"Can't Asymmetrical Surfboards Only Go One Way?"
1 day ago
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The most common question I have been asked since we unveiled our new Beyond and Back model with ...
Buy it Once, Buy it Right
2 days ago
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In a world filled with disposable products and short-term fixes, we take immense pride in buildi...
Almond R-Series vs. "Other Soft Tops"
2 days ago
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There are plenty of soft top surfboards on the market, but to be honest, I don’t even like to re...
Why the 8'0 R-Series Joy is the Best Surfboard for Novice Surfers
2 days ago
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The main goal for any beginner surfer is to find a surfboard that allows them to catch waves con...
Surf Smarter, Not Harder
3 days ago
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One key feature of our surfboards—and something we frequently discuss in the shop—is how we’ve p...
A Working Theory of Trends
8 days ago
·The following is a working theory that I have been thinking about a lot lately, and needed to wri...
Our First Asymmetrical Board Model
10 days ago
·We are very pleased to share with you our very first asymmetrical surfboard model—we built it in ...
The Search for Volcano Island
10 days ago
·Join us for a premier of Ben Weiland and Bobcat Davis' new surf film: The Search for Volcano Isla...
Our Biggest Collaboration Ever is Coming Soon
13 days ago
·In a couple weeks, we are releasing a project that we have been pouring our hearts (and sweat) in...
What to Look for When Buying A Noserider
14 days ago
·Equipment selection is a critical part of enjoying your surfing experience.
Whether you're lookin...
180 Degrees South | Saturday, September 7
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We have been working on a collaboration with our friend Jeff Johnson for the last few months. Je...
Closing the Books on Custom Orders
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On September 1, we are going to be temporarily closing the books on custom surfboard orders. This...
Confession
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Confession: I still wear Almond surf trunks that we made in the Summer of 2015.
They're 9 years o...
Avoid the Crowds: Find Your Own Secret Spot
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Every surfer dreams of having a secret place to surf; and once you find it, it becomes your missi...
Early & Often Surf Club | July 2024
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On Saturday, we teamed up with our friends at Rivian for a special installment of the Early &...
Almond's Intro to: Asymmetrical Surfboards
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Asymmetrical: "having parts that fail to correspond to one another in shape, size, or arrangemen...
Announcement, Question, Favor
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Recently, I penned an article called "What Are We Investing In?" as I was reflecting on our busin...
Fast Saturday | June 2024
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Here are a few photos from the vintage Porsche meet-up on Saturday morning. Curated by Aaron Ash...
Why is the R-Series So Popular?
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You can imagine the bittersweet moment recently when someone said to me "I didn't even know you g...
Almond's Introduction to: Gliders
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Co-Written by Dave Allee & Austin Cooper
Trim is a term used to describe the art of gliding...
Father's Day / Almond's Origin
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I truly believe in the value of being perpetually curious about life—a skill I think I picked up...
Single-Foil vs. Double-Foil Fins
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If you have ever looked closely at your surfboard fins, you will likely notice that fins that go ...
June 2024 | Early & Often Surf Club
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In a tale as old as time, the waves were not quite as good as the surf forecast lead us to believ...
You Ordered A Custom Surfboard! (Here's What Happens Next...)
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As you likely know by now, we build a new batch of stock surfboards every single week. We post t...
What Are We Investing In?
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Years ago, I felt pretty comfortable sharing more of the business thoughts that went on behind t...
Why Would We Shape a 3'10" Surfboard?
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The other day, Griffin shaped a 3'10" version of our Rover model.
Why would he shape such a ridi...
Board of the Week | May 16
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This week's Board of the Week is this 7'6 Mini Walks on Water.
Honestly if you haven't tried this...
The Best Way to Get to Surf
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I've had this vision of a dream surf trip planned for a while now and it doesn't use the conventi...
Gratification
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Since the earliest days of Almond, I've been obsessed with the idea of making surfboards that wil...
Summer Surf Action Plan
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As Mickey Muñoz famously said, "there are no bad waves, only a lousy attitude and a poor choice o...
Your Most Frequently Asked R-Series Q's
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Summer is around the corner, and based on the uptick in interest in surfboards, I think it's safe...
Introducing: The Almond Performance Twin
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We want to give you a sneak peak at a new model we are developing. It's a performance-driven twin...
Show Us Your Three Board Quiver
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We are big believers that with a well-appointed Three Board Quiver, a surfer can cover their basi...
Our Most Versatile Mid-Length
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Versatility in a surfboard means being able to cover a wide variety of conditions and surf approa...
How Do You Find More Time to Surf?
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Last month, we sent out our annual customer survey and to the surprise of very few, you all state...
Starting Over From Zero As A Surfer
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"Adult Learner" is a recent surfing term that has been used meaning a surfer who learns as an adu...