Few have contributed as much to the innovation and performance to modern surfing than Reno. Learning the art of shaping in his teens with Hawaiian legend Dick Brewer before working at Lightning Bolt surfboards, he applied his understanding of board design to the big and hollow waves of Oahu. Through the 70′s Abellira experimented with different fin designs, from Lopez championed single fin pintails, to Mark Richards style fishes and even the tri-fin. Mark Richards credited Reno has inspiring him to shape the twin fins that won him 4 world titles. Reno’s surfing has always been defined by his win at the legendary 1974 Smirnoff Pro at Huge Waimea, and his unique and subtle brand of power surfing.
Here’s a video of Reno Surfing and Shaping -Â http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzJO4NrNwzQ&p=404E255508588CE1
for those interested in contacting Reno for his surfboards or art – renosurfs@yahoo.com
Bio Referenced from – worldchampionsofsurfing.com
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August 17th, 2010
Great interview with a great legend. Love it!
August 17th, 2010
And just say no to drugs!!!!
August 17th, 2010
the screamin’ demon!
August 18th, 2010
What happened to Reno’s teeth?
August 21st, 2010
The world of surfing will never know how good and how big a influence this man was on our sport…at the 1968 World Championships in P.R. he was the first real shortboarder and on and on for years he was the MAN….Yancy III
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