Lately, we’ve been on the perpetual hunt for a sunscreen that works, is safe, and doesn’t wreck the environment. We’ve been told the best protection is Titanium dioxide and Zinc oxide. Well, turns out Gerry Lopez’s new sponsor TropicSport offers up just that combination.
“I’m honored to be a TropicSport brand ambassador. The company and I are perfectly aligned in our commitment to protecting and preserving our oceans’ reefs and ecosystems. Their sunscreen works very well. I’ve used it surfing, in the water under intense sun for eight hours, one application and no sunburn. TropicSport does the job!” said Lopez.
Guess we’ll have to give it a try. Follow the jump for all the official details, and if you haven’t been to a dermatologist in a while make an appointment TODAY.
For some truly international competitive surf action check out the 2018 ISA World Surfing Games from Tahara, Japan September 15-22, 2018. The ISA seems to know which way their fins go.
Meanwhile, in surf footwear news, Jeff Booth has been appointed the director of sales for Flojos footwear. The former top 5 pro surfer has made a career in the action sports industry working for former surf giants like Billabong, Quiksilver, and Oakley.
“I am very excited to have Jeff join the team at Flojos,” says Flojos CEO John Dickinson. “Jeff’s Surfing background and extensive sales experience bring us a strong skill set with his understanding of footwear and apparel along with instant credibility in the specialty market. He really understands the business and we feel he will be a great asset to Flojos.”
For the official word from Flojos, please follow the jump.
The Patagonia Worn Wear Wagon is hitting the road again this summer, only this time, they’re bringing the gear to repair wetsuits as well (any brand of wetsuit).
Patagonia’s Worn Wear program was created in 2013 to encourage people to change their relationship with stuff. The program provides significant resources for responsible care, repair, reuse, resale and recycling at the end of a garment’s life. Known for building highly durable products, Patagonia strongly believes in the intangible value of things that accumulate meaning over time. The memories contained in patches, stitches and scars can’t be replaced with something new – and Worn Wear aims to help customers celebrate those stories.
If you wetsuit (or any of your Patagonia gear) is in need of a fix, bring it in. One item per person. For all the details, follow the jump.
Volcom has named long-time V-Co designer Jeffery James “JJ” Gonzales as their new global men’s design director.
“JJ has been a core member of the design team for years, developing and growing our bottoms business to be the industry leader, by far,” says Volcom CEO Todd Hymel. “He is a living and breathing embodiment of Volcom’s passion and dedication and I am excited for him to drive and elevate all of our efforts to bring a new level of creativity to our brand and product.”
For the official word from V-Co, please follow the jump.
French Phenom Killian Guerin has put out another edit from somewhere around the world and this time it’s the Telos. Aptly called The Teloscopia, it’s just another check in from Killian showing how much more he progresses and charges with every edit. Perfect viewing for a Friday afternoon “at work.”
Tom Wolfe, an innovative journalist and novelist whose technicolor, wildly punctuated prose brought to life the worlds of California surfers, car customizers, astronauts and Manhattan’s moneyed status-seekers in works like “The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby,” “The Right Stuff” and “Bonfire of the Vanities,” died on Monday in a Manhattan hospital. He was 88.
We will miss his wit, eye, and especially his monstrously huge novels that we’ve always loved lugging around.
Meanwhile, in surf footwear news, Jeff Booth has been appointed the director of sales for Flojos footwear. The former top 5 pro surfer has made a career in the action sports industry working for former surf giants like Billabong, Quiksilver, and Oakley.
The Patagonia Worn Wear Wagon is hitting the road again this summer, only this time, they’re bringing the gear to repair wetsuits as well (any brand of wetsuit).
Volcom has named long-time V-Co designer Jeffery James “JJ” Gonzales as their new global men’s design director.
