who invented the surfboard
The invention of the surfboard rocker could be credited to Bob Simmons (1919-1954). Bob Simmons is also the guy you could call the âFather of the Modern Surfboardâ. He introduced number of innovations and new shapes. Bob Simmons was constantly experimenting with surfboard designs.
Hollow surfboards were invented in 1926 by a surfer named Tom Blake (1902 â 1994). Besides being one of the most influential and important figures in the history of surfing Tom Blake was also a national swimming champion, inventor, author and actor. Hollow surfboards soon replaced the old solid surfboards.