The girl board that changed surfing forever

Before shortboards ruled the lineup, something radical happened at Malibu in the summer of 1950—thanks to a teenage girl named Vicki Flaxman and her custom "girl board." In this episode, we trace how a lighter balsa board, some curious beach dudes, and a well-timed cutback helped shift surfing from straight-line cruising to performance turns. It's a story of innovation, gender, and the moment surfing style started to change forever. Oh, and yes—revenge, breakups, and stolen boards are all part of the plot.