Hello, there. We’ve been having fun riding our 4th Gear Flyer mats that Paul Gross made for us. Thank you Paul, the 4GF mats are tons of fun! Aloha and Cowa-flexit!
Author Archive > pendo
New 8’9″ Pendoflex winger quad for Randy
Hello, there. Steve built a beautiful Pendoflex swallowtail winger quad for Randy: “Peace, Harmony and the Freedom to Glide.” Randy’s new Pendoflex is 8’9″ x 22-3/8″ wide. We had a great visit, Aloha and Cowa-flexit!
Chapman Pendoflexing mainland Mex
Hello, there! Yesterday we were happy to visit with Chapman Murphey, Aloha, Aloha! He’s been in mainland Mex for the spring and shared awesome stories of riding incredible waves on the Pendoflexes that Steve built for him. In these three photos below, he is riding the Pendoflex Step Off. Chapman is 6′6″, and “Chap Step” […]
Sweet new Pendoflex for Sir Lantzalot
Hello, there! Here are Greg, Liz and Steve with the new Pendoflex high aspect twin that Steve built for Greg. Steve shaped his sweet twin fin by hand with care, out of EPS foam and glassed it with epoxy resin. The fins are a special custom template specifically for this board and are shaped from […]
New 9’4″ Pendoflex twinzer for Dr. Livingstone
Hello, there, Happy Aloha Friday! Here are Steve and Dr. Livingstone with the new 9’4″ twinzer winger swallow tail channel bottom that Steve built for him. Did we say “Bells and Whistles?” this special board is over the top. The dimensions of Dr. Livingstone’s new Pendoflex are: 9’4″ x 22-1/4″ and the board also features […]
In loving memory of Duke, the Father of Surfing
Hello, there. Thank you to our friend Nance for sharing these wonderful interview clips of Duke Kahanamoku, from “This is Your Life” in 1957. Duke is so kind and humble and such an inspiration to us all . . . in the water and out. Cowa-flexit! Aloha and love, Cher and Steve
Backdoor blow-out!
Here’s Chapman Murphey riding his 7’2″ Pendoflex quad at Backdoor Pipeline in February 2011. Steve hand-crafted this special 7’2″ quad for Chapman with care, from start to finish. Go Chappy! Thank you very much for sharing the great photos, you’re ripping! Aloha and Cowa-flexit!
Sweet 5’2″ Pendoflex moon tail quad
Hello, there. Steve shaped this custom 5’2″ Pendoflex moon tail quad with care, from EPS foam for one of our Japanese friends. This little moon tail is inspired by Bob Simmons’ early designs, and incorporates Steve’s contemporary designs as well. Aloha and Cowa-flexit!
Take two . . . add the 7’6″
Mr. R.P. and Steve with “take one and take two,” as a special 7’6″ Pendoflex round pin gun for larger swells is added to the equation. We’re looking forward to hearing about Rob’s Central American adventures. Aloha, and Cowa-flexit!
This morning’s ocean views
Hi, there. We enjoyed a sunrise drive and a brisk walk before work today. The large mixed swell was beautiful to behold in the early morning light. We hope that you have a great day! Aloha and Cowa-flexit!
