Sad news washed over the worldwide surf community today, as news that legendary surfer and shaper Don Hansen has passed away. He was 88 years old.
Hansen was a lifelong surfer, and the mind behind Hansen Surfboards, an iconic surfboard brand born in the sixties and enduring throughout decades. Out of the shaping room, Hansen was also a notable wave-rider, landing on the cover of this very magazine in 1962.
May the final paddle out be smooth and the waves perfect. See you on the other side.....
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DeleteRIP to a legend in our surf town. Absolutely the nicest family. ❤️
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DeleteI've lived here for 20 years and have never seen military assets moved through the city via rail. I creep out 24/7, unless of course the Dalmatians blocked my view?
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RIP. 😢
DeleteAs expected, The Freakshow is totally disrespectful as usual.
Elevator and the Blakespear puke clan do not understand the importance of appreciating and respecting local heroes. Thank you, Don Hansen, for being a living example of a true American🇺🇸 living a bold and vigorous life.
Thank you for your contributions to setting the culture in Encinitas. Godspeed Don ❤️
Thanks for contributing to the tribute to Don Hansen...No class...
DeleteYes, a super nice man
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DeleteW Bush created the moniker “Axis of Evil” to lump together Iraq, Iran, and North Korea.
ReplyDeleteSince then the US has attacked Iraq and Iran, but not North Korea.
What lesson do you think the world has learned?
Get nukes now. By any means necessary.
The US has caused the world to get more unstable and dangerous.
Such a disrespectful freak show turd.
DeleteCan we retire the "freakshow" name calling and get back to discussing topics on here?
Deleteif it walks like a freak and talks like a freak…. You call it what it looks and talks like
DeleteActions always speak louder than words. You might want to consider just start acting respectfully and you won’t have to carry that title your whole life.
Now pipe down and show some respect for the Hansen family. ❤️
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Delete159. We can't. They won't play in the sandbox.
ReplyDeleteI met him last year. He was kind, funny and a very proud positive man. He will be missed.
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DeleteI have or had that same copy copy of Surfer Mag with Don on the cover surfing across the wall at Velzyland. I hope I kept it after selling some surfing mags of the 60's and early 70's. years ago.
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DeleteRIP. Encinitas Legend. ❤️
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DeleteDon was a Republican jerk!
ReplyDeleteNo different than any other Republican I’ve met.
Freakshow comments, don’t matter.
DeleteReal Americans don’t like turds.
7:32am Aren't you special? Hint, in a church lady way.
ReplyDeleteHansen’s is an overpriced tourist trap.
ReplyDeleteThere I said it. Prove me wrong.
I've gone there since the 70s loved it then, still do. Don't have to prove anything to you sounds like you shop elsewhere so why do you care? Weirdo.
DeleteWhiny little victim. That usually equals Freakshow member. Sniveling little victims. 😭, like 😡Brad.
DeleteThis blog is all class...
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DeleteI find it weird that everyone speaks in reverent tones about a businessman who cashed in on the commercialization of surf culture.
ReplyDeleteHe sold a lifestyle of slack key guitar, corduroy shorts, and tanned bodies to fund a different life in Montana.
Good for him. He was a great businessman, and did very well for himself. His family should be proud.
But he’s not all that different from the condo builders. In fact, he’s probably responsible for a goodly chunk of the condo demand.
It’s difficult to separate surf culture from its exploitation for money.
Wow. If you can't wish RIP then STFU and sit down. Jesus.
Delete10:27- amen to that.
DeleteRIP Don. ❤️
Wrong time, wrong space to have a conversation about commercialization of surf culture. Save that for the whole Mickey Dora/Gidget universe of surf blaming. California is full of surf shops, Hansen's is our iconic shop in this area. 'Nuff said.
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DeleteThe Encinitas Surboards sticker and hoodie is the unofficial logo of Encinitas.
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DeleteJust who is the real freakshow here?
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Delete1:21pm Thanks for outing yourself as the moronic freakshow you cannot help yourself from being.
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DeleteRIP Don. Godspeed with a life well played. ❤️
ReplyDeleteOnly one true legend of surfing around here.
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Funny Stan.. nice try Kook.
DeleteEven though you are a turd, we hope you are enjoying your Florida waves. Did the 🐧 ever get free, or is she still getting beat down by you?
Stan is a Kook.
Don is a real legend. ❤️. Godspeed Don!