“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—/I took the one less traveled by” – Robert Frost – Going against the grain and exploring less traveled routes sometimes results in gratifying outcomes. While most surfers aim for warm locations and sureshot destinations, seeking alternate regions and colder climates can also be rewarding. Throw in a […]
The best surf shops are the ones that go beyond simply hawking boards and gear; they operate as a focal point for their local surf communities. Proof Lab in Mill Valley, CA is a thriving example. Offering an indoor skate ramp, music lessons, film screenings, collaborations with local businesses and artists, surf and skate contests, […]
“Twinnie? No one rides twin fins in Hawaii.” – North Shore – Unless you’re a fictional character from Arizona in the 80s, or anyone privy to how fast they are in modern times a-la Bryce Young in this inspirational clip from Vissla – it’s not a likely fin configuration to deploy on the North Shore […]
Ever since Danny Hess started shaping surfboards his approach to creating them gained attention and intrigue. Hand crafted from biologically sustainable materials and designed to be both aesthetically inspiring and functional – they stand apart from typical surfboard constructions. In the interview below he talks about his process and how he evolved as a shaper. […]
Summer in Northern California is one of the slowest seasons. The fog rolls in, swells rarely live up to forecast hype, crowds increase, and the doldrums invariably kick in. Don’t let the inevitable keep you from staying psyched though. Get proactive, and turn it around. Below are three ways to stay inspired when the ocean […]
Being an artist is not always glamorous. It takes hard work, commitment, and the ability to navigate uncharted territory. In this short piece from Vissla, Thomas Cambell takes us inside his Bonnie Doon studio for a peek into his world – one of varied mediums, philosophical insight, and self-defined “shitty” smith grinds. Cambell also confirms […]
Old skateboards hacked down and repurposed into handplanes, scraps of wood reconfigured into paipos, packaging foam retooled into unique wave catching devices, or any other imagined way to upcycle waste into wave riding craft – that’s the basic idea behind the “Creators & Innovators Upcycle Contest” presented by Vissla and Surfrider Foundation. Details of the […]
Check out video highlights by Jack Coleman and Vissla from the 2017 Cosmic Creek event. For more information about the 2017 Cosmic Creek event click here. sources and links: Vissla Jack Coleman
Directed by Eddie Obrand, Pedro’s Bay offers a surf oasis fairy tale. The film sets off on national and international screening tour this summer with a stop at San Francisco’s Balboa Theater on June 25th. Some of the surfers featured in it include Bryce Young, Eric Geiselman, Cam Richards, Brendon Gibbons, Derrick Disney, and Gunner […]
Happy World Oceans Day! In celebration, The Good Brine is taking a moment to post a few tips for improving the health of our oceans and environment at large. Although there are endless ways to get proactive it’s important to start somewhere. Below are five ideas on how to get the momentum going in the […]