Fantastic pin in beautiful condition.
The gold trim on this pin was nearly impossible to photography without it distorting. The pin looks like new however and is in fantastic condition.
This is truly a rarity with this being the only example we have ever seen on the market.
Formerly known as the Bells Beach Surfing Classic the Rip Curl Pro Surfing Competition is one of the largest and most prestigious in the world.
Held annually every Easter at Bells Beach near Torquay in Victoria it has run continuously since 1961, becoming a professional competition in 1973.
Design
Metal lapel with enamel overlay depicting an angel holding a surfboard over its head.
History
Rip Curl is a major Australian manufacturer and retailer of boardwear. The company was founded in 1969 by Doug Warbrick and Brian Singer in Torquay, Victoria, Australia and initially produced surfboards. In 1970, they decided to begin production of wetsuits, with emphasis on transforming diving technology into a wetsuit suitable for surfing. Rip Curl has become one of the largest boardwear brands in Australia, Europe and South America and is also active in North America. The “Rip Curl Pro” was formerly the Bells Beach Surf Classic. The Rip Curl Pro is a surfing competition held in and around Torquay with the main event based at Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia. The event winner is awarded the prestigious ‘Bell’ trophy.
*All biographical details taken from Wikipedia for educational purposes only.
