We are very honored that GQ Magazine selected the R-Series Surfboard as a part of their Best Stuff of 2018.
The CHART print 5'4 Secret Menu is featured in the Best Stuff section inside the December issue of the magazine. The board will also be on display in Los Angeles for their Best Stuff pop-up store this month. Huge thank you to Sam and the GQ editors for their interest in—and support of—our effort to make the best foam surfboards possible. 
We’re big fans of the @juneshineco crew and the product they put out.
Earlier this month they gathered a crew of uber-talented surfers and documentarians and headed up to the central coast of California.
Here’s a snap of @kahanak riding the 5’6 Special Recipe Fish we built for the trip. Photo: @kat_reynolds 
We are going to be closed on Black Friday.
But... Join us this Saturday, November 24 for Small Business Saturday.
We have a FREE GIFT for the first 50 customers, with their purchase:
Want to get an even better look at the new R-Series 5'4 Secret Menu?
It's Rugged, Recyclable, and Ready-to-Rip—and now you can view it from any angle without having to board a flight to Orange County, CA. (Although if you want to visit, we'd love to have you.)
We are so pleased to work with our friends at KNOWN SUPPLY when it comes to sourcing and manufacturing our clothes.
If you own one of our t-shirts, sweatshirts, or striped tees, and have never paid much attention to the label at the inside side-seam, flip your shirt up and have a peak. There you will find the signature of the person who actually sat over a sewing machine and meticulously stitched the sleeves to the body, and the front panel to the back panel, and the ribbing to the collar—carefully ensuring that the seams were straight and clean.
Our friend, and Co-Founder of Known Supply, Kohl Crecelius, recently gave a Ted Talk in Temecula, CA to talk about the implications of knowing who made our clothes, and his heart for creating transparency and humanization in an industry that has been long-shrouded in consumer facing messages that were worlds-apart from the roots of the manufacturing.
The R-Series by Almond Surfboards is the latest in soft board technology.
Made in USA, this board is Rugged, Recyclable, and Ready-to-Rip.
Film/Edit: Evan Adamson
Surfers: Drew Meseck, Andy Nieblas, Nathan Adams, Sarah Brady, Leah Dawson.
A common question we hear regarding the 5'4 R-Series Secret Menu is
whether the board has enough float for grown adult surfers who are in the ballpark of 200 lbs.
Good news, surfers, this board packs some float:
1. Even at 5'4, this board has some volume—36.4 Liters to be exact.
That's equivalent to what we would typically expect to see in the following foam & fiberglass boards: 5'8 Secret Menu, 5'9 Special Recipe Fish, 5'9 or 5'10 Sandia Fish.
2. It gets better—the foam used in the R-Series construction is more closely related to an EPS foam, so it has greater buoyancy compared to the polyurethane board that you are accustomed to. Meaning those lengths listed above could probably even be stretched out another inch or two.
3. The Glide—we worked diligently to ensure that the board had the perfect amount of foam under your chest when paddling, this ensures the most foam in the most impactful spot when it comes to allowing you, the surfer, to catch waves early & often.
4. Don't take our word for it... here are a few customers who were able to speak to the paddling and wave-catching nature of the board:
Hanging a surfboard vertically on the wall of your home or office is easier than ever, thanks to this new Vertical-Mount Walnut Surfboard Wall Rack.
All the hardware you need is included, and the screw-holes are oriented vertically, so you can get all four screws into a stud, once you find one.
The base supports the tail of the board, and the leather strap holds the nose of the board upright.
Made right here in California, $180
Surf Decor is a tricky one... you want to weave elements of surf culture into your home, but you don't want it to look like a themed restaurant.
That means finding some tasteful pieces that blend seamlessly with the rest of the house, without apologizing for their surf-centric nature.
Here are a few items that are perfect for the just beachy enough home: 
Looks good, smells great. A perfect gift because it's consumable, meaning they will get use out of it for several months, but don't need to keep it for the rest of their lives. It's like giving someone a bottle of wine, but it lasts much longer and can be enjoyed by all who enter the home.
2. California Surf Checklist Poster
It's an artful addition to any surfy room, and serves as a mental checklist for your next California road trip. One of our best selling pieces in the art category.
Desert pattern by Josh Ariza of Chomp Brand, applied to our tried-and-true Huck Fin template. Perfect for use in the water, in the tail of your Lumberjack, or on a shelf in your office.
4. Vertical-Mount Surfboard Wall Racks
The best solution for that tall, narrow wall at the landing of your staircase. Now you can securely and stylishly mount a surfboard vertically in that space. You can even mount it with the bottom facing outward, so your dinner guests don't know the deck is waxed and the board is actually your Saturday morning go-to.
5. Gift Card
Give the gift of options this Holiday season. Available from $25 up to $1,000.
6. Slightly Choppy Surf Spot Flags
Take home a memento from your favorite surf spot—these flags work great individually or in sets of a few.
7. Almond Hand-Screened Posters
Designed and screen-printed in house, these posters celebrate our favorite elements of surfing and surfboard-building.
8. Wooden Display Fin (with Base)
Hand-foiled by Gully, just like the real thing, these plywood Joy fins are meant to set up on a shelf or on your desk, with the subtle wooden base to support it.
9. 6'0 Quadkumber with Nautical Chart Print
The nautical chart surfboard is fully-functional, but also a major statement in any room.
