KNOWLEDGE SHARING

We hope our journey is a source of inspiration for all those who wish to embark on the same journey towards more sustainable surfing. That is why we share with you the knowledge we have acquired throughout our experience.

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December 26, 2024

Let’s go natural fiber!

Natural fibres show outstandingly low CO2 footprint compared to glass and mineral fibres The carbon footprint of natural fibres such as flax, hemp, jute or kenaf is much lower than…
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November 14, 2024

PAULOWNIA: THE WOOD THAT CAME TO SAVE SURFING

In recent years, surfboards made from paulownia wood have become increasingly popular. Let's see some relevant data that help understand why paulownia is so precious for the planet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xWUw-zeuDc
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September 28, 2024

European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2024

After five years since the last edition, the 4th European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2024 was a success! On Friday 27 September and Saturday 28 September the fourth EWSM was held…
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August 19, 2024

Wood skin repair

The compsand construction (vacuum bagged skins over eps), invented by Australian guru Grant Newby, allows to build boards that are 70% organic by weight and carbon neutral. No fiberglass or…
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August 19, 2024

FlamaClassic tutorial

FLAMA’S ORIGINAL TECHONOLOGY:99% ORGANIC SURFBOARDS FlamaClassic is the original concept that started my adventure in 2010 with some very simple yet optimistic goals: building 100% organic surfboards out of wood…