Members brettmainer Posted June 4, 2017 Members Share Posted June 4, 2017 Jack O'Neill passed away on Friday after a long life well lived. Thank you Jack for inventing the wetsuit and for being an advocate for the oceans. You will be in my thoughts this afternoon as I put on my board shorts and vest that bear your name and enjoy my time on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted June 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2017 I never knew the first thing about Jack but was saddened to hear of his loss. Their gear is literally the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted June 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2017 The best quality gear without a doubt.He lost an eye to a surfing accident yrs ago and lived on the beach for yrs in Santa Cruz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller CParrish43 Posted June 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2017 Legend , RIP Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller baja Posted June 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2017 Surfed in Santa Cruz in the 1970-71 timeframe. Indicators must be going off to honor Jack and his contribution to surfing and all water sports. Valle com Dios amigo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller cruznski Posted June 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2017 So sorry to hear of his passing, he was an integral part of the fabric of Santa Cruz where I have lived over half my life. I had the pleasure of meeting him on the O'Neill boat over a decade ago and I will always remember him. All my condolences to his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cent Posted June 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2017 My brother and I got our first wet suits from Jack. We bought them directly from him in 1961. Hack took care of us. My Dad had just purchased a 1961 Chris Craft and we wanted to get an early start tobtry it out and Jack had the answer. I lived in the Bay Area as did Jack. I still have those two suits in my shed at the lake. They are occasionally loaned to a youngster here in Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted June 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2017 "Its always summer on the inside" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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