Tyler Warren's star is burning bright; his images feature prominently in magazines and his name's on everyone's lips right now, yet he pilots a steady course through the hype. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Kyle MacLennan

God Went Surfing with The Devil is a film by Alex Klein, which documents the war-torn region of Gaza. At a time when tensions are high, this film investigates the attitudes and aspirations of a small pocket of people where surfing removes socio-political divisions and lets the ocean carry their aspirations for peace.

Championed by surfers in the know for over 30 years, but largely ignored by mainstream riders; has the time finally come for the Bonzer to shine? Words: Steve Croft & Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

A world away from the average commercial surf competition, pushy dads and nervous groms, generations share the stoke at a contest that celebrates the original Hawaiian spirit. This is truly a unique perspective in surfing. Photos: Yves S

Bing Copeland was a pioneer of the modern surf industry. In his excellent new retrospective, ‘Bing Surfboards – Fifty Years of Craftsmanship and Innovation’, Paul Holmes discovered what makes Bing tick. Words: Bing Copeland & Paul Holmes Photos: Courtesy of Bing Copeland

In Senegal the deserts of North Africa meet the jungles of the tropics. It's an open–minded Islamic country of many cultural experiences and idiosyncrasies; it's also one of the safest and democratic countries in Africa. And of course there's the surf... Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

Patagonia’s Footprint Chronicles

September 25, 2010 | Words By: Staff Writer

The clever dicks at Patagonia have created a web site so that you can monitor the footprint of their goods, and make an informed decision when you buy. Find out about energy, shipping, CO2 and more of Patagonia’s supply chain information.


“The Footprint Chronicles gives a concrete, tangible example about what transparency really means. Everyone can understand this.” Simonetta Carbonaro, Prof. of Design Management, Swedish School of Textiles; Partner, REALISE

The latest version lets you track the impact of two new products – Capilene® 2 Lightweight Crew and Chacabuco Pack – and see updated details on four other products.

Visit the Footprint Chronicles

 

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  1. walrus says:
    September 25, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    the biggest feature of Patagonia stuff is that it tends to last forever. i don’t know how they make money, since once you buy a pair of their surf trunks your set for at least 5 or 6 years. my snow boarding jacket is at least 7 years old and still perfect….good stuff that last forever = good stuff

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