fish
Stumpy, blunt-nosed, two-finned surfboard design invented by San Diego kneeboarder Steve Lis in 1967, featuring low rocker and a split tail, and later adapted for stand-up surfing; San Diego surfers Jeff Ching and Danny Disell were among the first to try their hands at riding the fish while standing rather than kneeling. It was Ching who came up with the "fish" name. While the fish was recognized...
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Ryan Burch. Photo: Brian BielmannSubscribe to view
Steve Lis. Photo: Warren BolsterSubscribe to view
Boardmaker James Otter and his fish, 2014. Photo: Mat ArneySubscribe to view
First-generation fish-rider Jeff Ching, San Diego. Photo: Warren BolsterSubscribe to view
David Nuuhiwa riding a fish in the 1972 World Championships, Oceanside. Photo: Jeff DivineSubscribe to view
Original Steve Lis fish fin set-upSubscribe to view
Ryan Burch. Photo: Brian Bielmann
Steve Lis. Photo: Warren Bolster
Boardmaker James Otter and his fish, 2014. Photo: Mat Arney
First-generation fish-rider Jeff Ching, San Diego. Photo: Warren Bolster
David Nuuhiwa riding a fish in the 1972 World Championships, Oceanside. Photo: Jeff Divine
Original Steve Lis fish fin set-up