Dave Sweet Complex Stringer Surfboard Early 1960s

This original Dave Sweet surfboard, circa early 1960s, is a rare piece of California surf history. Sweet, a local Santa Monica surfer and pioneer in foam surfboard production, helped usher in the transition from heavy wooden boards to lighter, more maneuverable foam designs. At first glance, this board appears to be wood—but it’s actually an early foam board with a hand-painted woodgrain finish. The warm brown hue comes from natural aging: early foam lacked the UV-protective additives found in later blanks, resulting in the signature sun-burnished tone prized by collectors today. Shaper: Dave Sweet, Santa Monica, California Length: 109" (9'1") x 22" Width at widest point , Fin: 10" Deep, Board thickness: 2" Length: