Lightning Bolt

During the Evolution of modern surfing a Hawaiian surfboard design distinguished itself as a symbol of excellence.

The seed of Lightning Bolt began in 1968 when Jack Shipley met Gerry Lopez while mutually shaping for Surfline Hawaii. As surfers they understood the demand for performance in their shape and design of their surfboards. with the advent of new materials, surfing took a quantum leap forward and Lightning bolt was the leader. Born in Hawaii, in the backyard shaping rooms, Lightning Bolt was a new standard for the shortboard revolution.

In the era of the early seventies surfing was growing up. Design was being driven by the challenges of the equipment, and as the process of manufacturing progressed, the opportunity for performance increased. Out of this spirit of adventure and innovation the early bolt team built its reputation for winning contests, covering magazines and being featured in almost every surf film of the time. As the years pass, the allure of the Lightning Bolt remains distinct and irreducible.