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The Evolution of Design, Style and Moves ...

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Ken King in a Super Mako at the 1998 SCKSF at Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz. It was breaking over 20 feet at 3rd reef. Ken elected to use an international class boat in his high performance final to ultimately win the heat.

© 1998 - Grace Iannotti

This is a second view of Ken King in his classic win of the High Performance final by choosing an international class long boat to catch the giant waves at third reef.

© 1998 - Grace Iannotti

Mike Johnson in his own designed "free" style Wave Ski. It was modeled after the inventor of the Wave Ski, Merv Larson. The 1st high performance class kayak was developed by Merv Larson by first testing the design in a wave ski than attaching a top.

© 1993 - Paul Bousquet

Ken King riding a Super Mako down a glassy wave at Steamer Lane, Light House Point. He is one of the best surf kayakers in the world and has dominated this sport since it’s modern inception. He has taught all of us a style and strength that will win.

© - Adventure Sports

Ken King in a Super Mako doing one of his classic off-the-lip reentries. He developed his style from his success in wave ski competitions.

© 2000 - Grace Iannotti

Ken Sprague in a Dancer by Perception Kayaks. This was one of the first riverboats that were used to surf the Lane. At that time this was the most user friendly river kayak that had the best chance to out maneuver the Room of Doom, a rock cave in the cliffs.

© 1990 - Bud Clark


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