long john
Armless wetsuit design covering a surfer's chest, trunk, and legs, originally made for diving. The long john, along with the no-legs short john and the front-zip jacket, was one of the first wetsuits used by surfers. It was often worn by itself, but surfers looking for maximum insulation in the '50s, '60s, and early '70s would layer a wetsuit jacket over a long john. The long john's popularity dr...
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Detail from 1970 O'Neill Wetsuits ad; long john second from leftSubscribe to view
Dru Harrison in a long john at Huntington Pier, 1969. Photo: LeRoy GrannisSubscribe to view
Richard Cram in a long john, 1984Subscribe to view
Jack O'Neill in a long john, 1964Subscribe to view
Detail from 1970 O'Neill Wetsuits ad; long john second from left
Dru Harrison in a long john at Huntington Pier, 1969. Photo: LeRoy Grannis
Richard Cram in a long john, 1984
Jack O'Neill in a long john, 1964