
Buy it Once, Buy it Right
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In a world filled with disposable products and short-term fixes, we take immense pride in build...

Almond R-Series vs. "Other Soft Tops"
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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
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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
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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
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The following is a working theory that I have been thinking about a lot lately, and needed to wri...

Our First Asymmetrical Board Model
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We are very pleased to share with you our very first asymmetrical surfboard model—we built it in ...

The Search for Volcano Island
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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
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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
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Equipment selection is a critical part of enjoying your surfing experience.
Whether you're lookin...

My Most Embarrassing Wipeout
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I'm working on a 2.0 version of Almond's Guide to Your First Year of Surfing right now. There ar...

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...