
History of Surfboard Design: Dale Velzy and The Pig
The revolutionary “pig” model, designed by Dale Velzy in 1955, was the main development of the decade, and was an essential turning point in the way surfers rode the waves. Velzy’s …
1958 PIG — Roger Hinds Surfboards
The plan shape, or outline, of the Roger Hinds 1958 Pig is an exact replica of the Velzy/Jacobs Pig of yesteryear. But Roger has improved the riding ability of the Pig by making subtle …
Pig Performer Series - Bing Surfboards
A new style of board for a new era of stylish surfing, combining attributes from all eras. Imagine the glide and trim from the 60's combined with Jeff Hackman’s style from the 70's and 80’s …
DT Pig - Surfboards by Donald Takayama
Named after its wide hips near the tail. This board was the ultimate hot dog board of the time period. Inspired from the days of shaping with Donald's mentor, Velzy. Pig Evolution and Pig …
The Pig - Hobie Surf Shop
The Pig was born! It gave the rider greater maneuverability in the pocket and increased hold for noseriding. Overnight, hotdogging entered the surfer’s vernacular and riding waves would …
The Pig Surfboard - WAVE ARCADE
What is The Pig Surfboard? The Pig is essentially a classic Malibu longboard flipped upside down. The wide point is pushed towards the tail, the tail is wide and full, and the nose is narrow and …
Feral Pig - Bing Surfboards
The Bing Feral Pig is a collaborative project between Bing head shaper, Matt Calvani and Mike Black, founder of Surf-A-Pig. Mike says, "I love the way a pig rides. In the beginning of 2009 I …
Classic Pig - Bing Surfboards
A tribute to the late 50s and early 60s, the Classic Pig was every surfboard manufacturer's "bread and butter." This board features a 2" balsa or 1" redwood stringer, classic heavy foam, volan …
The Pig | New Zealand - Le Noel Surfboards
Experience the user-friendly and versatile Pig longboard, a classic surfboard design from the late '50s with refined features and soft rails that make it easy to control and draw long turns.
pig board - Encyclopedia of Surfing
Wide-hipped, blunt-tailed surfboard, generally about 10 feet long and weighing 25 to 30 pounds, invented and popularized in the mid-1950s by California board-maker Dale Velzy. The pig …