Gerry Lopez Talks Story at Patagonia

Sways,

Last night was an experience. For those that couldn’t make it, I compiled some choice moments and some of Maggie’s photos on 70.

Here’s a shaping related tidbit (paraphrased):

There are alot of changes going on in the industry… …molded boards made overseas… Back then we called them pop outs. The only guys riding them were paid to.

More at:

http://www.70percent.org/blog/gerry-lopez-speaks-at-patagonia

I don’t know what more can be said about Gerry that has’nt already been said. He truly has been and still is an inspiration on how to surf and live life. My only regret is that I could’nt have been there. How about one at the Patagonia in Haleiwa? That would be classic…Thanks for the pics.

Oh man this picture brings back memories! I remember drooling over the boards in this shot!!!

You were there? Sick. :smiley:

We just got back from seeing Gerry at the Surfing Heritage Foundation. Total blast. The thing that got to me was seeing gerfect Pipeline with almost no one out in the lineup. I miss those days (doesn’t mean i don’t love all you other surfers though - just don’t surf Pipe anymore).