Meet the Olo—the massive, finless surfboard of Hawaiian royalty. Carved from wiliwili wood, blessed with sacred rituals, and sometimes requiring a human sacrifice (not for surfing, don’t worry), this board is a time capsule of ancient surfing. Imagine hauling a 200-pound tree trunk to the lineup—no carrying straps! Before foamies, fiberglass, or even fins, the Olo ruled the waves. Here’s how it shaped the history of surfing.
