{"product_id":"quintessential-lightning-bolt-c-1972-fully-restored-by-randy-rarick","title":"Circa 1973 Lightning Bolt Surfboard by Tom Eberly — Restored by Randy Rarick","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story is difficult to top:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerry Lopez’s iconic Lightning Bolt legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA shape by Tom Eberly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original Dick Brewer fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA meticulous restoration by Randy Rarick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLopez. Eberly. Brewer. Rarick. Four North Shore icons in one board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately 1973, this classic Lightning Bolt single-fin surfboard was shaped by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom Eberly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the respected Hawaiian shapers associated with the legendary Lightning Bolt era and, by many accounts, one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerry Lopez’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e favorite shapers during the formative Lightning Bolt years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe board carries the unmistakable hallmarks of the period: a sleek 7'2\" silhouette, diamond tail, saturated red finish, elongated yellow bolt, hand-scripted Tom Eberly signature, and original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDick Brewer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovingly and painstakingly restored by legendary Hawaiian surfer, shaper, surf historian, and master board restorer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandy Rarick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the board is in amazing condition. The restoration preserves the authority of the original shape while allowing its beautifully distilled design to read with striking clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare piece of North Shore surf history with undeniable presence. A remarkable collector’s surfboard and a commanding piece of California-Hawaiian surf culture for display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact the store for additional information, detailed photographs, or assistance arranging delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54094464221494,"sku":"47815955041474","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/1579\/7046\/files\/SurfingCowboysVintageLightningBolt-GerryLopez_TomEberly_RandyRarickDeck1.jpg?v=1780621641","url":"https:\/\/surfingcowboys.com\/products\/quintessential-lightning-bolt-c-1972-fully-restored-by-randy-rarick","provider":"Surfing Cowboys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}