From the Walden archives

Nuuhiwa & Steve

We have no idea where this picture came from

Fletcher & Steve

Walden & Gidget

UCSD Legends luau Cancer benifit

We are posting some of our favorite pictures, some from the Walden archives, some that people sent us, some we have no idea where they came from. As we sort through all the old pictures we are going to add the best to the blog.

Noosa surf festival

Bob Cooper & Steve hanging out in Noosa

Noosa

Noosa, "opening day" surf dancersChillin after the contest

Steve in his final heat
A happy Walden fan

1st point

Cafe La Monde, best food in Noosa

Bob Mctavish & Steve, Noosa 1st point

One of our favorite surfing events, that we look forward to every year is the Noosa Festival of surfing held every March in Noosa, Australia. This years event runs March 15th-22nd. Global Surf industries, the lead sponsor for several years now has turned the contest into a true world class event. http://www.surfindustries.com/noosa/index.html

Walden Surfboard "signature" board sells for $16,000.00

Steve,PT, Shaun Tomson

Final group shot

Robert August & Steve

Ian Cairns, Steve, Fernando

Legends group Picture

Steve, Fernando, Brandy

Up for auction

The "signature" board

Since our blog is new we have some catching up to do and we have decided to add some stories and events that go back a few months but definetly worth acknowledging.

August 2008, Walden Surfboards "Signatures" board sells for $16,000

This years annual UCSD Cancer Center Luau and Longboard Invitational, benefiting the Rebecca and John Moores UCSD Cancer Center saw another great live auction. One of the highlights of this years event was the sale of a 9'0 Walden Longboard for $16,000.00. This was no ordinary surfboard but a collaborative effort with the surf industries most remarkable surfers, legends & personalities.

The 9'0 Balsa Limited Edition magic model hand shaped by Steve Walden was laminated with the collected signatures of over 55 surf greats. Walden Surfboards spent over 2 months tracking down surfers from around the world for their signatures. "We are honored to have a full spectrum of the surf industry represented on the board including longboarders, shortboarders, legends, current competitors, shapers, writers, promoters, and of course the women." says Brandy Herrin who initiated the project. Brandy says it was an interesting process tracking down surfers who travel the world, usually to very remote places with out phones, FAX's or e-mail. Just a few of the amazing people whose signatures are on the board include: Rabbit Bartholomew, Ian Cairns, Randy Rarrick, Shaun Tomson, Greg Noll, Drew Kampion, Linda Benson, Bob McTavish & Al Merrick.

Steve Walden was just hoping the board would get about $7000-$9000.00, he was stoked to see the board sell for $16,000. " This event is very special to me and I am especially proud that our donation this year was a collaborative effort with so many of my friends and colleagues" says Walden.

The "Signatures" board was won by Fernando Aguerre of Reef, the board will be added to his famous private collection of surfboards. "We are very proud to have this board included in Fernando's collection"... adds Steve Walden. With the help of some dedicated surfers the event ultimately raised over $480,000 for cancer research.

Just arrived the 9'11 SUP

Just arrived, the new 9'11 Walden SUP

The new 9’11” SUP is the smaller SUP in the Walden Magic SUP series. The 9’11” Magic SUP has the same design elements as the 10’10 Magic SUP that has become know as “The Padillac” but with reduced volume in thickness and length.

The 9’11” is designed for a smaller person who is a beginner to intermediate up to approx. 180 lbs. or a better surfer (up to 225 lbs.) who prefers less volume in their SUP rides.

The new 9’11” Magic SUP is built with the Magic model elements which include beveled rails for maneuverability and a concave bottom very stability . The 9’11” Magic SUP is a great addition to the Magic series, it even nose rides.