When Liddle had his first shop in the San Fernando Valley on Ventura Blvd., it was great place to hang out for young surfers. Nothing else to do, no decent surf, just go hang out at his shop. Greg was ALWAYS the nicest guy to us, and always seemed in good spirits and welcoming with no sense that he didn't appreciate us guys hanging out there, no matter the hours being there. He'd be sitting behind that counter he had, I can easily picture it, often with foam dust covering him. I bought a number of boards from Liddle. I sent him a note after he retired, a little sad to know he stopped his production, but congratulatory, to which he kindly responded. Just a great guy, I hope he and his family are doing well.
I have many Liddles from the 70's to a custom shape from the 90's. The best boards ever. I was a grom haging out at the shop in the mid '70's. God I miss him.
I was given a Liddle board yesterday for Father's Day. It's been sitting in a garage in Big Bear for the last 30-40 years. It definitely needs some TLC, but there is a ton of life left in it. Dims, best I can tell is 5'10"x20 1/2"x3 1/4". I'm going to bring her back to life. Thank you so much for this video and the inspiration.
Yeah. Whew! My Dad knew what good junk is. He made a living in building/ remodeling houses. Nice collection there Kirk! Pardon me pleez but I need to say Thank you Captain Kirk!
as a former shaper myself I am dying to see a straight edge run across one of those bottoms, those rails look so thin and centered , mind-boggling, makes me want to drag out my old shaping tools ,get a couple of blanks and get to work
Greg's blue surfboard rental shack at Malibu next to the burger canteen. That was summer '65.. Dora ruled the place. I was 14 running with Kelly Field and Louis Fain bumming cigarettes (surfers smoked in those days) from tourists on the beach. Please God can I do it again?
That’s a cool mini doc. I remember hearing about these boards in the 90’s and beyond. I had no idea he retired in 85. People are still talking about these hull designs.
Its cool how he talks about the templates. Cool to have a physical template as a surfer i know most people wouldnt care. They probably have digital ones now a days for the potato chip surfboards wonder if there us any hand shapers that 3d model there finished work.
When Liddle had his first shop in the San Fernando Valley on Ventura Blvd., it was great place to hang out for young surfers. Nothing else to do, no decent surf, just go hang out at his shop. Greg was ALWAYS the nicest guy to us, and always seemed in good spirits and welcoming with no sense that he didn't appreciate us guys hanging out there, no matter the hours being there. He'd be sitting behind that counter he had, I can easily picture it, often with foam dust covering him. I bought a number of boards from Liddle. I sent him a note after he retired, a little sad to know he stopped his production, but congratulatory, to which he kindly responded. Just a great guy, I hope he and his family are doing well.
I have many Liddles from the 70's to a custom shape from the 90's. The best boards ever. I was a grom haging out at the shop in the mid '70's. God I miss him.
Greg shaped 4 boards for me over the years….loved all of em….its a personal preference….love how they ride….just need to get a feel for them….
I remember the shop off the freeway in Agoura what a Blessing
I was given a Liddle board yesterday for Father's Day. It's been sitting in a garage in Big Bear for the last 30-40 years. It definitely needs some TLC, but there is a ton of life left in it. Dims, best I can tell is 5'10"x20 1/2"x3 1/4". I'm going to bring her back to life. Thank you so much for this video and the inspiration.
who and low much $$$$?? tommy t. email
Yeah. Whew!
My Dad knew what good junk is. He made a living in building/ remodeling houses. Nice collection there Kirk! Pardon me pleez but I need to say Thank you Captain Kirk!
as a former shaper myself I am dying to see a straight edge run across one of those bottoms, those rails look so thin and centered , mind-boggling, makes me want to drag out my old shaping tools ,get a couple of blanks and get to work
Great history lesson. Kids have no style these days. It was all style back them. Easy to watch. Now it's kinda hard on the eyes
Greg's blue surfboard rental shack at Malibu next to the burger canteen. That was summer '65.. Dora ruled the place. I was 14 running with Kelly Field and Louis Fain bumming cigarettes (surfers smoked in those days) from tourists on the beach. Please God can I do it again?
That’s a cool mini doc.
I remember hearing about these boards in the 90’s and beyond. I had no idea he retired in 85. People are still talking about these hull designs.
Great video and awesome music choices.
Bring back the frequent buyer discount !!
Its cool how he talks about the templates. Cool to have a physical template as a surfer i know most people wouldnt care. They probably have digital ones now a days for the potato chip surfboards wonder if there us any hand shapers that 3d model there finished work.
What happened to the footage that was gonna be in Displacement?
Sweet!!!
So much knowledge
Was the Liddle sign donated to Mollusk, Santa Barbara? Cool exhibit there 👍
Kirk probably brought it over. He can be seen there working on most Saturdays.
What about Duncan and Wilderness?
My favorite board is 6,8smoothies
Cool video. Thanks for uploading. I'm going to make a displacement surfboard, to give it a try.
so good
Amazing
Death Maschine - Best board ever.
2:10 what kinda man!
Gregg? Let's go out to eat again!? What's Andy doing?