Originally from New Zealand , Allan started shaping boards on the west side of O'ahu in ' 69 , eventually moving to Australia 's Gold Coast .
A gifted craftsman , Allan Byrne was renowned for his original hand - shaped channel - bottom boards .
Originally from New Zealand , Allan Byrne started shaping boards on the west side of O'ahu in ' 69 , eventually moving to Australia 's Gold Coast .
A gifted craftsman , Allan Byrne was renowned for his original hand - shaped channel - bottom boards .