The 1958 Pig is really where it all started. This is the first shape that made surfing accessible to everyone in the late 50’s and really blossomed in the early to mid 60’s. Referred to as the “pig”, due to its overall curved outline and wide hips in the tail, the pig evolved at the same time as polyester foam and enabled the youth along the California coastline to flock to the beaches and give surfing a try.

Originally made popular by the shaping and surfboard building team of Dale Velzy and Hap Jacobs, the foam and fiberglass pig model was lighter and more maneuverable than anything that had been produced to date. Before long every manufacturer had their version of the Velzy/Jacobs Pig.

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. While the deck line is perfectly flat, the bottom has a low entry rocker that makes for smooth paddling and glide. The rails are thinner and more foiled and finely tuned than the “tennis ball” rails on the Pigs from the 50’s.

Whether you had one of those old Pigs as your first board, or you just want to experience what riding a Pig is all about, the 1958 Pig will impress you and take you back to the roots of California Surfing. Summertime sessions on a Pig, at San Onofre, Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz, Malibu, or San Diego, will take you back to the magical carefree times of surfing’s infancy…. and you’ll be smilin’ ear to ear.

SIZE RANGE: 8'6" to 11'0"

AVG DIMS @ 10'0":

• Nose: 16 1/2"

• Width: 22 1/4"

• Tail: 17 1/2"

• Thickness: 3 1/4"

• Stock Stringer: 1/4” Cedar

FIN SET UP: Single Glass-On

RESIN: Clear or Color(s), Pin Lines, Hot Coats

FINISH: Sanded & Sealed OR Glossed & Polished