Quiver Goals: Gerry Lopez's 1970s Lighting Bolt

In the 1970s, the world was mesmerized by Gerry Lopez's ability to match Pipeline’s power and beauty with grace. Lopez’ fast-twitch, German/Japanese physiology was part of the act, but what was under his feet was also important.

Lopez needed surfboards that were as lithe, quick and fast as he was - so around 1970, Lopez teamed up with experienced Surf Line Hawaii store manager Jack Shipley to form an elite boutique for Hawaii’s best surfer/shapers. The symbol was the Lightning Bolt and the symbol meant energy – the energy of Hawaiian surf, but also the energy of human physicality and artistry to make the surfboards to ride that energy deeper, faster and more radical.

RENO ABELLIRA'S QUIVER 1975 || Photo by Jeff Divine