
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 innovation introduced a range of creative growth to surfing and, as a result, the Pig became the surfboard of the moment in California.
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 Tom Curren on a bladed out narrow gun in Hawaii.
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 sold my quiver of "nose rider" logs in an effort to fund a new quiver of pigs.
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 changes to the deck, bottom, and rails to make this board surprising fun to surf today.
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 never be the same!
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 tapered.
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 Light Weight (LW) are also available.
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 glass, a narrow nose, no concave, slight belly, wide point further back and a classic glass-bead wood fin, providing an authent
Lance Carson Surfboards: Shapes: The Pig
I wanted it to have class. In my opinion, some of today's Pigs have too much "bump" on the hip. Also, some of their fins are all wrong. If you want it to ride like a pig, then make it like a Pig. And ask anyone...mine do.
Pig — andreini surfboards
Pig. Low rocker. Wide point back. Narrow nose. D fin retro. For old school surfing. From 9’-10’2”. Best in longboard conditions and for stronger surfers as they require more muscle to turn!