Iñigo Agote x Deflow
Iñigo Agote x Deflow
Iñigo Agote is a professional photographed based in San Sebastian specialized on water photography.During the last couple of years, he has developed a unique water photography style, being the sunset light the key of his composition and colour processing.
He is actually part of the Deflow family and he collaborates actively with the brand generating content for its social media and communication channels.
Inspired by the colours of the sunsets captured by Iñigo, we created a fin replicating his iconic photos. Starting from deep blue (the ocean) we go all the way to a warm red and sunset yellow.
Finally, the fin fades into translucid area where you can see-trough the fin.
We emulate sunset spectrum from Iñigo’s images and allow you to put the fin between the sunset
and yourself to see how the light goes through and changes the colour of the fin.
Iñigo Agote x Deflow
Iñigo Agote is a professional photographed based in San Sebastian specialized on water photography.During the last couple of years, he has developed a unique water photography style, being the sunset light the key of his composition and colour processing.
He is actually part of the Deflow family and he collaborates actively with the brand generating content for its social media and communication channels.
Inspired by the colours of the sunsets captured by Iñigo, we created a fin replicating his iconic photos. Starting from deep blue (the ocean) we go all the way to a warm red and sunset yellow.
Finally, the fin fades into translucid area where you can see-trough the fin.
We emulate sunset spectrum from Iñigo’s images and allow you to put the fin between the sunset
and yourself to see how the light goes through and changes the colour of the fin.
How to choose your traction pad
Whenever we develop a new product, we like to have the opinion of our riders in order to base ourselves on the best feedback possible. That is why we are going to start a section in which they themselves explain everything concerning the Deflow product range.
Each one of our traction pads has been specifically designed in order to optimize its characteristics for a specific type of surf, conditions and boards.
In this case we have asked Legi Alonso, one of our 'performance' riders, to tell us a little more about them. Perhaps his advice will help you decide what grip to put on your next board.
Which traction pad should I use?
2 Piece Traction Pad
It is the pad with the most contrasted surface since it combines a smooth part (very soft) with another based on rough textures (very adherent), which makes it a very didactic and intuitive grip since this contrast helps us to know the height at which we are treading at all times.
Because of this, I always use it on boards where I move my foot a lot. For example, on short boards for small waves. These types of conditions are given to the foot moving forward to pump and achieve speed (stepping on the smooth part) and then being carried backwards at the moment of executing the maneuver (rough and more adherent part). Hence, this last surface has the super adherent texture on which to exert all our strength in the most critical moments.
It is also ideal for when you start to land your first airs or other maneuvers in which the foot loses some contact with the board. Once again, that pronounced change in its textures will help you position your foot more effectively.
3 Piece Traction Pad
This pad offers a softer touch throughout its entire surface. However, it has a double grip on its lateral parts (thick vertical bands, longitudinally perforated) in order to optimize its adherence at key moments such as the 'bottom' or the 'cut back'.
Finally, it includes a small central bridge that indicates at all times the part of the grip that we are treading.
I use this grip model on narrower boards oriented to waves of a certain quality, generally 'round square tails', since in them I move less the tread and I focus almost exclusively on stepping on the sides (areas of greater grip of the pad) in order to trace rail turns on the wall.
5 Piece Traction Pad
It is the narrowest and offers greater subtlety to our tread since it is flat and provides, only, a high friction in its outer limits, on both sides and in the rear area.
I always use it on ‘round tail’ boards as they tend to be narrower and geared toward a higher range surf where the most subtle movements prevail.
The higher the quality of the waves, the less it is pumped or stepped on in order to generate speed (the waves are supposed to have strength and supply that part), therefore we would focus on moving the board from edge to edge, without taking off of the wall. Hence, any other element is superfluous (very bulky textures, central bridge ...).
Finally, the 5-piece grip has a very accentuated final block based on a classic grid texture, highly tested and infallible, in order to provide the greatest security in the most critical moments.
Front Pad
During the last few years, many of the more progressive surfers have started to use a front pad. Until now, I had never used it on my boards because I always thought it was silly, a mere 'pose' that was useless. However, after testing it, I realized that I was wrong and that, indeed, the front pad has a number of advantages to take into account. That's why ... We'd better dedicate a post to it ('coming soon'), since, with all certainty, it will become a regular of my 'air toys' ;P
Do you always use traction pads?
When it comes to standard shortboards… Always!
In my case, it not only helps me to obtain a greater firmness in the tread (thanks to its grip or the rear stud), but it also helps me orient my foot, giving me indications about the way in which I step on each board.
It is clear that I will not use a grip in the case of a 'single fin' or another type of board in which I do not stop moving my feet or look for another type of 'flow'. Nor does it make sense on longer boards (from 6'4 '' onwards, in my opinion) where the way of stepping and distributing the weight has nothing to do with that of a normal shortboard.
Want to know more about our traction pads? Discover our full collection here
Margaux X Deflow
“This fin model got inspired from an alternative style of surfing that mixes reactivity and trim. The design comes from a very big influence in architectural shapes from the 70s. The square in the corner is yellow because it is a pop colour and it represents the sun, the warmth of summer . I wanted to make something simple, minimalist but also original. Making Something that matches aesthetically with any board was important.”
Margaux is one of our favourite surfers to see on a wave. Her pure perception of the sea and way of transforming her creativity into art inspires everyone near her. Margaux’s fin adds more performance and manoeuvrability than pivot fins.
Concept/Direction : Oscar Valencia & Margaux Arramon-Tucco
Film/Edit : Oscar Valencia
Pictures: Thomas Lodin
Un Dernier Twist - Clovis & Thomas
Un Dernier Twist from Thomas Lodin on Vimeo.
We miss summer. Well, some parts of it.
This is a short video made by Thomas Lodin with some waves of Clovis Donizetti.
Clovis Donizetti at home, Côte des Basques, Biarritz.
Lost and found clips.
Concept/Direction : Clovis Donizetti & Thomas Lodin
Film/Edit : Thomas Lodin
Music : Les Chats Sauvages – Derniers baisers
First Shape - Adrien Toyon
There are few things as exciting (and challenging at the same time) as making your own surfboard. Understanding the design and visualising how your craft will go. And then, of course, surfing it for the first time.
After our “First Love” video, Adrien Toyon decided to try and shape his first board with the help of the local legend Peta. Once all the process was finished, he took the board back to his home in Reunion Island. Coming back to the waves that you surf since you were a child is very special. This time, with the first shape, it was even more.
Starring Adrien Toyon and Peta
A short film by Martxel Txintxurreta
Images by Martxel Txintxurreta and Ricardo Junji
Volcanic Dream - Manuel Lezcano
Manuel Lezcano lives in front of one of the heaviest reef breaks in Europe, “El Quemao” in the Canary Islands. Where most of the people see a thick and hollow barrel that breaks on the sharp volcanic rocks of Lanzarote, Manuel has lived many of the best moments of his live inside that dreamy wave.
Volcanic Dream is a short video that has being produced thanks to the local community of La Santa, In Process, Quemao Class, Franito Surf Home.
Thank you also to the filmers David Toribio, German Abreu, Alejandro Marote.
Thanks to Gorka Ezkurdi for the cover picture. And thanks to Oscar Valencia for directing this project.
Gracias al Mar
We would like to introduce you to Adrian Lopez, stylish surfer and a unique character from our surfing culture. With the influence of many other surfers and shapers, he started to shape his own boards trying to experience and find his own style.
When he saw one of the longest swells of the decade approaching the coast of Morocco, he finished a couple of big fishes and drove south. The result, pure flow and connection.
filmed by Elisa Beltrán (@_elisabeltran_)
edited by Adrian Lopez (@adrokultura)
song So long, Lonesome by Explosions in the Sky
Deflow x Adrien Toyon
Deflow introduces the new collaboration fin with Adrien Toyon.
Adrien is not only an amazing surfer, but a free soul, humble and charismatic. He comes from Reunion Island, although currently he resides in Biarritz, where you can see him flying over the high tide wedges.
Adrien Toyon’s surfing is wild and powerful. He likes airs and strong carves on open faces. While designing and testing his signature model fins, Adrien went through different shapes and materials, and we ended up keeping the classic honeycomb composition. Stiff in the base, with a bit of flex in the tip, Adrien’s fin works in both pointbreaks and beachbreaks.
Filmed and edited by Oscar Valencia
Song: Happens To The Heart – Leonard Cohen.
Deflow and Donizetti - New Dnd 8,75"
We have always been inspired by how Clovis understands surfing. Were some people just see it as a summer entertainment, Clovis has made surfing his life, and has very clear vision of the importance of culture, respect and legacy.
There is few things we can tell about his surfing that you haven’t seen yet. His clean style and elegance walking on the board feels like jazz in our ears. A piece constructed with the right perfect notes, a mastery of rhythm while leaving room for improvisation always performed without frills.
We feel fortunate to collaborate with Clovis in this Dnd 8,75″ fin, a “speed fin”, made for trimming with control at high speeds.
Video by Oscar Valencia
Song: Agua de Beber – Antonio Carlos Jobim
