Getting to the ticket counter and realizing you forgot your I.D. is the last thing you need. Keep it together with the Terminal compression molded travel case from Quiksilver. It has plenty of room for documents and voyage essentials, its stocked with organization helpers like dividers, card slots, mesh pockets, and zip closures. And the 100% neoprene outer keeps the sand off your stuff.
For me, fleece is an anytime, anywhere essential. This hoodie from The Ryde is stylish and yields the comfort you would expect from its heathered look and feel. And the contrast stitching detail will keep it at the front of your closet. There’s also a black and a blue version, and you can buy them on sale here.
Famous Green Label surf wax is a true 100% petro-chemical free, organic, biodegradable, high performance surf wax. Green Label wax also features certified recycled packaging with soy ink. It’s available in four temperatures and a base coat. Made in the USA and part of the Project Blue initiative, a portion of the proceeds from Green Label surf wax goes to the Surfrider Foundation.
Strong enough for a man, but PH-balanced for a woman. The Chauffeur surfsider is a simple boat-inspired style with clean lines and classic Vans style. And at $34 on sale you can’t go wrong. Pick them up here.
Few companies come along and change the scene. Tavik, an “elevated” lifestyle brand inspired by music, street culture, and the loud, in-your-face antics of the 80s is bringing you some great fresh cuts and designs this upcoming Spring and Summer. Look for it in the coming months, and check out the 2011 line at TavikSwimwear.com.
Santa Cruz is located on the northern tip of Monterey Bay on California’s central coast. Surfing was first introduced to the U.S. mainland in Santa Cruz by three visiting Hawaiian princes in the late 1880s. Since those early days, the Santa Cruz surfing culture has blossomed into a thriving lifestyle. Surfing in Santa Cruz, by Thomas Hickenbottom, is a concise historical overview of the diverse and colorful surfing culture inhabiting the area. Buy a copy here.
Freewaters is a small group on a mission to design the best sandals ever seen and to help find solutions to the global drinking water pandemic. They believe commitment to product excellence and a focus on a single social cause is a powerful vehicle for change. Their cause is simple: purchase their product and provide clean drinking water. Go get a pair and support the cause at Freewaters.com. And to see the full story and learn more, visit ProjectFreewaters.org.
From Woodshed Films, Patagonia, and Nixon, comes a film that explores the history and progression of the sport of bodysurfing and the pureness that comes from riding a wave. Directed by Keith Malloy, and shot primary in 16mm, the film takes a unique look at the culture, beauty and simplicity of the sport, capturing the stories and locations of those who belong to this community. A portion of the proceeds from the tour’s ticket sales will be donated to The Plastic Pollution Coalition, a global alliance aimed at working toward a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts. For the complete domestic tour schedule, visit woodshed.com/news-events; and to watch the trailer or buy the DVD or digital download, visit thesurfnetwork.com.
I once heard someone say that you could judge a leisurely man by his upper thigh tan. From surf and skate label Fyasko comes this retro-inspired throwback boardy (as it’s name suggests) the Nostalgic. Light beach colors, dark contrast edges, and short enough to tan those upper thighs, this boarshort truly captures the essence of lazy summer days of past. You can check out more styles on their website at Fyasko.com or buy it here.
