Smart shoes that look great on the street or for kicking at the local art show. The Simple Take On Hi is a modern update of the classic sneaker and is made with eco-friendly materials (certified leather, organic laces, recycled rubber). Look great and save the planet one step at a time. (Price $70) www.simpleshoes.com
Filmmaker/surfer Mikey DeTemple’s follow-up to his hit film Picaresque. This time Mikey brings along Chris Del Moro, Justin Quintal, Kassia Meador, Alek Parker, Ryan Burch, Scotty Stopnik, Jared Mell, Daniel Thompson and Tyler Warren on a 2 year journey to Canada, Nicaragua, Bahamas, Maine, New York, and Baja riding all sorts of different shaped boards, logs, hulls, and planks of wood. www.godamp.com
Stylemasters and Stylemasters 2 chronicle the progression of surfing in the 70s and the single fin surfing of the winter of 1980–81, respectively. These films document the lifestyle and performance of some of the most influential surfers ever. Digitally remastered and narrated by filmmakers Greg Weaver and Spyder Willis, now available on DVD. (Combo Price $50) www.movecollective.com
The definitive history of Hawaiian surfing by surfer, lifeguard, and historian John Clark. This thick paperback volume was sourced from narration by native Hawaiians who wrote for Hawaiian-language newspapers of the 1800s. An amazing and detailed account of the sport of kings. Also includes a Hawaiian-English dictionary of surfing terms and references. www.uhpress.hawaii.edu
Get a jump on summer and ride a Pendoflex Double Winger Quad Fish with a high speed Pendoflex torque tail. (Surfboard shown: 5’10″ x 20–3/4″) Each Pendoflex is hand-shaped and built in its entirety by master craftsman and surfer Steve Pendarvis. www.pendo.com
Fish is on the menu with these aquatic Wellen Surf Tees designed with surfer/artist Ty Williams. Also stay warm and comfortable with the wool Wellen Beanie that’s made in collaboration with Krochet Kids — a company that provides jobs to women in Uganda. (Price various) www.swell.com
Paul Witzig’s Triology of surfing films –Volume 1 includes The Hot Generation (1967), Evolution (1969) and Sea of Joy (1970) they have been restored, re-mixed and reborn on widescreen DVDs. The three classic movies all look better than ever and remain a true reflection of the era in which they were made.www.witzig.com.au
Cyrus Sutton and Ryan Burch star in what many are calling the surf film of the year, “Stoked & Broke.” If you didn’t have the chance to check it out in the theaters, now is your chance to enjoy it on DVD. ($25, includes shipping!) Korduroy.tv
