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Vale Shane Stedman: An innovative shaper, entrepreneur and raconteur, Shane Stedman was a dynamic figure in the surfing world for more than half a century. Shane featured prominently in the early issues of Tracks (1970-80) and soon made a name for himself as a charismatic craftsman, who wasn\u2019t afraid to take risks with designs and creative campaigns. Most importantly he seemed to embody the spirit of fun and opportunity that surfing offered in those early times \u2013 he kept it up for 85 years. \u00a0R.I.P Shane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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