Thanks Carl, you know I'm doing my best, hopefully the next ones are smoother to hear and do, we had to bodgy up the start and ending on both the first ones, the others might be a bit shakey but at least I say hello and goodbye, be careful of so called professionals
Thanks Geoff. RIP. Aussie legend. I got switched on to Geoffs designs by a crew of around a dozen local surfers in the mid 90's. Dick Johnston (now part owner of Tripadeal) had a little McCoy shop in bay lane. His partners in crime, Steve Shearer (filmaker journalist) and Jack Roberton (underground big wave charger) surfed McCoys over multiple north shore seasons. And the sons of two local Byron legends Russel Hughes and Lester Brien were also on the McCoy program. Surfing big Puerto Escondido and the south pacific. The Trevor Jones brothers Dave and Hugh from Hayters Hill were charging on McCoys surfing Broken Head back beaches on big east swells. Geoff was such an old school gentlemen, tough as nails, not scared to tread his own path and genuninely interested in making you a good board. It's humbling that the same guy who shaped for people like BK, Horan and Reno was like this. I got my last custom from Geoff just three short years ago. It's a rocketship. Guys like him don't come around very often. Vale to you mate.
Love these interviews John. Hearing Geoff say that he didn't come up with amazing ideas, that he borrowed and created from these ideas is very humble but also spoken like a true artist and craftsmen. Basically he learned from others and then created magic from understanding and research.
What a treat to stumble across this interview. I've been riding Geoff's Nugget in all sizes here in South Africa for years. Got my last custom delivered not long before he sadly past.
Most beautiful interview. So humble. My little brother rides McCoy exclusively. an acquired taste. Horan was robbed of at least one world title. Everyone knows. Can you interview Doris?
R.I.P Geoff and thank you for the 6'8" Astron Zot with the Gull Fin you shaped for me in 2012 for the Points up at Noosa, it stays in the pocket and holds the line with plenty of drive off the bottom and top, so you can crank it as hard as you like and has never let me down. My favourite board in my quiver. I am over 60 now and it still surfs just like the day I first rode it. Thx Mate! Legend!
Gday John it’s CrouchOz here from Port Macquarie mate If you remember me at all I was totally shocked to hear of Geoff’s passing As we both got on well while I was living in Byron I was working at the Munro factory for twenty yrs Great to see you do this interview with him and double stoked to see you too I would get up people who got into Geoff or Miaco Grabbed one by the throat lol lol kicked him out of the bay lol lol Hope your well and surfing more I’m done back neck and knees gone now I do UA-cam vids on gold hunting Cheers 🍻 brother thank you for all your awesome boards too CrouchOz
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Hi John, Brownie the kneeboarder from Norah Head. Great interview with Mcoy. It's a wonder I never caught up with you in Bali in my time over there. I'll catch up with you one day. Cheers Brownie.
Great to hear from you Brownie, been a long time, glad you liked it, my first one for myself and editor, I have some beauties ready to go. Keep on keeping on Mate.
You aussies have a fantastic surf culture with numerous standout members.. plus the waves... this is history thanks for the chat.. being American i dont quite get the language you speak as in ... he necked himself.
Great Era of History John ! Thanks for Sharing ! RIP Geoff McCoy and thanks for all your Design Contributions to the EVOLUTION of Surfboard Design !
Sad to hear Geoff has gone. My first board was crafted by Geoff. His creation changed my life in the best possible way.
Seriously great interview H.. Love that you're documenting an important era in Australian surfing. Hats off to you 👋
Thanks Carl, you know I'm doing my best, hopefully the next ones are smoother
to hear and do, we had to bodgy up the start and ending on both the first ones, the others might be a bit shakey but at least I say hello and goodbye, be careful of so called professionals
You can see in his eyes how passionate he was about surfing while talking about it. Great video. Thanks for sharing
Great interview John. Miss the old Town and Country factory and having a beer with Doug and Geoff and all the boys on a Friday arvo!
keep these vids rollin - really good to have this format of having a chat regarding surfing culture/ real surfers real surfing - cheers
Love it mate ❤👣🌴
Thanks Geoff. RIP. Aussie legend. I got switched on to Geoffs designs by a crew of around a dozen local surfers in the mid 90's. Dick Johnston (now part owner of Tripadeal) had a little McCoy shop in bay lane. His partners in crime, Steve Shearer (filmaker journalist) and Jack Roberton (underground big wave charger) surfed McCoys over multiple north shore seasons. And the sons of two local Byron legends Russel Hughes and Lester Brien were also on the McCoy program. Surfing big Puerto Escondido and the south pacific. The Trevor Jones brothers Dave and Hugh from Hayters Hill were charging on McCoys surfing Broken Head back beaches on big east swells.
Geoff was such an old school gentlemen, tough as nails, not scared to tread his own path and genuninely interested in making you a good board. It's humbling that the same guy who shaped for people like BK, Horan and Reno was like this. I got my last custom from Geoff just three short years ago. It's a rocketship. Guys like him don't come around very often. Vale to you mate.
Thanks, that’s unreal to hear of those guys charging on his boards. I really like your description of him, sums him up well. Cheers.
Thanks John, great interview, so good you captured those stories of the relationships and the small details that make up the big picture.
Thanks Matt, I have quite a few more already done, waiting to edit, glad you liked it, cheers
Great yarn. Loved the Ray Manicaros Kirra pic by Marty Tullemans the Cosmic Pygmy. Ray was a KSC club legend back in the day and true gent.
Thanks, Marty and Ray were good Mates and Ray is riding a board I shaped him when I was living at Lennox.
Love these interviews John. Hearing Geoff say that he didn't come up with amazing ideas, that he borrowed and created from these ideas is very humble but also spoken like a true artist and craftsmen. Basically he learned from others and then created magic from understanding and research.
brilliant interview
What a treat to stumble across this interview. I've been riding Geoff's Nugget in all sizes here in South Africa for years. Got my last custom delivered not long before he sadly past.
Thanks Mate I’m glad you liked it. Geoff was a great man. I have about 8 more ready to go. I hope you liked, shared and subscribed, cheers.
A time passed were lucky to have had..Thanks for the Memories of a Legend
Great interview John. Some legendary names in that mix. Looking forward to some more of your work.
Thanks Barry, is this my old mate from our youth at Dee Why?
Excellent history John'
Thoroughly enjoyable, thanks for posting. Lots of board wisdom in there.
great tribute
Great interview !!
Nice One! True Aussie Legend
Absolutely AWESOME!!!!! Good on you doing this important recording. RIP Geoff ...Top Darts!!!!!!
Thanks Will, more coming, subscribe please, cheers
Great stuff H tales from glory days. Stories that will live forever.
Most beautiful interview. So humble.
My little brother rides McCoy exclusively. an acquired taste.
Horan was robbed of at least one world title.
Everyone knows.
Can you interview Doris?
R.I.P one of the great
R.I.P Geoff and thank you for the 6'8" Astron Zot with the Gull Fin you shaped for me in 2012 for the Points up at Noosa, it stays in the pocket and holds the line with plenty of drive off the bottom and top, so you can crank it as hard as you like and has never let me down. My favourite board in my quiver. I am over 60 now and it still surfs just like the day I first rode it. Thx Mate! Legend!
Great interview.
Great stuff big respect
Great stuff H
Gday John it’s CrouchOz here from Port Macquarie mate
If you remember me at all
I was totally shocked to hear of Geoff’s passing
As we both got on well while I was living in Byron
I was working at the Munro factory for twenty yrs
Great to see you do this interview with him and double stoked to see you too
I would get up people who got into Geoff or Miaco
Grabbed one by the throat lol lol kicked him out of the bay lol lol
Hope your well and surfing more
I’m done back neck and knees gone now I do UA-cam vids on gold hunting
Cheers 🍻 brother thank you for all your awesome boards too
CrouchOz
Cheers Crouch, yes it shocked me too, especially after doing this not long before.
R.I.P Geoff 😔
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Subscribed! Great content!
Hi John, Brownie the kneeboarder from Norah Head. Great interview with Mcoy. It's a wonder I never caught up with you in Bali in my time over there. I'll catch up with you one day. Cheers Brownie.
Great to hear from you Brownie, been a long time, glad you liked it, my first one for myself and editor, I have some beauties ready to go. Keep on keeping on Mate.
@Freeglidesurfboards-p9g Looking forward to future stories. You've just got a new subscriber. Cheers Brownie.
Tanks f/glide great chat with the legend 😊☮️
Good stuff H
Mark, have you watched the one with Derek yet, I think you’ll like that one, cheers
Good stuff H.
Rode his boards from Avoca to Byron now lm at Tweed surfers!
You aussies have a fantastic surf culture with numerous standout members.. plus the waves... this is history thanks for the chat.. being American i dont quite get the language you speak as in ... he necked himself.
G’day Mike, Geoff meant he hung himself, pretty raw subject but it’s what happened.
Do you know if Kelly Slater has ever surfed one of Geoff McCoy his boards?
No sorry, I don't know.