Fuller has assembled a collection of boards that illustrate the progression of surfboard design through a common medium. #SurfboardsandShapers
This tweet was posted on January 25, 2019.
There's always something going on here, no matter what time of the year it is. Our photographer constructed this custom set up to photograph these oversized objects. Stay tuned for more updates about "Reflections in Wood — #SurfboardsAndShapers!" #behindthescenes
This tweet was posted on January 02, 2019.