Yesterday New Zealand Wetsuit manufacturers Bodyline Wetsuits closed their doors for the last time. A true iconic New Zealand made brand. Over the years Bodyline suits were a fixture in pretty much every New Zealand lineup. Many crew will have a story to tell about the amazing people that worked there over the years, and their service which was second to none. On a personal level owner Matt Hall was a mentor to me, never short of sound advice, and one of my close friends. Thanks Matty! We’ve compiled a few classic images from over the years, some of the legends that have supported and still support Bodyline, courtesy of Logan Murray. A tribute to a piece of NZ surfing history. All the best to Matt, Miki, Owen and the Bodyline team. JEREME
All images ©Logan Murray.
The legend himself Matty Hall in the tub at his favorite place. Bodyline country.
Classic Owen Barnes, Matty’s right hand man. Again in Bodyline country.
Master shaper Andy Jordan, never seen the man out of a Bodyline suit to this day.
Punis Farm royalty, Greg Scott.
The ninja Matt Bennett an idol to the DGZ team since we were groms.
Stacey Lamb and Brent Hutchieson, Taranaki.
Jay Quinn was on the Bodyline team for years
One of the main men behind SurfingNZ Steve Ria.
Back in the day Kehu Butler’s dad Kahn Butler was a super grom himself.
Master longboard craftsman Roger Hall, a staunch Bodyline supporter.
Owen Barnes on the beach at Punis, from the very first day that I ever surfed here the Bodyline boys have ruled The Island, and still do.
A clip that I made for the crew last year to celebrate 25 years in business.