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Deep Dive: Fish: The Surfboard Documentary (2016)

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Fish: The Surfboard Documentary
The documentary focuses on the fish brand of surfboards and its significant influence on surf culture over the past 30 years. It covers the innovative design origins of the surfboard and features insights from key figures in the surfing community, including Cory Edging, Jeff Ching, Josh Hall, Steve Lis, and Al Merrick. Director Joseph Ryan presents a narrative that intertwines personal stories from the pioneers of surfing with the evolution of surfboard technology. The film runs for 90 minutes, providing an in-depth look at how these innovations have shaped the sport and culture of surfing.

Why Watch

  • •Meet surfing pioneers like Steve Lis and Al Merrick.
  • •Find out how surfboard design changed over three decades.
  • •See the evolution of surf culture through personal stories.

Did You Know

•The fish brand of surfboards has impacted surf culture for 30 years.
•The film features interviews with five surfing pioneers.
•Director Joseph Ryan created this documentary in 2016.

Perfect For

Surfing enthusiastsSports documentary fansDesign innovation followers