Inspired by a twin fin surfboard with a "trigger point" fin, Anderson developed the Thruster prototype and took it on tour to Hawaii and California. Upon returning to Sydney, he crafted two additional surfboards with a similar design. He went on to win both the Bells Beach Classic and the World Surf League Offshore Pipeline Masters in 1981, revolutionizing surfing with a design that dominated the sport for four decades.
Anderson retired from professional surfing in the mid-80s and received the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 for his contributions to surfboard design. He published his autobiography, "Thrust: The Simon Anderson Story", in 2011 and was inducted into the Surfer's Hall of Fame. He has supported various team riders, including Kerby Brown and Christo Hall.
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TAX REFUND - TAX FREE SHOPPING
Did you know that if you reside outside the European Union you are entitled to a refund of the VAT (Value Added Tax) paid in our store?
When paying for purchases over 61,50 EUR, ask for a Global Blue Tax Free Form and, on the day of departure, get everything taken care of at the airport.
Tax Free Shopping in 3 steps:
1. Form Issuance: when shopping in our store, you will pay full amount (including VAT) and get a Global Blue Tax-Free Form. Fill out the form with the required information.
2. Customs Validation: at the airport, when leaving the EU, go to the nearest Customs or self- validation Kiosk and present your filled-out Tax Free Form, passport, and original purchase receipts for validation. Goods should be kept unused and available for inspection.
3. VAT Tax Refund: add your payment details online to receive the refund automatically. If you prefer, find a nearby Refund Office displaying the Global Blue star logo, present your validated Tax Free Form and passport, and receive your refund in cash. The refund paid is the VAT value deducted from Global Blue's service fee.
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