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Artifact Number:
 1991.126.001

Object:
Surfboard
Papa heenalu

Material:
 Foam, Fiberglass, plant (wood), Resin

Dimensions:
 198.1 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This papa heenalu is a rounded pintail thruster (3 fin), with "Bonzer" channel bottom. Graphite fins and leash plug. Nose guard and Trac Top Non-skid pad. "Ronnie" in pencil under glassing. This board was shaped by Kim Purrington of Island Classic (Glassing). Billabong Clothing, Bolle Sunglasses, Island Style and Sera's Surf & Sport were sponsors.



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