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There’s something special about riding a surfboard built from agave.Long before modern foam blanks existed, agave was al...
05/17/2026

There’s something special about riding a surfboard built from agave.
Long before modern foam blanks existed, agave was already part of surf history in Polynesia and Mexico. The wood is incredibly light for its strength, naturally flexible, and has a unique organic feel under the feet that many surfers describe as “alive.”
Unlike standard PU or EPS constructions, agave absorbs vibration differently, creating a smoother glide and a flowing sensation through turns. Every board also carries its own natural grain and character, making each one completely unique.
This beautiful 11’0 x 21 1/2 x 3 1/2 handcrafted by master shaper Tristan Mausse is a perfect example of functional art meeting pure surf craftsmanship. stic
A board made to trim, glide, and connect surfing back to its roots. 🌊

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Restored piece of British surf history.This vintage Kevin Cross Surfboards shape from Croyde, North Devon has finally be...
05/16/2026

Restored piece of British surf history.

This vintage Kevin Cross Surfboards shape from Croyde, North Devon has finally been brought back to life after a careful restoration.

Handcrafted during the golden era of surfing, when boards were shaped one by one with passion, instinct, and soul.

Surfboards like this are more than collectible objects, they are living memories of the evolution of surf culture in Europe and the UK.

Honored to help preserve this beautiful piece of surfing heritage for future generations.

A piece of surfing history, brought back to life.This original Hot Buttered surfboard, designed by the legendary Terry F...
05/13/2026

A piece of surfing history, brought back to life.
This original Hot Buttered surfboard, designed by the legendary Terry Fitzgerald, has just completed a careful restoration while preserving the soul, lines, and character of the original board.


The colors, the wings, the unmistakable Hot Buttered aesthetic… this is pure 70s/80s surf culture.

Boards like this were not just equipment they were expressions of style, experimentation, and freedom during one of the most creative eras in surfing history.

“T.F.” helped redefine performance surfing with his speed, flow, and radical approach, and his influence can still be felt in modern board design today.

Stoked to give this beautiful piece a second life and add another chapter to its story.

04/04/2026

Welcome to The Temple of Surf - The Podcast

Today we say goodbye to a true legend.Don Hansen was more than a surfer.He was part of the living history of our culture...
04/02/2026

Today we say goodbye to a true legend.

Don Hansen was more than a surfer.
He was part of the living history of our culture…
a man who carried the spirit of surfing through decades of change,
without ever losing what truly matters.
I had the honor to sit down with him for The Temple of Surf Podcast.
Not just to interview him…
but to listen.

To listen to a life shaped by waves,
stories shaped by the ocean,
and wisdom that only time and experience can give.

He didn’t need to prove anything.
He had already lived it all.
And yet, he gave me his time.
His attention.
His stories.
That is something I will always be grateful for.

In a world that moves fast,
Don Hansen belonged to a generation that reminds us to slow down…
to respect the ocean,
to respect each other,
and to remember where surfing truly comes from.

Rest in peace, Don.
Thank you for everything you gave to surfing…
and thank you for the time you gave to me.
🌊

Surfing isn’t only something you do.It’s something you remember, interpret, and pass on.In the latest episode of The Tem...
01/04/2026

Surfing isn’t only something you do.
It’s something you remember, interpret, and pass on.
In the latest episode of The Temple of Surf Podcast, I sit down with professor, writer, and lifelong surfer Andy Martin to talk about surf culture, storytelling, and the deeper meaning behind waves. From hidden surf histories to the emotional responsibility of telling surf stories honestly, this conversation goes far beyond performance and competition.
We explore how writing helps preserve surfing’s past, why some stories are forgotten, and how the ocean continues to teach patience, humility, and attention. A calm, intelligent, and deeply human episode for anyone who loves surfing or loves the culture that surrounds it.
🎧 New episode out now
📍 The Temple of Surf Podcast



Surf art by

12/29/2025

A moment suspended in time.
George Downing, photographed by Leroy Grannis in 1965.

This animation is shared with deep respect for the man, the era, and the culture that shaped modern surfing.
Not to modernize the past, but to remember it.
📷 Original photograph © Leroy Grannis
🌊 Legacy before spectacle:





12/28/2025

1938 · Palos Verdes Surf Club

Shot by Doc Ball.
One of the quiet pioneers who helped document the earliest days of surfing.
This animation isn’t a reinterpretation —
just a gentle way of honoring a moment, a place, and the people who shaped surf culture with respect and humility.
Shared with gratitude.
🌊

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12/27/2025

Phil Edwards.
Captured through the lens of Leroy Grannis.
This animation isn’t meant to modernize or decorate the moment, only to let it breathe a little longer.
Phil’s style, precision, and quiet influence shaped generations of surfers, long before surfing needed noise to be seen.
Leroy Grannis didn’t just photograph surfing, he preserved its soul.
This is a small movement in service of a still truth.
With respect. Always.
🌊
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12/26/2025

🖤🌊 Surf history, gently brought to life 🌊🖤
This animated moment is based on a timeless photograph by Doc Ball, capturing surfers Adie Huber and Hop Swartz, both proud members of the Palos Verdes Surf Club.
Two surfers.
One era.
A quiet exchange between friends shaped by waves, time, and shared respect for the ocean.
Using AI animation, this image isn’t reimagined, it’s carefully extended, allowing us to feel the presence, the stillness, and the soul of early California surf culture.
This is not about modern performance.
It’s about lineage.
About moments that never needed noise.
Honoring the past.
Keeping it alive. 🌊

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