The Quiksilver In Memory Of EDDI EAIKAU (SOLD)

RMSOLD

Condition : 10/10
Colour : Black
Tag : Quiksilver
Made In KoreaMaterial : 100% cotton
Size : L
pit to pit = 22"
length = 29"

Edward Ryon Makuahanai Aikau (Kahului, Hawaii, May 4, 1946–March 17, 1978) was a well-known Hawaiian lifeguard and surfer. The words Makua Hanai in Eddie Aikau's full name meansfeeding parent,an adoptive, nurturing, fostering parent,in the Hawaiian language. As the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu, he saved many lives and became famous for surfing the big Hawaiian surf, winning several awards including the 1977 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Aikau
http://live.quiksilver.com/2008/bigwave/press.php
http://quiksilverlive.com/eddieaikau/2012/
http://quiksilverlive.com/eddieaikau/2012/blog,195,eddie.en.html