mike ballard, on February 18, 2009 @ 3:37 pm |

Rode for con in the 60 , OLD MALIBU SURFER .

mike ballard, on February 18, 2009 @ 3:38 pm |

good to see the boards live on

GREEKISLANDSURF, on March 3, 2009 @ 2:30 pm |

To Mike Ballard:

Do you remember the model “Crystal Spear” Con made back in maybe late 60’s to early 70’s? Also had the butterfly on the deck with a wing span of about 10″ of so. Any info on it?
Thanks,
Bill

Todd Duncan, on May 8, 2009 @ 5:51 am |

I had a 7′ Con Crystal Butterfly board that I bought from Pete Smith’s Surf Shop in the late 1960’s in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It was 23″ wide with a kick in the nose and a diamond tail. It was my favorite board and I still miss it. Would love to find some pictures of the butterfly if you know anyone who has some. Thanks.

Todd Duncan
Norfolk, Virginia

Pete Cowper, on May 21, 2009 @ 5:13 pm |

I still have my 9’7″ Con with 775 written in the single redwood stringer. Surfed Cayucos area in mid-1960s.

Robert Daniels (Bob Passman), on June 6, 2009 @ 7:57 am |

Back in ’66–’67 I owned a Con two piece board that fit nicely into my VW Bug. I think Con was the first to make these, but I have not seen one since. I’ll never forget the day at Latigo when Roy Seaman, rode the front half into the shorebreak when the pin securing the front to the back fell out. Robin Daniels, Ojai, Ca

Mike Ballard, on February 14, 2010 @ 7:58 am |

Bill,
Sorry, for the delay in responding. I had several boards with a butterfly on them. I have only one picture of a butterfly board. It is me standing next to my favorite board which was a Steve Biggler with a pintail custom made for me to ride in the Malibu Invitational Surf Classic in 1967. I was one of the youngest surfers and I beat Corky Carroll and Barry Kaiapuni (not sure of spelling for his last name)in my heat. Barry was from Hawaii and known for his bottom turns. Those were the good old days!

Chris Collier, on May 13, 2010 @ 11:39 am |

ive got an old Con board id like to know more about. It’s 9’8″ and solid, lime green.

Neal, on May 13, 2010 @ 1:43 pm |

Chris, email me photos and a description and I can post on the site for you and see if our readers have an idea. info at surfboardshack dot com

Bob Purvey, on May 16, 2010 @ 4:50 am |

Just want to let everyone know that I am now producing The Ugly and Super Ugly surfboards because I own the registered trademarks and want to maintain authenticity. I ordered the latest owner to cease and desist in 2009 and if anyone gets confused and hears of one being built by Con Surfboards since 2009, please let me know.

Neal, on May 20, 2010 @ 12:06 am |

Bob, are you the original designer of the Ugly?

Con Fly, on June 18, 2010 @ 5:10 am |

I have a Con Fly made about 30 years ago. Excellent condition. Short and fat, six feet and steady as she goes. Great flotation, excellent turning ability, with enough stability to get a cheater five. Perfect board for me when I was 120 bounds dripping saltwater.

Brad, on July 26, 2010 @ 11:15 am |

I Have a near perfect condition CC rider from the late 60’s. Its 8’6 has 2 box’s for a wave set fin one infront of the other. It has a yellow and blue/greenish rail resin drip on it. I was just wondering what something like this is worth?

Mark, on April 25, 2011 @ 6:09 am |

Really fun reading this….spent many days drooling in the Con shop during the 60’s and early 70’s before being forced (13 years old)to move to the East Coast!!! If I remember correctly it was on Pico! Thanks for creating this and keep using that lemon smelling Control Wax! 25 cents?

Bob Purvey, on May 4, 2011 @ 11:16 am |

Neal: Just now picked up on this string…so sorry for the year long delay with my reply to your question: “Bob, are you the original designer of the Ugly?” I have stated that I designed the surfboard from the beginning in 1966, then in the trial when I sued Con for breached our contract and withholding my royalties, and then most recently on Swaylock’s Design Forum when “Magic Man” who I am told is Steve Brom (one of The Ugly shapers for Con) stated he was told by Gary Seaman (the original shaper) that he designed the board, which I replied to in detail. I had been designing noseriders for two years before I came up with The Ugly composition. I was mentored by Dewey Weber and Iggy. I had a noserider model with Ernie Tanaka before I joined the Con Team. The only difference with my Tanaka model and The Ugly was the wide nose, which was what Gary shaped to my specifications. The current owner of Con surfboards has withheld royalties since 2008 and rather than sue, I decided to join forces with 12th Floor Foam & Glass in Garden Grove, California, to build the Ugly and Super Ugly boards and they have impeccable attention to detail and can maintian the authenticity, not only to the original shape from 1966 but also to advances being made to the Hybrid and Super Ugly. Check’em out at http://www.theuglysurfboard.com and look for The Ugly Challenge coming to Malibu Surfrider in October 2012.

Jack Gabus, on September 15, 2011 @ 5:48 am |

Bob having lived in Ocean Park for 20 years right down from the Pico Ave store. This week I cruised by the Condon street shop and noticed it was defunct. Question is who owns the Con trademark now. or is it in limbo.

Brandi w, on September 17, 2011 @ 12:34 pm |

I have a 70s con board with butterfly its about 7’5 and red it was passed down in the family to me I have been offered $1500 but I did not want to get rid of it but now I have a little one and although it would be nice to pass it down to him times are tough and my best option is to sell. If anyone is interested in this collectable I can send pictures

michael rosa, on November 15, 2011 @ 11:17 am |

i have a 1978 con crystal spear-yellow-great condition-looking to sell thanks

David Reed, on December 15, 2011 @ 8:48 am |

Mike- What about the “Deuce” and the Con adds early seventies in which you featured? How are Patty, Carolyn and Roy. Best wishes David Reed

Don Hartley, on February 11, 2012 @ 4:37 pm |

Went to jr&high school with Con. Worked for him in 50s at first shop.Just read a great book written by Natcho Coto.first Mexican surf champ.Con sponsored Baja surf team in the 60s.God bless. If Sue sees this please get in touch. I live at 38’K.

Russell Paige, on April 19, 2013 @ 5:47 pm |

Anyone ever heard of a Con Mini Point CC rider model board in a 7’2″ configuration? If so when were they made what years?