Tag: #ecoboard-featured
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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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Underneath the Willow Tree: Charlie Cadin x Beeswax Surfboard
Wax On, Wax Off… Words by Chris Dodds Young surfer and shaper, Charlie Cadin, has been actively exploring how natural materials like beeswax and seaweed can transform the environmentally harmful practices of the surfboard industry. Charlie Cadin isn’t your average surfer-shaper. First of all, he’s from a small island called Jersey, located in the English…
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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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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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AGILE SURF: ESS20
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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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…