John Peck, the pioneering Pipeline surfer who is widely revered as the first regularfooter to ride inside the tube at the infamous wave, has died. He was 81.
Following news of his passing, surfers far and wide honored the late legend. They remembered his profound influence on the surfing world – from board design to technique in the water. Specifically, his patented backside rail grab, which would later be dubbed the “pigdog” stance, and is still used today by the world’s best tube-riders.
Here’s a tribute from Southern California powerhouse competitor turned Costa Rican expat and surf camp operator, Jim Hogan…