Mr. Pipeline. Won the ’72 and ’73 PipeMasters—soul-arching on a single-fin Lightning Bolt. His surfboard company was the first to sponsor surfers with free boards. The master of style is accredited with being among the first to surf Uluwatu, Bali. In the ’70s he frequented places like La Punta Roca in El Salvador and is responsible for encouraging a whole new generation of kids to get into the sport. Laird Hamilton says that Gerry is the one who told him about the Atom Blaster a.k.a Jaws a.k.a. Peahi.
“There is wisdom in waves. Some surfers see it right away, others never do. To find success in surfing, we must learn to be in harmony with nature.” – Excerpt from Gerry Lopez’s book, Surf Is Where You Find It
Great top 5! Was excited to see who number 1 was????
Not top, just goofy. Was the king of del Monte in 1975.
Wayne Lynch, David Nuhiwa?, Tom Carroll, Phil Edwards, Gerry Lopez, my top five
Wayne Lynch going vertical and attempting carving 360s was way ahead of his time for the unique lines he was drawing on waves. Good list.????????
Better than my own! ????
Occy ????…. Wayne lynch ….Gerry….Madina…..
I know. I know. Let me have it. Wayne should most definitely be on the list! Haha, but you only gave 4… so who’s the 5th?
Ítalo? Corky? Tom Carrol? Luke Egan?
So many are worthy.
Cheers. ????????