Huge Find! Brewer Board

General Discussion
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I found this board in my parent’s garage. It was covered in 80’s wax and sand. My dad said that my mom bought it for him for their anniversary and he only rode it a few times before he put it in storage. I know it’s from the early 80’s or late 70’s. It’s 6’6’', single fin, and shaped by Sam Hawk. My mom said she got in Encinitas, CA from a guy she knew who managed the Brewer store. She said that the board was supposed to be shipped to Hawaii and not sold in CA. I was hoping that someone could tell me a little bit more about it, and if I should even be riding it. It’ll be hard to hang on a wall because the thing absolutely rips.



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That’s a good looking board. Nice find.

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surf it

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needs water

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Thanks for the compliments on the board. I’m super stoked about it. I couldn’t even sleep last night, but I’m sure you all know how that feels. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the year, model, worth, etc. Any suggestions on a fin size for the board. The original one dissapeared and the one in it fits loose. Any information on it would be helpful. Oh yeah, I’ve decided I’m going to surf it untill I find someone to shape me one just like it, and yes it must have the deck twist.

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Looks perfect for a restoration from what I can see of it.

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It must feel pretty magic to you to want someone to shape one just like it. How does the deck twist make the board feel as opposed to the same shape with no twist? Just curious to hear your response.

Dave

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yo, seriously, why was your dad holdin’ out on this thing?!

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The deck twist seems to want to hold you in the face for some reason. Also, on bumpy days I notice it just slices through the water where my 6’6’’ spyder slaps the water. Also I’ve noticed that I can make a harder backside bottom turn. Whatever it is, it’s magical and I doubt anyone could recreate it. Just fate I guess.

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burn it. we need waves!

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The best shaper to do that would be Gary Linden. He and Dick Brewer are good friends. Gary like Sam Hawk and Owl Chapman were understudies of Brewer.

Gary would be the guy you would want to shape that board. He could capture all the elements. He could even have the Brewer Logo put on it.

I had the same shape in 1977 (Bought in Honolulu) 6’9" x 19" x 2 1/2" pintail - Sam Hawk - At the time it rode unreal, Town or Country.

Looks like you got one from the same template 2" shorter?

Hold on to it.

Gary’s in Oceanside so it’s not far from you.

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Gary’s the man… unless you want Dick to make you one (I can arrange that if you’ve got a wad of cash). Gary was head of production for Brewer for 35 years before a five year hiatus. He and Dick are working together again.

Dick says Gary makes the best Brewers of any of his proteges.

You can contact Gary and his manager Pierre through Mar Bravo - 760 722 8956

Tell them Kendall told you to call

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The Hawks were last reported in Dana Point,working out of the south OC surf industry.

That board was most likely produced out of the HB.,Ca. shop on 5th. street back in the mid-70s.

Had one just like it, in a 6-7,was a popular favorite.

I know Sam’s work well…And I have the original template.

…If you can’t find anyone to re-make it for you,I can…It’s a basic shape,but definitely has Sam’s shaping style to it.

For the most part… I’d say,Just ride it for what it is.

Good Find,and Good Luck !

Herb

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ps…Best fin for the era: 8" lexan Brewer FU fin.

The fin’s not loose…The box is stretched out.

Herb