Many in our community are familiar with Patagonia’s ethics and activism – that’s why so many choose to buy the brand. That’s also why we choose to stock it. And with every training and every new range we bring in, they enable us to learn more and more about the state of the earth and what can be done to save it.
We could write pages about why we’re stoked on Patagonia, but we know you’d rather be surfing so here’s a few things we’ve learnt that really hit a note with the crew.
To quad, or not to quad? That is one of the big questions these days with five box fin set-ups becoming the norm. So when should you chuck your rear fin and go for a quad set-up?
Experimenting with fins can open up a whole new realm of possibilities with your equipment, the right fin combination can bring the best out of your board.
In part three of Fin School, we talk fin variations and experimentation, and how switching up your fins can improve your performance.
Talking 30 Years of Raglan Surf Company with Raglan Chronicle.
Raglan Surf Co has been an iconic part of the culture and personality of Whaingaroa since it opened in 1992. Craig and Liz Hughes opened the shop at the original location on Wainui Road and when Craig passed away in 2013, their son Luke took over the business. In 2017 they moved to their current location in the historic Vinnies building. Luke and I sat down in the boardroom to have a chat about the legacy of Raglan Surf Co and what the future looks like for them.
We have teamed up with O'Neill to bring you an epic giveaway for our April Year of Giveaway's. As part of our Year of Giveaway's 30 Year Celebration, we are giving one lucky winner the new O'Neill Hyperfreak Fire wetsuit. It's the latest in high performance steamer technology, the O'Neill Hyperfreak Fire is taking innovation to the next level.
Thirty years on and while a few things have changed, the drive for doing what we do, has not. Established in 1992 means this year we celebrate 30 years of business, boards, surfing, our amazing community and most importantly, our roots. What a ride it has been. Big shout out to our amazing community, the customers over the years and the friends and whānau that surround us and have helped us keep the doors open!
