Michael Cundith shaped Sky twin fin.


I'm pleased to share with you my Michael Cundith shaped Sky twin fin. An odd shaped board with fins set close to the tail. Michael was a close friend and collaborator with George Greenough and the 'stubby' , high wide point nose is a direct connection to Greenough's knee boards.
Another common feature on MC's boards of this era are deep double concaves and saw cuts in the fins. 
I had seem fins with cuts in them around for years and thought they were a backyard modifications done after the fact. It wasn't till recently that I connected Georges work with flexible fins, inspired by tuna fish fins, that I realised that MC's fin cuts were part of that same fin flex experiment.


The board is now in the hands of a friend who grew up surfing an almost identical model.
I'm excited to see what he going to find to swap me for it!


Another fantastic example shared by a reader.






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Deus & Boardcollector present 'Surf Swap 8'


I'm excited to announce SURF SWAP #8 presented by Deus Ex Machina and Boardcollector.
Bondi Pavilon Sunday 9am to 6pm September 27th.
There's a lot going on this time to keep you amused.

Wall of Joy-
Bring down your pre-1990 boards of any condition and we will help you find a new home for it.
You can leave the board and phone number with us for the day and roam around and enjoy the vibe. We will look after it and when someone purchases or makes an offer we will call you right away.  
To reserve yourself a space on the wall contact uncle Keith keith@deuscustoms.com


Boardcollector Appraisals-
For the first time we will be doing expert appraisals on the day. Bring down your old fin, surf photo, vintage magazine, surfboard or piece of surf memorabilia for our experts to appraise, value and fill you in on its forgotten history. Its like a salty version of Antiques Roadshow!
Appraisers include Stu Nettle from Swellnet, Gavin Scott and Damion Fuller.
Any questions contact - damion@boardcollector.com


Show and Shine-
Also for the first time we invite you to bring down your your prized vintage quiver to display, share & chat about. Already we have a handful of Gerry Lopez Lightning Bolts for you to drool over, Lazor Zaps, Spoons and I might even bring down a dozen or two of my treasured twin fins for you to look at.
We have dedicated the whole amphitheatre to the 'show and shine' with space for more than 100 vintage sticks.





Stalls include 'Aloha to Zen' - Fern Levack’s beautiful art. Surf and permaculture inspired art, books and housewares.


Uncle Keith’s surf and skate memorabilia - including Brad from Collective Co’ super fast and deadly skateboard bearings.


Jeff’s bric a brac - for your surf shack. Surfboards, Hawaiiana you name it Jeff will have it!


Tony’s ‘Kuta Lines’ fantastic vintage surfboards. ‘A’ grade, original and authentic collectible period boards.


Raen will be throwing on a bar bar, serving cold refreshments throughout the event and into the afternoon.
Porch and Parlour, sumptuous local Bondi vegetarian and bacon and egg one handers with juices.

There will be Dave’s original vintage surf photos from the 50’s and 70’s.

Spunk records - surf coast’s coolest tunes on vinyl and CD. Plus Matt Cuddihy’s 35mm prints


Tony Airspeed will be on hand for all your pin stripping needs


Hair by Tommy J, FREE trims for a vintage pre 90’s wig

Paper Sea Quarterly will be there, a premium surf, travel and art book documenting the event.

Woofy's hot dogs. Premium Dog’s, woof ‘em down. www.woofemdown.com.au

Mex and Dick Hoole’s magic memoribila. Pics, poster and movies from 60’s 70’s and 80’s.

Grown surfboards from Lenox Head and Alkali hand made fins. www.grownsurfboards.com.au www.alkalifins.com.au

Live sets by Sons of the East and Pat Cocci from 1pm till sun down.

Skate Off-
Bring down your 70’s skatey to be part of our retro skate off. Long Striped socks, hungry bum boardies get extra points. Show us your style for 11am till Noon.
Contact uncle Keith keith@deuscustom.com

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