Hang Ten “Flexy Flying” Ken Auster Artwork T-Shirt 1975 – Yellow – Large
Hang Ten “Flexy Flying” Ken Auster Artwork T-Shirt 1975 – Yellow – Large
Hang Ten “Flexy Flying” Ken Auster Artwork T-Shirt 1975 – Yellow – Large
Hang Ten “Flexy Flying” Ken Auster Artwork T-Shirt 1975 – Yellow – Large
Hang Ten “Flexy Flying” Ken Auster Artwork T-Shirt 1975 – Yellow – Large
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Hang Ten “Flexy Flying” Ken Auster Artwork T-Shirt 1975 – Yellow – Large

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Part surf graphic, part California artwork, this original 1975 Hang Ten T-shirt features early Ken Auster artwork from one of surfing’s most influential brands—capturing the playful optimism that defined the era.
Description

By the mid-1970s, Hang Ten had become more than a surf company—it had become part of Southern California’s identity. Its graphics reflected a time when surfing, skateboarding, art, and beach culture all seemed to feed off one another.

This original 1975 Hang Ten “Flexy Flying” T-shirt features artwork by Ken Auster, years before he became widely recognized for his celebrated California plein air paintings. The graphic depicts a skateboarder suspended in mid-air, framed by vibrant typography and illustrated florals that perfectly capture the colorful visual language of the decade.

Made from a soft cotton-poly blend with classic single-stitch construction, the tee has aged into the easy feel only genuine vintage can offer. The pale yellow body has developed the gentle character expected from nearly fifty years of wear, while the oversized chest graphic remains the unmistakable focal point.

For collectors of Hang Ten, California skate and surf history, or early Ken Auster artwork, this is a piece that connects several important chapters of West Coast culture in one remarkably wearable T-shirt.


Single stitch, Cotton/Poly blend
Measurements laid flat:
Shoulder: 19.5"
Sleeve: 10"
Pit to pit: 23"
Length: 25"
Across hem: 22"
Specifications

Era: 1975

Brand: Hang Ten

Graphic: Flexy Flying

Artist: Ken Auster (signed and dated ’75)

Color: Soft Yellow

Material: Cotton / Polyester blend

Construction: Single stitch

Pocket: Left chest pocket with Hang Ten footprint embroidery

Size: Large

Measurements (laid flat)

  • Shoulder: 19.5”
  • Sleeve: 10”
  • Pit to pit: 23”
  • Length: 25”
  • Across hem: 22”


Condition

Good vintage condition with honest wear consistent with age, including scattered marks and light discoloration visible in the photographs. These signs of wear reflect decades of use and contribute to the authentic vintage character of the piece.
Fabric Care

Hand wash cold preferred.
Hang dry.
Do not bleach.
Cool iron only if needed, avoiding excessive heat.
For best preservation, avoid harsh detergents and machine drying.
Found + Chosen

Some vintage T-shirts are desirable because they’re old. Others become collectible because they capture a particular moment in California culture.

This one does both.

Long before skateboarding became a global industry, it was simply another expression of the same creative energy that shaped surfing in Southern California. Hang Ten understood that, commissioning bold graphics that reflected the freedom, style, and optimism of the era. The connection to Ken Auster makes this shirt even more compelling—a glimpse into the early work of an artist who would later become one of California’s most respected painters.

It’s exactly the kind of piece we love finding: wearable, historically interesting, and unmistakably California.