Quiksilver
Surfing's biggest, richest, and most successful company; maker of surfwear, wetsuits, and all manner of surfing accessories; founded in 1970 in Victoria, Australia, as an offshoot of Rip Curl wetsuits, by Torquay surfer Alan Green. The Quiksilver name was lifted from acid-rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service. Green himself designed and drew the logo. Quiksilver's original signature product was...
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Quiksilver's Echo Beach line of trunks, 1980. Photo: Jack McCoySubscribe to view
Kelly Slater (right) and Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight, 2012Subscribe to view
Quiksilver founder Alan Green. Photo: Stephen CooneySubscribe to view
Quiksilver teamrider Wayne Bartholomew, 1981. Photo: Jeff DivineSubscribe to view
Quiksilver teamrider Stephanie Gilmore. Photo: ASPSubscribe to view
Quiksilver Pro New York, 2011. Photo: Tyler CuddySubscribe to view
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Quiksilver's Echo Beach line of trunks, 1980. Photo: Jack McCoy
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Kelly Slater (right) and Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight, 2012
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Quiksilver founder Alan Green. Photo: Stephen Cooney
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Quiksilver teamrider Wayne Bartholomew, 1981. Photo: Jeff Divine
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Quiksilver teamrider Stephanie Gilmore. Photo: ASP
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Quiksilver Pro New York, 2011. Photo: Tyler Cuddy