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off the wall

Off the Wall came dramactically to prominance during 1976-1977 with the growing professionalism of the sport.
The excellent photographic potential was demonstrated in Bill Delaney's Free Ride, 1977, featuring the water photography of Dan Merkel.

Shaun Tomson, Off The Wall, 1977.
Photograph : Dan Merkel

Surfing Magazine February 1980.
Volume 16 Number 2, page 75.

Mark Richards and 6ft 4'' Twin
Off The Wall, 1977.
Photograph : Lance Trout

Surfing Magazine February 1980.
Volume 16 Number 2, page 90.

Mark Richards and 6ft 4'' Twin
Off The Wall, 1977.
Photograph : Lance Trout
Surfing Magazine June-July 1978.
Volume 14 Number 3, page 47

Mark Richards (Twin fin) and Shaun Tomson (Single Fin)
Off The Wall, 1977.
Photograph : Lance Trout.
Surfing Magazine March 1984
Volume 20 Number 3 page 123.