Jack O'Neill: Santa Cruz icon and westsuit pioneer passes away at 94
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“When you get all screwed up, and you jump in the ocean, everything’s all right again.”
My first wetsuit was an O'Neill that my parents got for me in the mid 70's here at his local shop... got many hours of enjoyment riding waves in it.
Memorial paddle out happening today (at the spot right behind where this picture was taken) and I expect it will be an absolute zoo.
Ride in Peace
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RIP
RIP
lost another surf icon, John Severson recently too. founder of surfer mag
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paddle out is actually JULY
memorial paddle out is actually JULY 9th...
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Jack - Thanks For The
Jack - Thanks For The Wetsuits ! RIP !
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I Got My First O'Neill
I Got My First O'Neill Wetsuit in 1975 !
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I wore his suits from 69
I wore his suits from 69 through the end of the 70s at least.
RIP Jack.
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Was he the inspiration for
Was he the inspiration for The Most Interesting Man In The World?