Without Jack O'Neill, there would not be surfing as it is known today. He not only launched O'Neill the original surf brand, he launched the whole notion of the surf industry.

In 1952 when our founder, Jack O'Neill began designing and producing the world's first neoprene wetsuits out of the world's first surf shop. He was a legendary businessman and surfing innovator. In this article, you will read everything you need to know about this extraordinary person!