tan lines…
on the back of the neck are right around the corner. All those things that coincide with Spring and Surf – lighter evenings, 3/2 out of hibernation, tan lines on the back of the neck and a dab of sun protection on the tip of the nose. Call these things nostalgic, the very thought of [...]
What’s happened?
Definition of Spoil: to impair, damage, or harm the character or nature of (someone) by unwise treatment, excessive indulgence, etc.: to spoil a child by pampering him. What’s happened to the athlete who does things only for the love? What’s happened to the athlete who keeps his big wins and moments under his hat? What’s [...]
Who says you can’t rock fleece
We’ve got quite a history of working with and wearing fleece. It’s funny how certain fabrics can acquire certain stigmas, cashmere (beautiful and soft), fleece (middle aged, synthetic). We’re not big on stigmas, we’re just big on what works and how you rock it. Take Rich for example, he’s a professional in waste management, his [...]
1500 frames per second
“There’s no other spot in the world like Maverick’s, you can jump off a plane 20 minutes away and drive down to the beach”, says Ken Collins. Rocky Romano is a guy who lives his life in between big swells. He’s sat on ski’s in some of the oceans biggest swells and captured almost every [...]
Spinning
Yosemite HD from Project Yosemite on Vimeo.
Doesn’t matter where you live, what you do, we reckon this’ll get the wheels spinning. Beautiful work Project Yosemite, music: M83, track: outro – we loved it, the workshop is spinning, the fleeces are fresh in, flying out and getting people outside – stoked! Yosemite HD from Project Yosemite on Vimeo.
copping out?
shipsterns from Dave otto on Vimeo.
Often shot from the water, tow teams on the shoulder and the boys waiting in between sets, Shipsterns has opened the eyes of many. A solid North Coast winter swell can spike the emotions of most, you get anxious, you stare at it, you see a few guy take some sets on the head and [...]
he’s kind of good
We met Tom Wegener a couple years back, we shook hands, he talked us through the boards, his shaping process, the craftsmanship. When we parted ways and said good bye, it kind of felt like we were going through some native american trade ritual, where we both came bearing gifts. Us with one of our [...]
…the big trees were kings
When we started Finisterre, we did it to make cold water surf spots more accessible and to do that with product that was beautifully crafted and had the environment at its heart. As we’ve grown, so has our reach and although the growth is exciting, it can be a difficult thing to wield. However exciting [...]
We’re idiots
Why’s the Pruga so warm? Compared to our SDS system, used in our Etobicoke and Sastruga – our Pruga utilises a technology never used before, a new and exclusive insulation innovation driving weight and warmth to the forefront. Why’s the Pruga so warm? The Pruga’s secret, lies in its construction, it incorporates our double decker [...]
what are you proud of?
What’s the winter jacket your most proud of Debbie? The Sastruga represents for me a journey from throw-away fashion to a simple and chic solution against the cold. I am proud to be seen walking along the coastal path on a blustery, frosty day snuggled up in my winter white Sastruga. When friends come down [...]
