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Intro
Lightning Bolt is a pure source of inspiration, a surf icon in Hawaii. It became the trademark for progressive surfing, through skill in the water, distinction in design and bolt signature. During the Evolution of Modern Surfing a Hawaiian surfboard design distinguished itself as a symbol of excellence. The seed of Lightning Bolt began in 1968 when Jack Shipley met Gerry Lopez while mutually shaping for Surfline Hawaii. As surfers they understood the demand for performance in their shape and design of their surfboards. With the advent of new materials, surfing took a quantum leap forward and Lightning Bolt was the leader.In the era of the early seventies surfing was growing up. Design was being driven by the challenges of the equipment. As the process of manufacturing progressed, the opportunity for performance increased. Out of this spirit of adventure and innovation the early Bolt Team built its reputation for winning contests, covering magazines and being featured in almost every surf film of the time. As the years pass the allure of the Lightning Bolt remains distinct and irreducible.
History
HistoryOur history goes back to the beginning of the 70s, when the short board revolution took place and the style of surf was being redefined when there were no limits for the Hawaiian surfers. Among them, there was the mythic Gerry Lopez: his graceful and stylish way of surfing, even upon the harsher conditions, made him unforgettable. Nobody surfed Pipeline has he did. Together with Duke Boyd raised Lightning Bolt, in Hawaii, 1971.Born in Hawaii in 1948, Gerry Lopez grew up surrounded by the surfers of Waikiki, started having surf lessons extremely demanding, and alternated with training on Ala Moana big waves. He started taking it seriously when he was in high-school and in the sixties he already built is own boards.Gerry Lopez created and shaped surfboards with skill and innovation and he changed the whole way of surfing. With him, Pipeline became the most famous wave in the world, and today it is still considered the «Mecca of surfers».With the short board revolution, that dictated the transition from long boards to short boards, one was observing a period of constant evolution, which made the big boards, produced in big quantities, completely obsolete. This gave local shapers an excellent business opportunity.
Philosophy
PhilosophyLightning Bolt is a pure source of inspiration.Lightning Bolt believes that surf is more than just a sport - it is a way of life, a way of mental and physical self-development, where there are no winners or losers. Whoever surfs always wins in regard to humbleness, companionship, and self-knowledge and develops physical and psychological abilities essential to ones daily life. Lightning Bolt believes that each wave is a life lesson. A brand that is inspired by the true spirit of surfing and its riders lifestyle, departing from the original values of surf: a cool and relaxed attitude, a soul surfer approach and a free rider state of mind.
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