australia

June 22, 2009

Hows it Look?

Hows it Look?

Keith, Bindy, Case, YC and Dan checking the waves

Keith, Bindy, YC and Dan. Nothing like looking over groups of Kangaroos to check the surf. Australia is pretty cool.

May 18, 2009

Going up

Going up

Hiking up hill after a surf

Climbing back up the hill after a surf check. On the way down we saw a tiger and king brown snake, I was really hoping to not see any on the way back up. I REALLY hate snakes....

May 14, 2009

Thanks, Keith

Thanks, Keith

FKeith opening gate in Australia

Most of Australia is pretty unpopulated so surf checks through farmlands are pretty typical.

May 05, 2009

Bells Beach

Bells Beach

Bells Beach. Australia.

This was taken a few days before the contest.

May 01, 2009

Perfect Peak

Perfect peak

Wave breaking in far out Australia

Right or left you ask? Both is the answer....

February 08, 2009

Wayne Lynch

Wayne Lynch

Interior of the new Patagonia Store in Torquay Australia

Wayne Lynch displaying one of his own in front of a rack of many more at the new Patagonia store in Torquay.

February 05, 2009

Patagonia Torquay

Patagonia Torquay

Interior of the new Patagonia Store in Torquay Australia

The new Patagonia Store in Torquay Australia carries Wayne Lynch and Fletcher Chouinard Surfboards as well as a large assortment of Patagonia clothing. Stop in and check it out next time you are nearby!

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December 29, 2008

Wood Is Good - So Much Fun

Wood Is Good - So Much Fun

We conclude with part 4 of the Wood is Good series of videos. This one features some great footage of Dave Rastovich, Dan Malloy and even Mike Stewart! - all riding some variations on Tom Wegners Alaia surfboards.

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December 26, 2008

Wood Is Good - Alaias

Wood Is Good - Alaias

In part 3 of the Wood is Good series, Tom gets into his work with Alaias. There has been a lot of interest recently in this "ancient" craft and Tom talks about his progression with their design, from belly boards to stand up riding.

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December 23, 2008

Wood Is Still Good

Wood Is Still Good

Happy Holidays from everybody at Fletcher Chouinard Designs!

Here is part 2 of the Wood is Good videos. Tom goes off in this one and is seen riding his 20 footer. If you're interested in surfboard design and alternative construction materials, you'll really enjoy this series so stay tuned for more.

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