As the enthusiasts know, this Californian gentleman is one of the original surf stars from the 60's. Considered a highly influential figure in the progression of surfing from the beginnings into current day surfing.  Bob Cooper has always had an individuality that will indefinitely shine. Examples range from his innovative Surfboard designs to his stylish surfboard artwork and presence in the water. A very charismatic surfer he combined his passion for surfing waves with very skilled techniques and craftsmanship that traded well with the pioneer board manufacturers of the time in Australia.  To mention a few, the likes of Gordon Woods, Gary Bennett, Joe Larkin, Midget Farrelly, Kevin Platt (CORD Surfboards) all benefited from Bobs experiences with Yater, Velzy and many other top Californian surfboard builders.  The CORD surfboards label was booming in Australia at the time, with many of the best surfers in the country on CORD Surfboards and Bob Cooper’s interest in the East coast brought the area, waves and surfboard shapes to the attention of many noted people in the surfboard industry worldwide.  With the original surfboard designs from the period and his ever-evolving shapes Bob Cooper, creates interest and involvement in the 'core' surfing industry where ever he goes.  

May 2007 is his first visit back to the UK since 1969.   Shapes have been ordered already so please feel free to let any retro enthusiasts know of this rare opportunity to get limited addition, custom shapes from Bob Cooper himself and built in the UK's leading surfboard factory.  

The below pages are numerous articles and pictures of Bob Copper in action.

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