I am starting a blog that is all about “PIG” shape surfboards. I am trying to have this blog be a site where people can see all different shapes, surfshots, definitions and read experiences about a pig. I am happy to do the photoshop work required to clean up board shots. using a ladder and a bucket can do wonders for template and rocker shots.
I am getting way into these boards. Lance Carson made me one, Dano made me one, Matt Calvani just made me one, Gene Cooper and I are working on something big, Dano is making me another one (except this new one is blasa) and Enoshi in Japan is working on one for me (at least that is my understanding).
I am all about the wide tail, D fin, narrow nose board. These 3 elements more or less define a “Pig” board as far as I am concerned.
I am starting this blog in an effort to have a place on the internet where people can learn about pig boards. The more enthusiatic I became regarding my boards and my experiences on them , the more frustrated i became on the lack of content on ther internet. Hence my effort. Please send me any pictures or stories or definitions you have concerning pig boards. I will post it on my blog.
That cut me out, thanks ACE. I finished my Pigish 10’ 7" a couple weeks ago but it’s tiny entry V to flat to roll in the back with a pivot fin. I can’t imagine how slow it would be if I rolled the whole bottom.
my buddy’s dad-in-law still has his original balsa velzy pig he bought in '56. to this day it is the only board he likes surfing. it is in cherry shape. the all-time pig board…absolutely beautiful!
I was ‘‘addicted’’ to surfing by a borrowed 9’ 0’’ x 20’’ balsa, Velzy/Jacobs Pig. Narrow nose, probably 15 inches max. The board cost my friend Ricky $75 dollars new! Wish I had a time machine.
I like point surf. I am not a big wave charger. These boards fit MY surfing style. I have had a blast on the beach breaks with them also. The recent pigs I have had the pleasure to experience are amazing nose riders.