As surfing continues to attract an ever-increasing population of humans, the amount of surfboards being deployed also continues to rise. But what happens to surfboards as their short life-span plays out? A significant percentage end up in landfills, contributing to environmental degradation and waste. While absolute sustainability within the surf industry may be a long […]
It sounds like an ode to 1970s surf culture – mushrooms, hemp, low environmental impact, and phenomenal surf in the outer reaches of Maui’s lush shores. In reality it’s a recipe for the birth of a surf company start-up that prides itself on sustainability and performance. Focused on the creation of fins, Huckleberry Surf Company […]
At first glance you might think that a partnership between a major surfboard brand like Channel Islands, and a car company like Mini Cooper, in the name of sustainability is a bit gimmicky to say the least. It’s a commercial stunt designed to sell you on a concept right? Probably true, and yet there might […]
Staying warm in cold water is a super power many of us take for granted. A few precious millimeters of insulation turn an otherwise hypothermia inducing environment into a watery playground. And yet, we rarely take a moment to appreciate how amazing our wetsuits are, let alone care for them properly. With this in mind, […]
A surfboard made from agave plant, built by Gary Linden, tested by Mikala Jones, Dylan Graves, and Wade Goodall in Mexico after sampling tequila made in the town of Tequila. Sustainability in surfboard design doesn’t get more ligit than this. sources and links: www.cuervo.com/cuervo-stories/agave-board/
Danny Hess is a shaper with a different take on how things should be done. Instead of aiming to mass produce and cash in on flimsy, prefabricated pop-outs, he’s pushed to, “evolve what a surfboard can be, and create new technologies.” The surfboards and handplanes he makes are wood-based works of art. Each individual board is handcrafted using […]
In this short video presented by Outerknown Kelly Slater talks about ocean health and why it’s important for us to keep it clean. There’s also some interesting footage of the 11-time world champ swimming around under water and such. In order to take things a step further, Outerknown is also selling a shirt with the […]
Eleven time world champ, Kelly Slater, is not done making an impact on surf culture. With too many competitive victories to name, and a litany of humanitarian contributions already behind him like displaced water from his last cutback, it’s safe to say Slater is pushing the limits of surfing into the Outerknown. The moniker, “Outerknown” is not only the freakish […]
When I walked into Mollusk Surf Shop in San Francisco the other day I wasn’t looking for a wallet, but the need for a new one was clearly there. My old Ripcurl one had had it. The stitching was falling apart, the inserts were shot, and the plastic sheath holding my ID was torn. I’m a reluctant […]
What could be better than drinking an ice cold can of beer after a good surf? What about swilling that beer and knowing that no plastic from your six-pack will make it’s way into the ocean? According to marine biologist Mark Tokulka, speaking in the Youtube video below, “An estimated one million seabirds and a […]