Surf Simply's Surfboard Icons: Episode 1 Bob Simmons Spoon Model 1949.

At the Surf Simply resort here in Costa Rica, mounted on the walls in each bedroom is a replica of some of the iconic surfboards throughout surfing's history. Over the next few episodes we're going to dive into the design features and history of some of those surfboards, starting with the Bob Simmons 'Spoon' model surfboard from 1949.
If you're interested, our replicas are as follows:
Bob Simmons Spoon Model
- Steve Lis 'Fish'
- Dale Velzy 'Pig' Model
- Nat Young 'Magic Sam'
- Bob McTavish 'Vee Bottom'
- Dick Brewer/ Gerry Lopez Gun
- Ben Aipa 'Stinger'
- Campbell Brothers 'Bonzer'
- Mark Richards Twin-Fin
- Simon Anderson 'Thruster'
We at Surf Simply dig the colorful history of the sport, and use the ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SURFING as a great way to source information or just pass the time and gain some knowledge or insight. Matt Warshaw who operates the site is a friend and historian who deserves some attention and thanks for his meticulous and relentless research and curation of the worlds best online surf resource. So visit EoS.com (this is not a sponsored or paid endorsement, just one of great appreciation for Eos.
If you are interested in staying at the resort for a week of coaching or our online coaching programme, visit surfsimply.com for more information, or email [e-mail] to book.
Thanks,
Coach Will.

[@JohnSmith-rt1gr]

Super cool to know! Thanks

[@davidvelazquez5460]

Knocking it out of the park again! This series will be awesome. 😁🤙🌊🏄‍♂️🔥

[@SurfSimply]

Thanks for your support David :)

[@tropocal2343]

*I own a Bob Simmons balsam wood surfboard.*
*# 101; according to Forest Lewis, shaper Randy Lewis's Dad: 'This is most likely Bob Simmons very first commercial surfboard".*
*He rejuvenated it, and told me that it belongs in a museum.*
*It hangs in my bedroom since 1983.*

[@DaveWSimmons]

I just had one made by a local shaper based off this video. I took it out of the 1st time this morning.... LOVE IT!

[@ashleymott8944]

Really looking forward to this series. Thank you.

[@SurfSimply]

Thanks Ashley, we’re stoked you’re excited for it :)

[@alikajohnson9250]

Really great. Thank you🤙🏽

[@SurfSimply]

Glad you liked it!

[@intetics666]

Great idea for series. One note: sound from the room is very quiet.

[@SurfSimply]

Thanks Oleg, yes I realise hearing outside of my head phones you’re right! Il be aware of it for episode 2 :)

[@musicfreeyoutube1773]

Buen vídeo! Nueva seguidora 😍, pásate a verme 😊✌️

[@haroldhuang4227]

Would you add video to show how this board will surf like on the ocean?

[@SurfSimply]

I would love to however the board is only for on the wall, maybe one day I can take it out for a surf and I will let you know! There is no footage from the original surfboard either, only other replicas. If you search in CZcams for Hydrodynamica or Richard Kenvin you will see and hear some interesting information on some of Bob Simmons Spoon design and other boards from the same era.

[@DaveWSimmons]

Here is a video of the Bob Simmons Spoon recreated by our local shaper Allen Riggan. He shapes boards out of a shack in his backyard. This board is 9' x 23' x 3". Thank you for this video on Bob Simmons, I love trying out retro designs.
czcams.com/video/3ECkfAdtxSQ/video.html