Retro Runners

But it was not just about retro ripping, but having old school fun on retro-style vintage surfboards.

Stylish cut-backs and carves were the order of the day as a stiff SE brushed back the surf into perfectly groomed little pearlers. Old school judging criteria saw the surfers opt for the surf moves from yesteryear, riding one of the vintage boards selected from the Vudu Surf collection.

Mikey February, Royden Bryson and Tristan Gardner were stand-outs, along with Jasper Eales, Tash Mentasti and Dunty La Trobe.

"It was an amazing day of surfing with such a good vibe down here," said contest organiser Kai Linder. "A flawless summer day here in the Cape, with ideal conditions at Llandudno for the event."

There was some smooth retro riding throughout the day, with tuck in barrels and classical fluid moves. Bodysurfers hit the chilly lineup with their handslides to ride some runners. Winners were Brian Little, Harry Alcock, Ian Thurtell and Sacha Specker.

After the prizegiving, the bands got rocking at the Llandudno Surf Lifesaving club, with Bilderberg Motel, Taleswapper, The Dyna Jets, The Larter Brothers and Roastin' Records keeping the party going into the evening.

The event helped to raise funds for the Llandudno Surf Lifesaving Club. The RVCA Rolling Retro was presented by El Jimador, with Vans and Vudu Surf as supporting sponsors.

To check images go to the RVCA South Africa Facebook page www.facebook.com/RVCA.South.Africa or see the Wavescape gallery by Grant Scholtz here