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Rider Profile – Alex Martins

NCS: Lets start with your stats. AM: Alex Martins, 39 yrs old, born in Recife, Brasil NCS:How long have you been surfing? AM: I have been surfing for 28 years NCS: What made you want to start surfing in the first place? AM:... [Read more of this feature]

Shaper Profile – Rickland Surfboards

RICH LANDERER “RICKLAND” A Peru native, Rich grew up in Florida and moved to California in 1997 which sparked his shaping interest. Rich has developed into one of California’s premier shapers with a unique... [Read more of this feature]

Rider Profile – Omar Etcheverry

Omar Etcheverry is no stranger to the surf industry.  After being on the WQS for 10 yrs he had a change in interests and is now pursuing other endeavors but that does not stop him from surfing and being part of the industry! ... [Read more of this feature]

Shop Profile – Aqua Surf Shop

NCS:  How did Aqua Surf Shop start? AQUA: My friend Tony Canadas opened up Aquaholics, which became the present day Aqua. I (Aleks Petrovitch) have worked in surf shops off & on my whole working life, so often I came... [Read more of this feature]

Ladera Skateboards

In 2000, Ladera Skateboards began as an experiment in a high school wood shop class. With nothing more than a rusty jigsaw, a sheet of plywood and a passion for skating, they developed a skateboard that was vastly different... [Read more of this feature]

Go Green with Smart Girls Who Surf

9 Questions with Jennifer Taylor, President of “Smart Girls Who Surf” Being in the sun isn’t just about having fun — it’s about being safe, smart and protected. As beneficial as Vitamin D is... [Read more of this feature]

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