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After the Wax: The Rise of Beeswax Glassing in Surfboard Construction
After the Wax: The Rise of Beeswax Glassing in Surfboard Construction A follow up interview with ECOBOARD Program Manager Tyler Fox and surfer and shaper, Charlie Cadin. Tyler: Congratulations Charlie this is quite a breakthrough! From what you’ve explained to me about this new process of coating surfboards using only Beeswax it sounds like it…
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BLUEPRINT SURF: ESS21
The Blueprint for Blueprint Words by Kailani Wetherell, Q&A by: Tyler Fox, Luke Diehl, and Mike Ballin At Blueprint Surf, the journey began with a simple question: Could a surfboard be created from recycled materials? Founded by Mike Ballin and Luke Diehl, their story is rooted in a shared passion for both surfing and environmental…
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Bizia Surf: ESS19
From the Forest to the Ocean with Bizia Surf By Kailani Wetherell for Sustainable Surf, 25 July 2024. When I sat at Haleiwa Joe’s and met McKenna Conforti last October, little did I know that it would spark the beginning of a long awaited partnership between the ECOBOARD Project and Bizia Surf. A few drinks…
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LOCUS: ESS18
Velocity Made Good Since Yesterday, Behind Locus Surfboards By Kailani Wetherell for Sustainable Surf, 02 July 2024. Santa Cruz, California. Surf capital. Home to Tyler Hopkins—a man who’s not just a husband, father of two, and grandfather of three, but a relentless surfboard craftsman. After 25 years in Santa Cruz, Tyler’s journey into surfboard creation…
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Mitric: ESS17
Mitrich Paddleboards: Crafting Dreams from Wood and Waves By Kailani Wetherell for Sustainable Surf, 02 July 2024. Since high school, Dmitry Zhenya has balanced his time between being a weekend hang glider pilot, an occasional cyclist, and an outdoor camper. A jack of many trades, he spent at least 40 hours a week in the…
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Bosiny: ESS15
Green Waves: Bosiny’s Breakthrough with High-Performance Wood Surfboards By Kailani Wetherell for Sustainable Surf, 18 June 2024. “In today’s throwaway society, building things to last is the ultimate sustainability. While most surfboards deteriorate within a few years, Bosiny boards are designed to perform and look ‘like new’ for decades – backed by our no-snap guarantee”…
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Win a GOLD-LEVEL ECOBOARD
Riding the Waves of Sustainability: Celebrating International Surfing Day with an Eco-Friendly Giveaway! As the world gears up to celebrate International Surfing Day on June 15th, we at Sustainable Surf and SeaTrees are thrilled to announce a partnership with Storquest, Ryan Harris, Abe Kislevitz to give away one of the most unique gold-level ECOBOARDS ever…