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Balsa redwood 4 1/4" t band with wood tail block. Foam with Jacobs logo on board with glassed in fin. Army green w/ thick black stripe pattern
Balsa redwood 4 1/4" t band with wood tail block. Foam with Jacobs logo on board with glassed in fin. Army green w/ thick black stripe pattern

Balsa redwood 4 1/4" t band with wood tail block. Foam with Jacobs logo on board with glassed in fin. Army green w/ thick black stripe pattern

Date1965
ClassificationsSurfboards
Credit Linepurchased by Dick Metz at 2015 Auction
Object numberS.635
DescriptionThis Jacobs early 1960's longboard represents their unique quality. The original color process for this surfboard has been called "unreal" by present day craftsmen. - auction catalogue quote
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Semi gun model. 1 1/2" redwood stringer sunset semi-gun wood tail block with 1 glassed in fin with clear Noll logo, foam band, brown deck and bottom, 1/2" clear foam on side stringer and logo.
Semi gun model. 1 1/2" redwood stringer sunset semi-gun wood tail block with 1 glassed in fin with clear Noll logo, foam band, brown deck and bottom, 1/2" clear foam on side stringer and logo.
1965
1 inch balsa stringer. 3 orange competition stripes. Clear deck. Redwood and balsa tail block. Glassed in black fin.
1 inch balsa stringer. 3 orange competition stripes. Clear deck. Redwood and balsa tail block. Glassed in black fin.
1961
Glassed by Jack Reeves. Glassed-on leash hook. Light blue/pale green tint w/4 parallel pin lines, logo: Downing Hawaii Tradition Since 1949 on deck. w/"LIfetime Commitment: Big Surf~Small Surf~Any Surf"
Glassed by Jack Reeves. Glassed-on leash hook. Light blue/pale green tint w/4 parallel pin lines, logo: Downing Hawaii Tradition Since 1949 on deck. w/"LIfetime Commitment: Big Surf~Small Surf~Any Surf"
Foam, Makaha Point gun. "Froiseth Orange" rails, 3/4" redwood stringer and tail block, volan glass, signed by Wally. Black glass speed fin. Restored.
Foam, Makaha Point gun. "Froiseth Orange" rails, 3/4" redwood stringer and tail block, volan glass, signed by Wally. Black glass speed fin. Restored.
1960
Solid Balsawood with Scarfed-On Nose
Solid Balsawood with Scarfed-On Nose
Dick Mobley
1968
Foam, thruster. This board was ridden by Sanoe in the film "Blue Crush" and was featured in the "Women Who Surf" exhibit in HB. 6'; 18" wide; 2" thick; 10.75" nose; 13.5" tail; 4 lbs
Foam, thruster. This board was ridden by Sanoe in the film "Blue Crush" and was featured in the "Women Who Surf" exhibit in HB. 6'; 18" wide; 2" thick; 10.75" nose; 13.5" tail; 4 lbs
2001
Foam, Gerry Lopez Semi-gun, "Coral Cruiser" reproduction board.
Foam, Gerry Lopez Semi-gun, "Coral Cruiser" reproduction board.
c. 1974
Bing Foil, Serial No. 5185
Bing Foil, Serial No. 5185
Bing Surfboards
1960s
Image Not Available for Jacobs Ad. Marsha Bainer, Henry Ford, Mike Doyle & Tim Kelly on the beach with a Jacobs surfboard. 10/4/63
Jacobs Ad. Marsha Bainer, Henry Ford, Mike Doyle & Tim Kelly on the beach with a Jacobs surfboard. 10/4/63
Image Not Available for Jacobs Ad. Marsha Bainer, Henry Ford, Mike Doyle & Tim Kelly on the beach with a Jacobs surfboard. 10/4/63
Jacobs Ad. Marsha Bainer, Henry Ford, Mike Doyle & Tim Kelly on the beach with a Jacobs surfboard. 10/4/63
Image Not Available for Jacobs Ad. Marsha Bainer, Henry Ford, Mike Doyle & Tim Kelly on the beach with a Jacobs surfboard. 10/4/63
Jacobs Ad. Marsha Bainer, Henry Ford, Mike Doyle & Tim Kelly on the beach with a Jacobs surfboard. 10/4/63
Image Not Available for Jacobs Ad. Marsha Bainer, Henry Ford, Mike Doyle & Tim Kelly on the beach with a Jacobs surfboard. 10/4/63
Jacobs Ad. Marsha Bainer, Henry Ford, Mike Doyle & Tim Kelly on the beach with a Jacobs surfboard. 10/4/63