Richard Kenvin's Obsession with Bob Simmons' Planing Hulls

Richard Kenvin walks us through his absolute obsession with the dynamic planing hulls of Bob Simmons, and the multitude of designs and shapers they inspired. In hallmark Journal fashion, the history of surfing isn't an artifact; it's a base to be built upon. Kenvin brings it all current with velocity and some beautiful surfing at Windansea. While the original boards are ancient, the current versions are stunningly modern. RK brought this movement to our attention in TSJ 17.6's "Remember the Future." surfersjournal.com/issues/752