Da Bull
November 5th, 1957, was the date that changed big wave surfing forever. Nicknamed "Da Bull" by Phil Edwards, referencing his physique and the way he charged down the face of a wave, ready to pounce on his prey. Jim Kempton, president of the California Surf Museum, said, "In look and style, he could be the Babe Ruth of surfing.”
With a bodybuilder's physique, Greg Noll designed and always wore his iconic black-and-white prison-stripe trunks so he would stand out in surf magazine photos. A fearless surfer and a superstar in his sport, in 1957 he was the first to surf Waimea Bay, 14 years after a local teenager had died there. Residents insisted that no one should surf the dangerous waters. His fellow surfers and the local Hawaiians thought surfing Waimea Bay was impossible.
He was also the first to ride a wave breaking on the outside reef at Banzai Pipeline in November 1964, and on Dec. 4, 1969, at Makaha, he faced conditions that even made Waimea seem too perilous to attempt. Noll estimated his chances of survival at 50-50 but said he wouldn’t have forgiven himself if he hadn’t tried. Battling a “huge, massive, black wall” of water, Noll dropped down the face of the wave, wiped out, and later described seeing only a tiny patch of sunlight as he swam a mile back to shore. Fred Hemmings, another big-wave surfer who witnessed the event, said, “If it had been anyone else in that situation, he would have died.”
This painting is dedicated to one of the most legendary surfers who ever lived, Greg Noll, a man of great character and an American pioneer of big wave surfing. A prominent longboard shaper and surfboard-making business owner, Greg Noll was a fearless surfer who, in the 1960s, tackled stunningly big waves in Hawaii, California, and around the world.
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Our Giclée Fine Art Prints are printed and framed here in California, using state-of-the-art Epson Fine Art Printers. We use archival Epson inks and acid-free matte Fine Art Watercolor Paper to create prints of museum-standard in the highest quality. We pride ourselves in using top-quality wood moldings, acrylic glazing with UV protection, and acid-free mats along with 100% acid-free foam core backing.
The prints are mounted on solid wood frames, built with a 2-inch mat board to provide the sturdy feel, flush setting, and quality aesthetic you'd find in any fine art gallery.
Our frames come in three different styles to choose from: white, black, or white oak, and are fitted with framing-grade acrylic.
They are ready to hang on delivery with WallBuddies for a secure, flush fit to your wall as you see in state-of-the-art galleries and museums. All our artworks are made-to-order specifically for you.
We do offer free shipping on all orders in the US at this time. All frames are custom made to order and will take less than 5 business days to ship out. You will be able to track your packages through tracking found in your email post purchase. Please ensure that your order is being delivered to an address where you can safely acquire your package, as we cannot take responsibility for stolen packages. We will notify you if there are any unforeseen delays. If you have any questions, please contact us for further assistance. We will do our best to accommodate any requests.
If you have any questions, please contact us for further assistance. We will do our best to accommodate any requests.
We print and hand make custom frames to the size and color of your choice. Because of this, our team is unable to accept returns or exchanges at this time. After 24 hours of ordering, we are unable to make any changes or cancellations as the order is already in process. If you have any questions, please contact us for further assistance. We will do our best to accommodate any requests.
November 5th, 1957, was the date that changed big wave surfing forever. Nicknamed "Da Bull" by Phil Edwards, referencing his physique and the way he charged down the face of a wave, ready to pounce on his prey. Jim Kempton, president of the California Surf Museum, said, "In look and style, he could be the Babe Ruth of surfing.”
With a bodybuilder's physique, Greg Noll designed and always wore his iconic black-and-white prison-stripe trunks so he would stand out in surf magazine photos. A fearless surfer and a superstar in his sport, in 1957 he was the first to surf Waimea Bay, 14 years after a local teenager had died there. Residents insisted that no one should surf the dangerous waters. His fellow surfers and the local Hawaiians thought surfing Waimea Bay was impossible.
He was also the first to ride a wave breaking on the outside reef at Banzai Pipeline in November 1964, and on Dec. 4, 1969, at Makaha, he faced conditions that even made Waimea seem too perilous to attempt. Noll estimated his chances of survival at 50-50 but said he wouldn’t have forgiven himself if he hadn’t tried. Battling a “huge, massive, black wall” of water, Noll dropped down the face of the wave, wiped out, and later described seeing only a tiny patch of sunlight as he swam a mile back to shore. Fred Hemmings, another big-wave surfer who witnessed the event, said, “If it had been anyone else in that situation, he would have died.”
This painting is dedicated to one of the most legendary surfers who ever lived, Greg Noll, a man of great character and an American pioneer of big wave surfing. A prominent longboard shaper and surfboard-making business owner, Greg Noll was a fearless surfer who, in the 1960s, tackled stunningly big waves in Hawaii, California, and around the world.
R I E T V E L D®
Our Giclée Fine Art Prints are printed and framed here in California, using state-of-the-art Epson Fine Art Printers. We use archival Epson inks and acid-free matte Fine Art Watercolor Paper to create prints of museum-standard in the highest quality. We pride ourselves in using top-quality wood moldings, acrylic glazing with UV protection, and acid-free mats along with 100% acid-free foam core backing.
The prints are mounted on solid wood frames, built with a 2-inch mat board to provide the sturdy feel, flush setting, and quality aesthetic you'd find in any fine art gallery.
Our frames come in three different styles to choose from: white, black, or white oak, and are fitted with framing-grade acrylic.
They are ready to hang on delivery with WallBuddies for a secure, flush fit to your wall as you see in state-of-the-art galleries and museums. All our artworks are made-to-order specifically for you.
We do offer free shipping on all orders in the US at this time. All frames are custom made to order and will take less than 5 business days to ship out. You will be able to track your packages through tracking found in your email post purchase. Please ensure that your order is being delivered to an address where you can safely acquire your package, as we cannot take responsibility for stolen packages. We will notify you if there are any unforeseen delays. If you have any questions, please contact us for further assistance. We will do our best to accommodate any requests.
If you have any questions, please contact us for further assistance. We will do our best to accommodate any requests.
We print and hand make custom frames to the size and color of your choice. Because of this, our team is unable to accept returns or exchanges at this time. After 24 hours of ordering, we are unable to make any changes or cancellations as the order is already in process. If you have any questions, please contact us for further assistance. We will do our best to accommodate any requests.
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