Peter Mel
Peter Mel | |
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Mel in 2012 | |
| Born | November 24, 1969 Santa Cruz, California, U.S. |
| Spouse | Tara Mel |
| Children | 2 |
| Surfing career | |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Website | www |
| Sport | Surfing |
| Sponsors | Darcsport Freeline |
| Major achievements | -(1997)1st O'neill Cold Water Classic, (Santa Cruz, California) -(2011)1st Billabong Pico Alto Copa Burn -1st place, Crowned Big Wave World Tour Champion 2011/2012 -1st place, Mavericks Invitational 2012/2013 (Half Moon Bay, California) |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular (natural) foot |
| Shaper(s) | Self (Peter Mel) Al Merrick (Channel Islands Surfboards), John Carper (JC Surfboards), Stretch Surfboards and Freeline Surfboards (John Mel) |
| Quiver | 5'10", 6'1", 6'4", 6'6" & 10"2 |
Peter Mel (born November 24, 1969, in Santa Cruz, California), is an American professional surfer. Mel began his surfing life in Capitola, California before moving on to Santa Cruz. He is known as a 'big wave' surfer and son of John Mel, a four time surfing National Champion.