This is an old decal, you know, the kind you put in water and slide it off onto a plastic model. I found it on eBay, but there wasn’t any information on it other than “vintage”. I would have guessed 60’s but The name Aaron Loyd turned up a surfboard shaper who was in business in Pismo beach in the early 70’s. Whenever it was, it’s pretty obvious this came from a different time. I don’t think this type of racial stereotype would fly nowadays. Loyd Surf is now a father-son operation. I’ve got an email into them to see if that was the case, and maybe find out a little more.
The Native
3-20-2009 by Kilwag modified 7-1-13 - 8 comments
Categories: Back In The Day, Skate
Tags: decal, ebay, Surfing
Categories: Back In The Day, Skate
Tags: decal, ebay, Surfing
3-20-2009 by Kilwag modified 7-1-13 - 8 comments
Categories: Back In The Day, Skate
Tags: decal, ebay, Surfing
8 comments
Gary
I’ve got a couple of the native skateboards on my instagram page @planksforlooking . The Bakersfield address and business name are still visible but most all the graphic has worn off on both boards.
Kilwag
Holy cow, amazing collection. Are those all yours?
Aaron Eaton
How can I get a native surfboard decal
PR
I have an skateboard with the same sicker as above. Just clean out my grandpa’s garage in Bakersfield, CA. I wonder how much this board is worth? Very classic!
John Panick
Just read this 10 years after the fact !
Still have the board? I was a kid and surfed The NATIVE surfboard. If you discover this message let me know? Thanks ! – John
Bryan Schertz
I found your decal for the Native Surfboard. That decal belonged to my Grandfather. He made surfboards in Bakersfield, CA and had a line of Surfboards and Skateboards. My grandfather is still around but is no longer in the board business. If you have any questions regarding this decal let me know.
Kelly Brown
Bryan,
My husband had the honor of meeting your grandfather the other day who donated 2 of these stickers signed to our local skate competition where he now lives. He is an absolutely amazing man and I would love to get some more information from you about the company and his lifes stories.
Grover
Reminds me FRIZ FRELLING.