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Chambered Redwood Plank with Metal Nose Guard
Chambered Redwood Plank with Metal Nose Guard

Chambered Redwood Plank with Metal Nose Guard

Shaper
Shaper
Donor
Date1937
MediumRedwood & Brass
DimensionsBoard: 10 13/16 ft., 20 1/2 x 4 1/2 in., 102 lb. (329.5 x 52.1 x 11.4 cm, 46.3 kg)
Nose: 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm)
Tail: 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm)
ClassificationsSurfboards
Object numberS.10
DescriptionThis board was built at Laguna's Main Beach by early lifeguards "Hevs" McClelland and George "Peanuts" Larson while they babysat SHACC Founder, Dick Metz in turn for hamburgers and a coke. In 1939, Larson - one of early California surfing’s more colorful characters - rode a 12 foot wave at Churches in San Clemente that became legendary among Southern California surfers of the period. This board was ridden by Larson in the now-famous big wave picture at Killer Dana, taken by early surf photographer, Doc Ball, in 1939. This plank board is 102 pounds with a brass nose guard and made from chambered redwood.
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