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HOBIE SKATEBOARDS

Hobie salutes team rider Greg Watson, who recently set the world distance record (920 miles) riding a Hobie Competition and wearing Hobie Safety Equipment!

See the full line of Hobie Skateboards and accessories at your local dealer. If he doesn’t have them, ask him to contact us right away.

Dealer inquiries invited – (714) 646-2404
Hobie Skateboards – P.O. Box 812, Dana Point, Ca 92629

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Company/Brand: Hobie
Product Type: Safety Equipment, Skateboards
Year: 1976
Decade: 70's
Mag: National Skateboard Review
Issue: National Skateboard Review August 1976
Country: USA
Rider: Greg Watson
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National Skateboard Review August 1976

Conrad Miyoshi on the cover. Features include Freestyle Demo at Genesee Hospital, 920 Mile Skate, La Costa Races, Reader Ads, YMCA Contest – La Costa, Signal Hill Contest, Ocean Beach Contest, Coming Events, Focus: Warren Bolster, and Marathon for Muscular Dystrophy.

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