Gerry Lopez frequented the semi-secret reefs in and around Aina Haina as well as better known surf spots in Metro-Honolulu.
12 Facts About Gerry Lopez
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Gerry Lopez was widely recognized as the best tuberider in the world, and won the Pipeline Masters competition in 1972 and 1973, which was pseudo-named the Gerry Lopez Pipeline Masters until the death of Andy Irons in 2010.
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In 1999, Gerry Lopez was selected as "Waterman of the Year" by the Surf Industries Manufacturing Association.
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Gerry Lopez played an important role in the industry of commercial surfboard manufacturing.
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Gerry Lopez created the simple but eye catching Lightning Bolt jag, which became extremely popular in the 1970s.
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Gerry Lopez has worked as an actor, appearing mostly in films by fellow ex-surfer John Milius.
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Gerry Lopez has appeared in numerous surfing documentaries, including Five Summer Stories, Tales From The Tube, Step Into Liquid, and Riding Giants.
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Gerry Lopez is an ambassador for Patagonia clothing company and has written at least one essay for their catalogs.
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Gerry Lopez appears frequently in ads and catalogs for Rainbow Sandals, and is a friend of the founder of the company and fellow surfer, Jay Longley.
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In 2008, Gerry Lopez authored a book called Surf Is Where You Find It.
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Since about the early 1990s, Gerry Lopez has lived in Bend, Oregon, with his wife Toni and their son, Alex.
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Snowboarding has become a passion for both father and son, and Gerry Lopez applied his talents as a craftsman to making snowboards.