Surfboard Wax: A History

The complete history of surfboard wax, the colorful individuals behind wax companies like Surf Research, Mr. Zog's, and Mrs. Palmers, through stories and over 300 images.

Thoroughly entertaining and informative, this unique book chronicles the story of surfboard wax — from surfers' early use of household candle wax through the advent of a whole industry devoted to achieving the best traction.

Meet the colorful individuals behind the "Big Three" wax companies -- Surf Research, Mr. Zog's, and Mrs. Palmers -- and read about their early manufacturing and marketing ventures. Amusing stories about these and other wax pioneers fill the pages of this book, along with over 300 full color pictures of the wax and its original packaging, from extreme to mainstream.