I’m surprised no one mentioned Ron Romanosky in the kneeboard thread so I thought I’d post a link to his website. I’m still trying to locate the picture of the kneeboarder at Mavericks that was taken this year. You know I don’t recall kneeboarding being all that popular “back in the day” and I rode one. I think it all comes down to what brush the artist wants to use to paint his canvas. It’s funny but even after almost 30 years my kneeboard muscle memory still kicks in and once in a while on a really late, quick drop I find myself sliding to my knees. Anyway, here’s the link… http://www.romanoskykneeboards.com
I’m surprised no one mentioned Ron Romanosky in the kneeboard thread so I > thought I’d post a link to his website. I’m still trying to locate the > picture of the kneeboarder at Mavericks that was taken this year. You know > I don’t recall kneeboarding being all that popular “back in the > day” and I rode one. I think it all comes down to what brush the > artist wants to use to paint his canvas. It’s funny but even after almost > 30 years my kneeboard muscle memory still kicks in and once in a while on > a really late, quick drop I find myself sliding to my knees. Anyway, > here’s the link… Hi Ross Just bought a board from Ron R. and am happy to say it was a delight working with him. He worked with me on the shape/size,etc, and I got the board on the date promised and it’s a beauty. His craftsmanship is excellent. As far as kneeboarding being popular, I remember in the early-mid 70’s there would routinely be 10-15 kneeboarders out at the point at “Steamers” (SC) on a good day. Often on really big days kneeboarders would dominate the point, since it was easier to punch thru the close-out sets. I remember one huge swell where about six of us kneelos kept getting pushed further outside by a rising swell. We were the only ones who could make it out thru the sets. Coast Guard Helio actually stopped overhead and asked if we needed help getting in. We all surfed in.