The Flying Boardbag

by admin on June 28, 2009

We had to share this great email we got his week.

“I just wanted to drop you a few lines thanking you for saving my ass. ( my dumb ass that is ). On a recent trip to the beach with my family, i was rushing to leave my hotel and didn’t strap my surfborad down well enough. Lucky for me, it was safe and comfy inside a wavetribe surfboard bag. At 65mph, down a Maryland highway, it was my worst fuc!@#$%^&*_+ ing nightmare. With a slight wooooooshing sound and a whole lot of dismay as I looked in the rear view mirror, my board was launched into the air, coming to rest in the grass beside the roadway.

Everyone loves their boards of course, but this was no ordinary surfboard. Mine is a Grain surfboard from a kit that I made myself with tons of hours and passion involved. Almost crying as I opened the boardbag, I couldn’t believe my board was 100% unscathed. It was still perfect. Thank you for making not only an environmentally friendly product, but also one that works above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you so much !!!!!!!!!!”

~Tom T.
Camp Hill, PA

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Wave Tribe Team Rider First Woman to Tow-in at El Buey Chile

by admin on June 20, 2009

Wave Tribe team rider Mercedes Maidana became the first woman to surf epic El Buey in Chile this week. It was her first time to tow-in, a new experience that this Hawaiian local said she was very excited about—we’ll see lots more of Mercedes charging big tow-in surf around the globe.

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When Mercedes first approached Wave Tribe we asked her why she was interested in partnering with the world’s first green surf company, her stoke for surfing and her passion for life was as evident in her answer, “surfing is the love of my life. I would not know what to do or who to be if I didn’t have it. As any loving relationship, I think that it has to have a balance of giving and receiving. The ocean gives me more gifts than I could ever reciprocate.”

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Wave Tribe team riders are more than surfers, they are conscious beings that recognize the importance of helping to transform the surf industry and when we asked Mercedes why green surf products were important to her she responded, “One way for me to keep the balance is to start doing small changes in my life to preserve what I love the most. That’s why sustainability is so important: it is the simplest way to be thankful to nature.”

Mercedes is an surf diva and Wave Tribe is proud to sponsor this rising star, read more on her blog here

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Wave Tribe is a Bunch of Amateurs

by admin on June 18, 2009

We wonder what other surf products company was started and committed to total sustainability in 2007—or even now?

We wonder what other surf accessories company produces nothing but sustainable products? When we started this company in 2007 people in the surf industry were not talking about anything green except the green room we all love when we dip into a tube. We did our research and flew to Asia and visited several factories and NOBODY even thought about making a recycled leash. Then we looked around some more and couldn’t find one surf products manufacturer using sustainable material to produce surfboard bags, and guess what, that’s what we did and continue to do—and we are getting better and better and we are looking at more products, pushing the industry and ourselves to be more responsible.

Next month we’ll be releasing the world’s first organic deckpad—so please tell me whom else in the surf industry is pushing sustainability like we are—in fact if you know of someone I’d love to speak with them, I invite all companies to stand up and make a difference in whatever way they can—this isn’t my fight, it’s OUR fight!

They call us amateurs and they are right, we are amateurs of life and we are learning everyday how NOT to exploit people or our environment, we are discovering new ways to be in harmony with our surroundings, we are not experts of anything and least of all this business but we are constantly looking for ways to do the right thing in a world full of profit margins and corporate greed and at the end of the day we create great surf products that are ecologically minded—World’s Tribe is indeed the First Green Surf Company and our vision is that it isn’t the last!

Peace.

Derek D, Founder Wave Tribe

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Toxic Sunscreen

by admin on June 11, 2009

sunSunscreen is made with chemicals and potential carcinogens, educate yourself and buy a sunscreen with the least impact on your body and the environment. Try using some of natural sunscreens like Vitamin E which helps to prevent skin damage or other natural oils like sesame oil.

Here is a list from the Environmental Working Group of the top 10 ‘eco-best’ sunscreens, stay away from titanium dioxide or any of the benzophenones.

  1. Blue Lizard (anything without oxybenzone)
  2. California Baby (anything with SPF 30+)
  3. CVS with zinc oxide
  4. Jason Natural Cosmetics Sunbrellas
  5. Kiss My Face “Paraben Free” series
  6. Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock
  7. Olay Defense Daily UV Moisturizer
  8. SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense
  9. Solar Sense Clear Zinc for Face
  10. Walgreens Zinc Oxide

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Waikiki Beach Boys Documentary

by admin on June 6, 2009

This is a short documentary by Brian Chidester about Duke Kahanamoku and the infamous Waikiki Beach Boys that influenced the surf culture in Hawaii in the early 20th Century.

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WEST sustainable developments 2009

by admin on June 4, 2009

West Bio-plastic packaging: 80% biodegradable cornstarch plastic 20% PE

Did you know that some parts of the Pacific Ocean contain six times more plastic than plankton? Ask any surf shop owner and they will tell you that the accumulation of packaging is consistently overwhelming and although this is not a part of the process that the end user often gets to see, it’s worth giving a thought to the mountains of plastic that fill up store rooms all over the world.

Traditionally, plastic packaging has been made from petrochemicals which are heavily used worldwide; however, the final disposal of used flexible plastics causes problems. If plastic film is not recycled or disposed of correctly it can be a significant source of litter and create serious problems in waste management.

To combat some of these problems we have employed the use of biodegradable cornstarch plastic bags for all our packaging. The cornstarch bags perform equally to traditional plastic packaging being light weight, relatively imperviousness to gas and water but crucially it will reduce the amount of toxic waste and space in landfill as the material biodegrades in a fraction of the time.

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ashley lloyd music

by admin on May 29, 2009

Ashley is playing music at Bocci Cellar in Santa Cruz June 2 with surprise guests from the Heard of Turtles.

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http://ashleylloydmusic.com

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Bike & Surf California

by admin on May 21, 2009

Bike & Surf California is counting down! They are exactly 30 days from the beginning of our 2nd Annual Bike & Surf California ride. They are excited to announce that they have achieved so much more than they hoped for already this year, and it is all due to the support from all of you.

Bike & Surf California recently partnered with Best Buy to better their website maintenance and online communications, as well as to record their trip and stay in contact with all of you while they’re actually on the road.  Also, they have the capacity to now give Power Point presentations easily while we’re on the road and when they’re done with the trip.  Please support Best Buy as their generous donation provided much needed support.

Bike & Surf California also raised 25% of our goal for the American Cancer Society. That’s $2,500.00! They want to thank all of you who have donated, and remind those of you who are planning to donate that time is winding down. Bike & Surf California still needs help achieving their goal of raising $10,000.00 for the American Cancer Society. Bike & Surf California hope that you will consider a donation and support the American Cancer Society by clicking here

Below are the ways you can talk to Bike & Surf California, bid on our online auction, and learn more about their sponsors and what they are doing. 

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=58337577113&ref=ts

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/bikeandsurf

Bike & Surf Talk To Us Page:
http://www.bikeandsurfcalifornia.com/talk.html

Our Online Auction.  Shop away, as ALL proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

http://www.bikeandsurfcalifornia.com/auction.html

Donate directly to the American Cancer Society in support of our ride at:
http://main.acsevents.org/goto/bikeandsurfcalifornia

Thanks for your support everyone, and we look forward to hearing your comments and encouragement.

Scott, Mike, Laura and Greg
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Bike and Surf California
www.bikeandsurfcalifornia.com

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Shapers, Surfers, Surfboards, Sacred

by admin on May 18, 2009

Sacred craft is truly one of the best events in the surfing industry—why? Because without shapers, the heart and soul of surfing, there would be nothing sacred about the craft of creating the wave vehicles that we utilize to dance atop of the oceanic curtain. I myself have been shaping for a number of years now and it has brought me closer my relationship with surfboards, it has provided knowledge while assisting me in my ultimate pursuit of ’surfing happiness’ but most importantly it has substantially helped me increase my quiver.

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Dave Daum Shaping Seminar

I began my day watching Dave Daum DIY how-to shaping seminar, Dan has a real gift for shaping and teaching, I was impressed by his ability to engage participants, inviting them into the shaping bay while explaining how he shapes, expounding on such techniques as rails, concave, foil—trained as an engineer, he also explained the physics at the core of shaping as any real craftsman-teacher must do.

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Entropy Sustainable Surfboards

As Wave Tribe is a green surf company we were on the look out for people moving in sustainable ways and we had the opportunity to speak with a few eco pioneers. Marko, a blank manufacturer since the 1960’s, is now making blanks out of recycled foam and is collecting recycling material from multiple locations to create 100% recyclable blanks—imagine that the #6 packaging sitting in your trashcan (hopefully recyclable bin) could one day become your new surfboard. Speaking of new surfboards, we were also stoked to see Entropy pushing a non toxic resign and also sporting some very nice eco-boards with beautiful bamboo inlays—Entropy is definitely at the forefront of a resign revolution, perhaps one of the most toxic areas in the industry.

Marko Recycled Blanks

Marko Recycled Blanks

In the afternoon we jumped back to the shaping bay and watched Wayne Rich carefully craft a surfboard, I don’t think I have ever seen a more focused shaper, measuring every detail, feeling every contour, it was like watching a Buddhist monk in full meditation and the end result was a work of art like most to Wayne’s boards.

The Master, Wayne Rich

The Master, Wayne Rich

We also ran into our friend’s from Grain Surfboards and they were excited to announce their new partnership with Channel Islands, helping to bring Grain’s fantastic wood sculptures to the Channel Islands lineup—good on ya boys, you still owe me a beer. We also had the pleasure of meeting Danny Hess and we were impressed by his vision for a sustainable future within the surf industry, his shapes are some of the most beautiful surfboards ever to float the earth.

Next Sacred Craft show is October 10-11 in del mar, california

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SACRED CRAFT VENTURA SCHEDULE

by admin on May 13, 2009

SACRED CRAFT VENTURA SCHEDULE

SATURDAY MAY 16

7AM - Board demos @ Stables (VC Fairgrounds beach parking lot)

10AM -  Sacred Craft Expo opens to the public - “Southbound” by the Allman Brothers

10AM - Matt Moore shapes - Tribute to the Masters honoring John Bradbury

10AM -  Dave Daum DIY how-to shaping seminar; Primo Shaping Beer Bay

NOON -  Jeremy Sherwin seminar “Sustainable Surfboards - How Close Are We?” Bubble Gum Surf Wax room McBride Hall

NOON - Ashley Lloyd surfer/shaper performs music stage on the green

1230PM - Ian Zamora, ‘young guns of shaping’ - shapes a quad fish - Primo Beer Shaping Bay

1230PM - Marc Andreini shapes - Tribute to the Masters honoring John Bradbury

2PM - FCS Box Route Demo - Primo Beer Shaping Bay

2PM -  Joey Peate performs music stage on the green

2PM - Benjamin Thompson seminar “Surfboard flex pattern R&D on a shoestring budget for the backyard shaper AND the international manufacturer” Bubble Gum Surf room McBride Hall

215PM - John Birchim shapes - Alaia shape & design - Primo Beer Shaping Bay

3PM - Randy Cone shapes - Tribute to the Masters honoring John Bradbury

3:30PM - Legends of Rincon Discussion - Bubble Gum Surf Wax room McBride Hall

345PM - Dave Daum DIY how-to shaping seminar; Primo Beer Shaping Bay

4PM -  Musical stage on the green performer TBA

6PM -  San Miguel Expo Hall closes for the night

SUNDAY MAY 17

10AM - Sacred Craft Expo opens to the public - “Jessica” by the Allman Brothers

10AM -  Max McDonald shapes - Tribute to the Masters honoring John Bradbury

10AM - Dave Daum DIY how-to shaping seminar; Primo Beer Shaping Bay

11AM - Groundswell Society seminar “Surfboards and Swordfish: New Designs Based on an Ancient Apex Predator” by Glenn Hening - Bubble Gum Surf
Wax room McBride Hall

11AM -  Ashley Lloyd surf/shaper performs music stage on the green

NOON - David Rensin seminar/discussion “Miki Dora Deconstructed - Author of ‘All For a Few Perfect Waves: The Audacious Life and Times of Surfing
Rebel Surfer Miki Dora’ - Bubble Gum Surf Wax room McBride Hall

NOON -  Shane Stoneman Experience - surfer/shaper performs music stage on the green

1230PM -  Wayne Rich shapes - Tribute to the Masters honoring John Bradbury

1230PM - Gerry Lopez shapes - Primo Beer Shaping Bay

130PM -  Mattson 2 performs music stage on the green

2PM -  World renowned artist Drew Brophy seminar/demonstration “Personalize Your Surfboard; Paint Pens & More” - Bubble Gum Surf Wax room
McBride Hall

2PM -   Future Fins box insert demo - Primo Beer Shaping Bay

2PM - Nole Cossart shapes an Alaia - Primo Beer Shaping Bay

3PM -  Tribute to the Masters John Bradbury check presentation to SaveNaples.org in the John Bradbury Lounge

4PM -  Sacred Craft Ventura Spring 2009 closes. See you October 10 & 11 @ Sacred Craft Del Mar


SACRED CRAFT VENTURA

WHO: Surfboard lovers from all over
WHAT: SACRED CRAFT Consumer Surfboard Expo
WHEN: May 16 & 17 2009
WHERE: Ventura County Fairgrounds, Surfers Point
WHY: Because surfers really only care about two things: Waves and the equipment to ride them with.

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