Legendary surfer and shaper Ben Aipa passes away
editor • January 17, 2021
Iconic Hawaiian surf legend Ben Aipa has passed away at the age of 78.
Aipa was an accomplished surfer, an innovative surfboard shaper, and a tenacious coach who influenced several generations of wave riders.
As one of the standout figures of 1970s surfing, he introduced the swallowtail and the "stinger" in surfboard design.
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