Peahi Paddle In's.
Thu, Jan 19 2012 09:29
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I got this email with commentary from my friend Eric Wells on Maui.
Here are a few shots his buddy Brian Parris took...
Hey! My Wave! 
Actually, Nobody's Wave
What?! No Customers?
Yeah Baby!...All Mine!
Ooops!
DUDE! OVER HERE!!!!!
Downwash Anyone?
Massive!
Shit! I Got It
Shit! It's Got Me!
Feed Me! I'm Hungry!
Artist - Designer - Typographer - Inspiration - Katherine Hall
Sun, Jan 8 2012 09:02
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I'm a big fan of Katherine Hall's work. Check her out.
"DRAWING LINES WITH PENS AND PINTAILS
This is a space where Katherine Hall's collection of surf-inspired line drawings and hand type is collected, sorted and published for your viewing pleasure."
Say Hello to Your Local Sustainable Surfboard Material
Wed, Jan 4 2012 12:29
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There is something about the Agave plant that intrigues me. It has a simple beauty and design. It is also an organic example of how surfboards get there strength. If you cut the Agave stalk up you would see how it has a super soft center and a super hard shell. That design is exactly how the modern surfboard is constructed. It is pretty cool how shapers like Gary Linden and Eli Mirandon have picked up on that and started to make functional high performance boards out of them. Not just wall hanging art, although they are worthy.
In terms of sustainability, it seems to be a pretty good material seeing that only when the plant has died is when it's wood is good to use. That and it grows wild just about everywhere in SoCal.
Hey, Mr. or Ms. Agave plant, live your life to the fullest and when you are done we'll take you out and get barreled on you. Are you cool with that? Shaka!
Here is such example, Eli riding an Agave board that he made with his own two hands and, well, took it out one day to get a few. (Leashless, no wetsuit on a winter day no less. I'm still blown away by this)
LOST & FOUND SCREENING SATURDAY JANUARY 14 7PM
Fri, Dec 30 2011 07:23
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If you are at X-dance don't miss out of the Lost and Found Screening.
Mick Waters + Rasta + Seth Pettersen = Stoke
Wed, Dec 28 2011 11:19
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One of my favorite scenes in Little Black Wheels was the Rasta section. Yes Dave surfs his brains out but one of the true stars of that section was the song Baby Buddha by Seth Pettersen. The whole scene just makes me want to sing and go surf. Well done Mick, Seth and Dave!
"That's fantastic."
Wed, Dec 21 2011 09:08
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"It's amazing to me, in this day and age you can get a piece of professional equipment that is is still handmade. They don't make handmade tennis rackets, they don't hand make footballs. Right? So, but you can get a handmade surfboard. That's fantastic."
Glenn Henning Surfer/Activist founder of the Surfrider Foundation
from Manufacturing Stoke
Win An *enjoy handplane and water filming session - Hurry time is running out.
Tue, Dec 20 2011 08:44
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The crew at misfit pictures can think of no other place to celebrate the holidays except deep inside the barrel and we couldn't agree more. So we teamed up with misfit to create a limited pressing of 100 MANUFACTURING STOKE DVDs and inside one of these somebody will find THE GOLDEN TICKET.
One lucky ticket holder will receive an *enjoy handplane and a complimentary water filming session to record the stoke on your face...forever.
Probably be easiest to film in San Diego but misfits like to travel.
DVDs ARE ONLY $15 and are available at www.manufacturingstoke.com
FREE SHIPPING
FREE SHIPPING
Last time we checked there are only 42 left... Pierce will update the count daily on his facebook page.
Good luck!
Mexico needs your help!
Sun, Dec 18 2011 09:20
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Hand Me Ups' fundraiser project is set up with a bunch of awesome pledge levels (similar to Kickstarter). Quality Peoples is donating a limited edition collaboration tshirt they created with Hand Me Ups and they are also donating two designs from their Spring Summer 12 collection which isn’t out in stores yet. Cast of Vices (http://castofvices.com) and Fresh Words (http://freshwordsmarket.com) are also donating items and the higher pledge levels have some great items as well.
Check out a video about introducing the project here:
http://www.handmeups.org/rehabilitate-a-community-center
Check it out. If you would like to help they would greatly appreciate.
It's out! Download Come Hell or High Water from TSN!
Fri, Dec 16 2011 04:06
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Oh my, I have been waiting for this one. Starting today you can download Come Hell Or High Water from The Surf Network! Download, watch, enjoy, and enjoy and enjoy...
Big Wednesday - Behind the scenes.
Thu, Dec 15 2011 10:48
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For those of you who are surf big movie buffs like me you can appreciate this little sneak peak into the making of Big Wednesday. Now Big Wednesday was one of my all time favorites films. If you have never seen it watch it on Netflix. I hadn't seen it since I was a kid and when I watched it again recently I was amazed at how good it still was. Dan Merkel, famed surfing photographer from Surfing Magazine was the principle water cinematographer for the movie. I believe that is him on the left. They had some serious talent work on that film. This little gem was found on Doug Walker's Lost and Found Collection site. Enjoy.
Holiday Art Sale
Wed, Dec 14 2011 08:52
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It's that time of year again. Once a year Rodrigo opens his studio to the community to celebrate art and clear some inventory. If you have been eyeing his art all year and haven't pulled the trigger now is the time to buy. It only happens once a year but when it does you will get deals. Even if you aren't interested in buying art, if you have never been to his studio you should go just to look around. It's a one of a kind place that is truly Leucadia. See flyer below for details.
Holiday Art Sale Dec 10th and 11th
Thu, Dec 8 2011 08:33
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Welcome to Beacon's
Sun, Dec 4 2011 04:40
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This showed up at Beacon's today. Pretty classic.
Darby by Doug Walker
Fri, Dec 2 2011 08:00
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"Darby is someone who was in the daily hustle & bustle who gave it up to raise her son. In that time she has found a new passion for designing jewelry and making things with her hands. She is an artist who is inspiring others as well as creating organic designs that make you feel good when wearing them. Her design sense is pure, simple & unique."
This is D A R B Y. Los Angeles, Ca.
darbycurts@sbcglobal.net
darbywalkerdesigns.tumblr.com
I met Darby in NY this summer for the New York Surf Film Festival. She and her brother, filmmaker Doug Walker of Lost and Found, were there showing his film. The Manufacturing Stoke crew and I hit it off with them instantly. Lots of talent this family has! enjoy
Coolest Packaging Ever
Thu, Dec 1 2011 11:09
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Petra Kavanagh is the genus behind the Manufacturing Stoke DVD packaging. Made from pages of post read surf mags and sealed with post consumer paper labels. It is eco for sure but what I like is that it is so damn cool. Each one is a piece of art. Good job Petra
Get you're copy at www.manufacturingstoke.com
Soldier Surfer
Sat, Nov 26 2011 10:54
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I've used surfing in my life to heal and I've seen it work magic for others as well. This new film project by up and coming surf filmmaker Doug Walker explores the role surfing has on healing our warriors as they come home from battle.
