Mark Richards 1980 Retro Surfboard Overview with Mark Richards

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Jim Fitz - 5 years ago

Beautiful board. Absolutely gorgeous.

Rusty Peterson - 5 years ago

SOME NOT SO LEGENDARY SHAPERS STILL GO WITH OLD SCHOOL SHAPES --- GOD BLESS THEM - JUST BECAUSE THEY WORK SO WELL AND THEY'RE SO FUN TO RIDE AND SOME PEOPLE I KNOW STILL SHAPE THESE BEAUTIFUL BOARDS AND THEY WORK EVEN FOR A WOUNDED OLD FAT GUY LIKE ME - "WHEN IT'S PITCHING" BUT IT'S A LOT OF WORK TO PADDLE - THAT'S WHY I LOVE THE KING FISH BUT NOT TO WIDE - ANYWAY , HAPPY TRAILS YOU WATER DOGS .

Nicholas Clark - 5 years ago

I haven’t been on a surfboard since 1998, I’m over weight and can’t lift my body weight up into standing position.
I’m going down tomorrow to get one of those boards and twin fin myself back into contention.

REAL Watersports - 5 years ago

Sounds like a sick plan! That's a super fun board, let us know if you need any help getting the dimensions figured out!

Richard Conner - 5 years ago

DID NOT KNOW HE WON 4 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS...AWESOME ACCOMPLISHMENT.

Matt - 5 years ago

great vid!

Anthony Barrow - 6 years ago

It looks like a thruster too me.

All Time Productions - 6 years ago

I owned Mark Richards 1978 Twin fin he won Dee wy contest $100,000 in Monopoly money it was one of the greatest boards I've ever had in my life I gave it to Sunny Garcia in 2000 and Sonny won the World Championship that year not on the twin fin he uses it for a wall hanger in his house I wish I still had that board

tripp - 6 years ago

HOW CAN I GET ONE OF THESE FROM USA????

REAL Watersports - 6 years ago

Hey Tripp, You can order from our online store https://www.realwatersports.com/collections/mark-richards-surfboards

Fred DeSmet - 6 years ago

Surfing should be greatful for guy's like MR and Shaun, two among a few of well spoken surfer's from their generation.

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sigurd nelson - 7 years ago

How will those MR twin fins with trailer work on a board with a wide "normal" tail (not fish/swallow)? Specially thinking about on the Firewire Creeper.

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

We use the MR fins on a lot of different boards. They provide the drive of a twin fin with a much more controlled turn from the trailer. They should work well on the Creeper, especially in smaller surf. Cheers - Ashlon

Stephen Vanderhorst - 7 years ago

I have a 1978 retro twin on my living room wall....a birthday present from my family. Mark's twin fins are iconic and the resurgence of interest well deserved. He is a clever, talented and intelligent surfer and shaper who won four world titles on his own equipment. Hearing him speak of the ideas behind this 1980 retro model demonstrates his insight in hydrodynamic surfboard design tailored to those of us who are recreational surfers usually surfing small junky beach breaks. I wouldn't mind having another one of his twin fins for bigger surf....next birthday perhaps.

tripp - 6 years ago

Give it to me dude don't leave it rusting on a wall! smh

Sloth55Chunk - 7 years ago

How can I get an MR board in southern California? went to his website and they dont seem to ship overseas.

Richard Conner - 5 years ago

CHECKOUT ROB MACHADO,S WEBSITE.HE WORKS OUT OF ENCINITAS CALIF & IS MAKING RETRO 1970-80 SURFBOARDS.PRETTY REASONABLE PRICES TOO.

Sloth55Chunk - 7 years ago

REAL Watersports Great. Ill do that, thanks heaps!

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

That Purple Tinting is a one of a kind board that has sold. We do have a 6'2 clear in stock http://www.realwatersports.com/mark-richards-1980-retro-pu-poly-6-2-36940 If your set on that Purple colorway give us a call (252) 987-6000 or write REALPRO@REALWatersports.com so we can get a custom order setup for Marks next visit to the USA.

Sloth55Chunk - 7 years ago

REAL Watersports Thanks! I checked but couldnt find any that were 6'2 with this same purple design.

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hey Sloth55Chunk, Check out our website, we have a great selection of Mark Richards boards in stock and ready to ship http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/mark-richards . If you don't see what you are looking for we can always place a custom order.

Bon Summers - 7 years ago

FCS needs to make white fin boxes,… for the matter of aesthetics.

Bon Summers - 7 years ago

How tall is Mark Richards? Who has been the tallest world champ surfer of the main professional elite category?

REAL Watersports - 7 years ago

Hellman Andy Carter is 6'9 http://www.theinertia.com/surf/riding-tall-the-trials-and-tribulations-of-a-69-surfer/ As for Mark, pretty sure he is around 6'3

Nicoscramble - 7 years ago

Great MR!! love to have one of hes art in my quiver !!

Ivon Pacheco - 8 years ago

why not quad !?

Rusty Peterson - 5 years ago

OLD SCHOOL YOU DUMB ARSHOLE -- YOU MISSED OUT -- TO BAD

Byron Sigrano - 7 years ago

Glenn Winton (Mr. X) from Norah Head did quads first back in the early '80s http://www.vonweirdos.com/sold/Glen-Winton-Quad-Fin_205.htm

REAL Watersports - 8 years ago

Mark Richards stays true to the era on the stock 1980's and 78's by offering as a twin or 2+1. If you would like to try this board as a quad we can Custom Order, but the Retro series ride great as a twin or two plus one with the MR signature fins.

Marcos3s S5 - 8 years ago

What an awesome character!!! Wish I could get one like this in my country, Brazil... Great work!!!

REAL Watersports - 8 years ago

Hey Marcos, You're in luck. We ship to Brazil and can get a quote with your address. Email realpro@realwatersports.com if you are interested.

TheMonkini - 8 years ago

Legend!!! and a nice guy

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