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Con
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Los Angeles
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wrote on Sat May 13, 2006...
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Due to a ridiculous amount of automated spam, we've disabled the Con Message Board until we find a solution . . . but we enjoy hearing from you, so send us an email and we'll be in touch.
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Freddie
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city
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North Shore Hawaii
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wrote on Thu May 11 21:58:49 2006 ...
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I saw a couple of Con boards out so I looked on the website and Look out you guys are back. How cool is that I will be checking a new board out at Surf Garage the next time I'm in town. Mahalo
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John
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city
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San Clemente
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wrote on Thu May 11 21:56:50 2006 ...
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Went to Icons of Surf and saw some great new Con boards that just came in. i wish I needed another one right now.
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Wes
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city
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Mar Vista
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wrote on Thu May 11 21:55:13 2006 ...
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I took my CON HyBeam to El Salvador and it just ripped, thanks for all the waves, Bruce its a great shape I love it.
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Danny
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somerrset, England
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wrote on Fri May 5 05:52:01 2006 ...
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Thanks Gill & Bruce for shirts you sent.still riding red & custard pintail still love the board.
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El Guapo
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city
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Reno
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wrote on Thu May 4 20:24:41 2006 ...
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Any one ever surf Pismo beach. I got the longest ride of my life there back in 65. Palisades was also a good ride. The central coast rocks.
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Steve Friedman
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Cape Schanck, Australia
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wrote on Wed May 3 19:42:38 2006 ...
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Yo Bro, Will be in town from the 26th. Would like to have a beer with you and check out what your doing. Should I bring TR wiwth me?
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ken
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mb
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wrote on Mon Apr 17 23:52:30 2006 ...
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we'll be adding a con photo gallery to this page . . . come back soon!
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david anderson
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santa cruz
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wrote on Mon Mar 20 20:02:45 2006 ...
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On Saturday, March 18, my 83 year-old father, Ellis Taylor, one of the original Santa Monica to Malibu crew, gave me his 1960, 9'8" Con, his last board. He surfed it for years. The serial number is 1321. Here is my question: it has a light blue color application, maybe a gel-coat (?) over the entire board except for the logo and serial number (which were masked off in order to reveal both.) Was the color original (from factory.) He says the board had the color when he bought it. Thanks. I'm curious to know what you know about the board.
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craig
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huntington beach
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wrote on Mon Mar 20 14:13:10 2006 ...
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JUST CHECKING OUT THE WEB PAGE.SEE YOU AT HANJIN NO FLOPS.
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mako
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japan
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wrote on Tue Mar 14 02:44:33 2006 ...
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Dear Bruce AND Gill,CON FLY IS EXCELENT ALL OF THE WOLRD.
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Bobby Druliner
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Santa Clartia
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wrote on Mon Feb 27 14:18:17 2006 ...
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Hey Bruce thanks for the board... it rides real smooth.. both my freind and i had a blast.. still cant believ you ve never taken it out...
maybe my dad and i will come down soon again
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john ginther
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wrote on Thu Feb 23 11:36:36 2006 ...
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surfs up huh,,cant seem to find any good waves in colorado, my board has snow on it..does anyone know a good surf report site
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therese
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hb
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wrote on Wed Feb 22 20:04:03 2006 ...
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surf's up!
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spencer hill
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T.O
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wrote on Wed Feb 1 14:29:04 2006 ...
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bruce,
Nice site! You guys have done a great job. I will call ou very soon.
Spencer
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Mark Zenter
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SO-Cal
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wrote on Sat Jan 21 11:22:33 2006 ...
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Bruce Grant shapes like no other shaper in the WORLD.
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mike
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san pedro
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wrote on Wed Jan 18 16:36:25 2006 ...
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i just bought an original con lightwheight butterfly,it looks to be from around 68 or 69,its just a giant egg with that classic butterfly logo.the number on the deck is 7536.can ya give me ant info on this board?its about an 8 out of 10...thanx mike
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john ginther
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wrote on Sat Jan 7 23:18:47 2006 ...
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hey rick;your uncle was a good guy..he knocked of 20 dollers for me on my first con board..the board was a 9ft4in, and its cost 123 dollers..1962..just thought youd like to hear that rick
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rick gentry
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leesburg va
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wrote on Wed Jan 4 12:33:37 2006 ...
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Con was my Uncle but I lived on the East Coast so I did not know him but i do have faint memories of his surf shop.That is where I got my first boogie board! about 1976-77
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casey
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city
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costa mesa
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wrote on Sun Jan 1 00:24:44 2006 ...
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any one know of any shops in so cal that carry/ stock the
NEW BUTTERFLY Board?
thanks for any info
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Steve Friedman
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Cape Schanck, Vic., Aust.
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wrote on Sat Dec 31 21:59:11 2005 ...
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My first job was at Con. I glued stringers into blanks and polish boards.
Met a guy from the Islands named Kalani, who sanded boards. One afternoon he tould me I would like Hawaii and how friendly the folks were over there.
I move to the Islands and stayed for 10 years on maui, surfing and learning how to build my own boards.
On a trip back to Cali one summer I was introduced to Bruce Grant. He showed me how to use my planer properly and tuned me up.
I'm stoked to see him reberthing Con Surfboards and would love to work with him again one day.
I now live in Australia and still use everything he taught me.
Thanks Bro.
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scott
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city
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san diego
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wrote on Mon Dec 19 20:36:32 2005 ...
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i have just found a longboard shaper-bruce grant the longboard is called the ugly-dimensions are 10'0 x 22 5/8 x 3 18--any info would be great.
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Kathy
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Santa Monica
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wrote on Mon Dec 19 17:36:26 2005 ...
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I thought I saw Jackson Brown wearing a CON T-shirt, does he also ride a CON board, I know he surfs.
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john ginther
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city
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del norte
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wrote on Mon Dec 19 16:55:00 2005 ...
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wow that was fast mail.thanks for the shirts..ill be sending you guys a pic of my boat with the con stickers on it..the con bass team. ill wear your logo when fishing the tournements..whats all that white stuff on your chin gil??
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Mark Mekenas
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Cannon Beach, OR
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wrote on Sat Dec 17 22:19:04 2005 ...
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Rick in Camarillo... Bruce made my 10'6 earlier this year.. I love it!! Best Board I have ever had! Took me 40 years to finally get a Con!
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john ginther
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city
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del norte
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wrote on Thu Dec 15 17:37:56 2005 ...
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p.s. o niel owes me 7 bucks
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john ginther
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city
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lost in colorado
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wrote on Thu Dec 15 14:02:59 2005 ...
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hey gil and bruce..you guys know how long con and i have been together, just wanting to say thanks for all your doing to keep con alive...i know youll be sucessful, in taht ive known ya both, a day or two..merry christmass guys..paece
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Don DeVoe
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Naples, Florida
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wrote on Thu Dec 15 07:09:21 2005 ...
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My first board was a Con Ugly purchased at Bucks Surf Shop in Deerfield Beach, Fl. My dad drove us over, with my younger brother and a friend. It was in 1966 and I fell in love with surfing. I was 13 and surfed until about 1977-1978. Like John in Descanso, I had about 20 years off until my son wanted to learn to surf. I still had an old school short board, a 6'6" upon which we tried to learn/re-learn this great sport. The stoke came back with 20 years to make up and I haven't looked back. All three of my kids surf and without a doubt the coolest thing ever is to sit in the lineup with them and talk and watch 'em go.
I do wish I had the Ugly back. I remember it as a great surfboard. I have emailed via your web page this morning with some questions on ordering a "new" Ugly.
Thanks for the start back in '66. Mahalo and Merry Christmas, Don DeVoe
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Rick Brown
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Camarillo, Ca.
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wrote on Fri Dec 9 18:33:57 2005 ...
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Bruce, Do you have any blanks in my super size 10'6
or so still around. Wife said order my Christmas present. Happy Holidays,Rick Brown
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ED DE VALL
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OCEANSIDE, CA.
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wrote on Wed Dec 7 03:46:48 2005 ...
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WHAT ARE THE RANGE OF TEMPATURES THAT WILL DO DAMAGE TO A SURFBOARD? INDOORS FREEZING TO HOT, AND OUTDOORS FREEZING TO HOT. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS A COLLECTOR IN WASHINGTON,THAT WISHES TO TAKE PROPER CARE OF HIS COLLECTABLE QUIVER.
MAHALO ED DE VALL
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kevin hinton
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city
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venice
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wrote on Mon Nov 28 19:45:26 2005 ...
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hey Gil&Bruce..
bad news,the wind blew my cc rider off the cliff at sunset the other day and really jacked it,I still went out....it was off shore.
Adios see you soon
Kevin
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Stephen Lewis
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city
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Bagdad, Florida
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wrote on Sun Nov 20 09:51:42 2005 ...
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I recently purchased a Con 9'6" classic pin-....I have ridden longboards most of my surfing life...mostly lighter, high-performance...I have always wanted a true "log" (26+lbs.!) and was truly happy to ride my new Con...all I can say is ..WOW!!..you guys are the best..such craftmanship!!..I was so pleased, I now have on order a 6'0" Con Fly Twinny...I can't hardly wait to see how beautiful it is..anyway, keep making the great boards and I will keep recomending Con to all of my surfing freinds!!
Mahalo-
Stephen (Bagdad, FLA)yes..Bagdad, Florida
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Tyler Hale
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city
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manhattan beach
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wrote on Sun Nov 13 08:09:38 2005 ...
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gil-I hear I have a beautiful new baby waiting for me back at the beach house..oh man..im sooo excited! ty
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scott
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city
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Honolulu
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wrote on Tue Nov 8 19:43:09 2005 ...
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I judt got the chance to ride a beautiful Con Surfboard that was lent to me by an old friend of mines dad, who owned the board and he said I had to try it after me complimenting on the beauty of the classic style board. I felt like I was in a time warp. We had a great day at the beach just like the old days. Aloha and Thanks
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John Steeber
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Descanso, CA
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wrote on Mon Nov 7 13:45:39 2005 ...
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About three years ago I broke out my c. 1966 (ordered in 66 delievered 67), 10', Con Baja (serial #5278) and returned to surfing after a twenty year plus layoff. My son turning 13 and receiving a surfboard, prompted my return to the waves. Surfing has proved a great means of connection with my teenager. This past Saturday we had the pleasure of successfully paddling out into 6'+ waves at Ocean Beach, San Diego. The old board performed great and the old guy (me) hung in. I've found surfing is not quite like riding a bike. My mind knows what to do, but often I have a struggle getting my body to cooperate. This board has served me well throughout the 60's, 70's and early 80's, up and down the Baja coast with a few 'safaries' with my pals down the main land's west coast. I am now looking forward to new adventures with my boy and the Baja. By the way, the old board never fails to draw compliments. Thanks for producing a great all around board.
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ANSELMO J. SOUZA
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city
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Santos - São Paulo - Brasil
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wrote on Mon Nov 7 10:35:17 2005 ...
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Quero comprar umas camisas e não sei como, favor enviar o procedimento.
Obrigado
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Fernando Music
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city
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Brooklyn, NY
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wrote on Sat Oct 29 17:16:16 2005 ...
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Hey, I came across your name in print recently and remembered -- I bought my first surfboard from your shop on Pico in 1980. Nothing would make me happier than to have that board back... it was perfect.
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Gil
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city
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South Bay
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wrote on Thu Oct 20 17:21:51 2005 ...
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Con Surfboards will be featured at proboxhawaii.com with a new concept fin system
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Con
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city
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Hawaii
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wrote on Thu Oct 20 16:44:51 2005 ...
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Con Super Ugly raffled at Hawaiian Noseriding Contest last Sunday. What a great event and a lucky winner
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