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ECOBOARD SHAPER SERIES 21
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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From Packaging Waste to a High Performance Surfboard Blank
From Packaging Waste to a High Performance Surfboard Blank Polyola’s foam formula achieves a whopping 73% reduction in Carbon emissions Intro by: Kevin Whilden Q&A by: Tyler Fox The objective of the Ecoboard Project is to help surfboard builders make better boards that have a reduced impact on the ocean and climate, without sacrificing performance…
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ECOBOARD SHAPER SERIES 20
Agile Surfboards: Crafting the Future of Surfing with Phil Gray-Lopez By Kailani Wetherell for Sustainable Surf, 16 August 2024. Phil Gray-Lopez, the creative force behind Agile Surfboards, has spent decades shaping not just surfboards but the very ethos of sustainable surfing. Born in 1964, Phil’s journey from a windsurfing enthusiast in Marseille, France to a…
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ECOBOARD Shaper Series: Bizia Surf
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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ECOBOARD SHAPER SERIES 18
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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ECOBOARD SHAPER SERIES 17:
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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ECOBOARD SHAPER SERIES: 16
Funner: Because making waves should be more than just a figure of speech By Kailani Wetherell for Sustainable Surf, 26 June 2024. Eddie Rosenberg, a passionate climate advocate, thrives at the crossroads of board design, brand strategy, and environmental action. And he’s on a mission to make board building funner. Okay, we know that’s TECHNICALLY…