Wave Rider Magazine

(17 issues available)

Wave Rider/Skate Rider – When Peter Townsend formed the International Professional Surfers organization in 1975 in Hawaii, John and Gunnar Griffin quickly formed the American Professional Surfers to represent stateside pro surfing. Simultaneously, they began publication of Wave Rider Magazine to support the fledgling organization. This magazine was in print from 1975 to 1982 and featured extensive contest coverage including the historic Florida Pro series which was also founded by the Griffin brothers. It also features interviews, travelogues and photography by many talented photographers. They later added Skate Rider Magazine to his publication which was equally involved in promoting the sport of skateboarding. The quarterly was literally printed back-to-back. One half of the magazine was Wave Rider – flip it over and the other half was Skate Rider.

Wave Rider
Fall 1975 – Vol. 1

Wave Rider
Winter 1976 – Vol. 2

Wave Rider
Spring 1976 – Vol. 3

Wave Rider
Fall 1976 – Florida Pro Special Edition

Wave Rider
Winter 1976-77 – Vol. 4 or 5

Wave Rider
Fall 1977 – Vol. 6

Wave Rider
Winter-Spring 1978 – Vol. 7

Wave Rider
Summer 1978 – Vol. 8

Wave Rider
Fall-Winter 1978 – Vol. 9

Wave Rider
Spring 1979 – Vol. 10

Wave Rider
Summer 1979 – Vol. 11

Wave Rider
Fall 1979 – Vol. 12

Wave Rider
Winter 1979-80 – Vol. 13

Wave Rider
Fall-Winter 1980 – Vol. 15

Wave Rider
Spring 1981 – Vol. 16

Wave Rider
Summer 1981 – Vol. 17

Wave Rider
Winter 1982 – Vol. 18