Gerry Lopez

Gerry was at the Sacred Craft show today.

I took Noe back there today so we could see him shape a board and to get him to sign our book and poster.

I don't watch much TV, or pay much attention to any of the current gossip (Jon and Kate have got much bigger problems than where his next date is coming from or who's going to pay for the next Hawaiian vacation) - in fact I've appointed myself the social hermit crab - it takes a lot to break through my tough outer shell (just ask La).

But to see Gerry in action - now thats something to see! A shaper's dream!

And all for the bargain price of $5!!! It's great to know that someone that has such a great philosophy on life has blazed a trail living life as well as he has. I know what I want to do when I grow up!

May the Guru live long and prosper!!!

An oldie, but greatie

I had this board hanging from my bedroom wall and either the drywall anchor gave way or an earthquake shook the rack loose. The back half of the board fell to the floor first. Dinged the trailing fin and a part of the port rail. Easily fixed.

This Gerry Lopez Mako model is now my oldest board. Got it at a now defunct shop in Haleiwa back in 1998. Since early last year I've been culling the school down to make room for new boards, but this one will always have a special place in my collection. I guess in my older age I'm getting less nostalgic (you wouldn't believe how many I've let go).

6'8" with a gem of a paint job. This board has taken me to places most will never see or understand (think 8' Lani's on a perfect afternoon session - completely makable takeoffs with barreling follow through on the right).

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