We wanna see more girls riding.
This is an open invitation to all girls who wanna have FUN contact us (we have extra equipment if you dont have any or wanna try something different).
WE WANNA RIDE WITH YOU!
Category Archives: SURFtheEARTH
CHADJackson
This is our friend, Chad “Kaimanu” Jackson, talkin bout the different materials he is using today, for a better, cleaner Earth tomorrow. sorry for the intro commercial.
http://www.surfspot.com/flashplayer/FlashPlayer.swf?v=http://cdn.surfspot.com/media/videos/Chad_Jackson_Shaping.flv&eb=1&ap=1&av=sportnet.ss.videos&pv=player&szv=320×240&apv=doubleclick
Produced by Matt Shuster & Blake Pettit
Just so you know CHAD is the MOST respected Charger on the Central Coast.
Even before Sean Penn graced the screens in Fast Times at Ridgemont High as Jeff Spicoli, the zorbed-out beach bum, the public’s perception of surfers has been that of stoned, out of touch, out of reach degenerates. In many respects, this view had its merits. The 1960’s and 70’s were a time of experimentation and drug use, and surfers, with their free lifestyles and unique personalities, were no exception. Many surfers of the era, including such big names as Michael Peterson and Cheyne Horan, have admitted to being heavily doped up even at the peak of their career.
It was Spicoli, however, who cemented the stoned out, surf bum image into that of the popular imagination. Since then, most depictions of surfers in the media have been that of ripped space cadets on a search for munchies, glossy-eyed numbskulls whose primary function is to provide comic relief. Such stereotypes have negatively affected hopes for the legitimization of surfing.
You know what I say? I say that surfers should embrace the Cannabis connection. After all, these days “Green” is in, and companies of every sort are scrambling to incorporate any kind of eco-friendly components into their products. A handful of large surf companies have integrated eco-friendly aspects into their marketing campaign (think board shorts made from recycled bottles, etc.), and the rest of the industry has taken notice.
Like all fads and crazes, this environmental push started with dedicated individuals whose motives reflect a deep concern for the preservation of the Earth, not a desire to keep up with the latest movements. For these environmentalists, while this shift to eco-consciousness has been long overdue, it allows them to bring their product to the mainstream.
Meet Chad Jackson of Los Osos, California: a surfer/shaper who aims to advocate awareness with his eco-friendly hemp surfboards. Along with his shaping, Jackson is an experienced waterman, and he swears by his hemp boards in all conditions, from 2′ to 20′. I recently caught up with Chad Jackson in his shaping room in Los Osos to discuss his love for nature, sources of inspiration, and where he plans to take his hemp-based surfboard revolution.
Click here for full CHADjackson interview
RACHELharris
By:Darlene Conolly
All Photos:Glenn Dubock
There might not be a large number of female surfers in the waters north of Southern California but the Santa Barbara and Ventura area has been pumping out some high-quality girls recently. Rachel Harris of Carpenteria in SB is just one of them.
Not only has her presence on the amateur competition circuit been gaining strength over the past few years, but she’s recently moved up the rankings and started dabbling with the WQS. If her powerful, controlled style has any say in the matter, Rachel Harris will soon become a staple name in heat draws alongside the best female surfers from around the globe. But first, Surfline Women wanted to find out who this teen is and where she’s coming from. But with just 10 days until her 18th birthday, here’s what her horizon looks like.
All Photos:Glenn Dubock
There might not be a large number of female surfers in the waters north of Southern California but the Santa Barbara and Ventura area has been pumping out some high-quality girls recently. Rachel Harris of Carpenteria in SB is just one of them.
Not only has her presence on the amateur competition circuit been gaining strength over the past few years, but she’s recently moved up the rankings and started dabbling with the WQS. If her powerful, controlled style has any say in the matter, Rachel Harris will soon become a staple name in heat draws alongside the best female surfers from around the globe. But first, Surfline Women wanted to find out who this teen is and where she’s coming from. But with just 10 days until her 18th birthday, here’s what her horizon looks like.
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED SURFING?
I started when I was 12. It was something to do over the summer since we lived close to the beach. My mom signed me up for this lifeguard surf class and I really liked it. Then I got my own surfboard.
WHAT’S THE HARDEST THING ABOUT BEING A FEMALE SURFER IN SANTA BARBARA?
I don’t know. I don’t really notice a gender difference really, but obviously there are a lot less girls so it’s harder to find someone to surf with. But as far as getting waves, I rarely find any problem catching waves.
DOES THE LOW WATER TEMPERATURE IN YOUR AREA MAKE IT HARD TO SURF SOMETIMES?
It’s cold and there are definitely some days when I’m not excited about going out and it helps to have a good wetsuit but it’s not as cold as Santa Cruz so I try to think about it like that. I try and keep at least one other dry suit so I’ll be ready for the next session.
WHAT IS ONE ASPECT ABOUT YOUR SURFING THAT YOU’RE WORKING TO IMPROVE ON RIGHT NOW?
I guess my mental game because, before, I’d get really nervous before heats so I’m trying to stay calm and trying to get to where I’m surfing my best all the time.
WHERE DO YOU SEE SURFING TAKING YOUR LIFE?
Hopefully letting me go around the world, see a bunch of places and meet a lot of cool people.
WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO DO IF SURFING DIDN’T END UP WORKING OUT AS A CAREER?
I’m trying to decide that right now, actually. I got an acceptance letter last month and I’m going to UC Santa Barbara. I’m trying to figure out what I want to major in, probably like mechanical engineering or biology. Now I’m starting to get everything set up for that.
WHAT’S SOMETHING INTERESTING THAT MOST OTHER SURFERS WOULDN’T KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I can make pottery on a potter’s wheel. I take it as a class at school and I like it a lot. One day I’d like to buy a wheel and start making stuff at home, like bottles and teapots or random stuff.
WHEN SANTA BARBARA GOES FLAT, IT GETS REALLY FLAT. SO WHAT SORTS OF ACTIVITIES DO YOU DO TO KEEP ENTERTAINED DURING THOSE FLAT SPELLS?
I play guitar a lot. It’s something I do to keep busy. I also play soccer a lot to stay in shape but the season just ended so I’ll have to find something else to do. And I skate a little bit, too.
LET’S SAY YOU COULD CHOOSE TO MOVE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW. WHERE WOULD IT BE?
(After a lot of contemplation) I guess I’d like to live in Australia. I went there like a month ago to do the WQS at Margaret River and it’s really unique. Plus, there are lots of waves to surf. I think West Oz is pretty cool, there’s a lot less people around and the waves are really big and powerful.
WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU ENJOY ABOUT BEING A SURFER?
What I like best is that you can go out and forget about everything on land. It’s just like a way of escape.
Congrats
WOW she is busy:
June 13 – Honor Student Rachel Harris Graduates from Carpinteria High School with a 4.4 GPA
June 14-15 – Red Bull Riders Cup – National Championships – Church, San Clemente. (Carpinteria High Surf Team)
June 18-21 – NSSA National Championships – Explorer and High School Divisions – at Salt Creek.
June 24-29 – NSSA National Championships – Open Women’s Division Lower Trestles and NSSA Awards Banquet.
July 21-27 – US Open WQS 6* and Supergirl Junior Pro – HB Pier
Rachel as the only woman surfer left in the Red Bull Riders Cup is going to be featured in a documentary Red Bull is producing on the event.
Born: 1990
Surfer, Skater, Soccer Player
UCSB Student
Happy
Thoughtful
Dedicated
RACHELharris’s, a contributer to Rootamental, MaldivesTrip:
Check out 16 year old NSSA star, Rachel Harris, shredding the Maldives in August 2007
Rootamental 