From time to time, we get really awesome emails from our readers about the cool things they’re doing as a result of some of the things we publish on this site. We get stoked on these, not only because it…
We’re seeing a new attention being paid to wood these days and while it’s an incredible long-lasting and durable material, it also requires a little bit of TLC. This brief How To comes to us from New York, where the…
This is such a cool idea. There are all kinds of GoPro accessories available now so it’s pretty easy to go out and buy whatever you think you need, but Jon Hildy felt like making one himself, and for that,…
With a few simple tools and techniques, it is possible to use the natural materials available to the outdoorsman to make all manner of useful and even beautiful things when traveling. Learning to work with wood is not only a…
Nick Hill is a young surfer/artist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Through his art, he chooses to focus on freedom and playfulness, highlighting natural wonders with colorful simplicity. His art pays homage to these natural, simple beauties even through materials…
Bjorn Holm is back at it, creating another surf craft from old skateboards. This time around, he went for a less labor intensive board, a handplane. Below, Bjorn shares his steps in creating this handheld work of art in hopes of…
In this video, a couple of Aussies take us inside their shaping bay for a background on their development of hollow-core surfboards. The result is a lightweight and high-performance board made from laser- and hand-cut timber. YEW!
Do you remember the first time you stood up on your board and rode a wave into the shore? It was probably love at first ride. In this video, Thomas Scott talks about when it all started for him while…
Corey Smith’s snowboards seem to defy the rules of shredding. imagine. In addition to shaping snowboards, Smith is also a multi-media artist, with paintings, photographs, sculptures, videos and a year’s worth of rock songs in his portfolio. His boards follow…