Promise Land: Pavones with twinny

The Promise Land is an edit featuring our friend Manu Mosteiro riding his twinny on the endless wave of  Pavones while a long & improvised motorbike trip in Costa Rica. Yes, the feeling of Pavones on a twin fin board looks perfect and Manu had definitively made the right choice.

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MANU’S FAVORITES

DUETTE // Twin Fins

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DEAD KOOKS UTOPIA // Twin Fins

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CORE LEASH // 5″6 mm

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TOWEL // Essential

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Eliza Arbelbide in South California

We love Eliza and her smoothest logging style. Active member of  the Côte Des Basques new generation shredders, Eliza spent some productive and fun times in South California with Nil Puissant. They came up with this exclusive video “French Fries For A Birthday Cake” that highlights Eliza’s skills on  clean waves from famous Cali spots. Good opportunity then to ask Eliza a few questions about this edit that will surely get you a taste of SoCal good vibes during sunny winter.

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  • Hello Eliza! How are you doing? How was the Queens Festival?

Hello, I’m good thanks ! The Queens was so cool! So glad my friends Aimee, Margaux and Amaya organise this festival every year and that I can be a part of the Queens! So inspiring for me to see all the girl shred la Côte Des Basques.

  • So… it seems you had lot of fun in California, right? How long was that trip and which was the idea on travelling there?

Yes, we had a lot of fun! We were gone for 1 month and a half. The idea was to present a video to RVCA because we’d been only taken photos with Nil so far. And we chose Calif because it was cool to meet with Summer at home, surf her spots, spent some time with her, see her house and meet her friends.

  • Waves look so much fun there… how would you compare it with the surf you get at home?

We had really perfect waves for a month! I’d say they’re longer, they’re pushing a bit more too! But what really surprised me was that they can really have perfect waves for weeks, whereas at home, they often change!

 

  • Could you explain us a bit more regarding the title of the video?

“Fries for a birthday cake”! First, I’m addicted to fries, so the In N’Out fries (with the secret word) really got me hooked ahaha. And regarding the birthday cake, I actually celebrated my birthday there and Summer smashed the birthday cake in my face, so I think I would have preferred fries in the face ahahahah…

 

  • What are you planning for this year? Maybe a trip with Summer to an endless log wave? 

My plan is obviously to meet Summer again somewhere, I hope! We’re thinking of Indonesia with Nil! Where exactly? We’re not sure yet!

  • Regarding fins, could you explain us what did you ride on that trip?

I’ve been surfing the Cream and the Tyler Warren (launching soon). Both of them are perfect for beach breaks and rocks!!

 

  • If you could choose any destination for a surf trip… where would you go?

I’m thinking of California or Australia for surfing in a bathing suit, and the surfing culture in those countries is so nice!

ELIZA’S FAVORITES

CREAM 9,75″ // Single Fin

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DEFLOW TOWEL // Essential

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RANGE WAX  // Essential

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THOMAS LODIN // Signature Fin

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Range Summer Video Series

If going to the beach is part of your daily struggle. If coming back home with sandy feet is one of you worst nightmare. If you’re at war with yourself about keeping you car as clean as possible. Range is here to bring back the peace. Because Range makes your way to the beach easy. And Range is HARD AS FUCK. 

 Range is made for those who want to surf everyday, anytime. For those who love onshore days and cold conditions. Made with the best materials, for the most exigent surfers. Keep the sand out of your weapons. Keep those actions clear. I’ll see you on the beach.

Explore now the RANGE SUMMER VIDEO SERIE. 

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EP1: SUMMER BEACH BAG

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The Summer Beach Bag has not been designed by IKEA or Balenciaga. As the name suggests, it has been designed for the ultimate summer adventures. Bringing cold beer with ice for your homies, changing your wetsuit on the beach without creating a mess, or even bringing your sleeping stuff inside for a summer surfing mission. Huge and flexible, this bag is made for true surfers who only want to bring their stuff comfy and surf long. 

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EP2: LIFE FRIDGE

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An ancient method for cooling down a local after you burned him on the set of the day: bring him a cold beer!  Life Fridge, as the name suggest, is the perfect accessory for long and warm days at the beach and make sure your 6 pack stays fresh… 

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EP3: FLEXIBLE BUCKET

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As incredible as pulling a rabbit from a magician’s hat, the Flexible Bucket can handle up to 50 L of wetsuits, fresh fish or cans. Best thing? Once job is done, you can flex it and storage it easily. No more huge plastic buckets on the middle of the bathroom, the Flexible Bucket can be stored in any drawer of your home or van. The Flexible Bucket comes with two comfy carry handles that can also be used as shoulder straps

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EP4: PONCHO

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It dries you out, warms you up, and also serves as a Dementor costume for Halloween. What more could you ask for? Range Poncho is made for the true warriors that love onshore days and shitty conditions. 300gr of pure cotton to take care of you after your worst surf.

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EP5: 25L DRY PACK

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The best solution for keeping your car clean out from your smelly wetsuit. This 25 L pack gives you an easy way to bring your stuff from the beach with a strap, and it’s big enough to have all your wet shit on the same place. Note: For the adventurous surfers, you can grab your valuable stuff inside in order to cross a river and find your dream wave

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EP6: WAX

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Oh, that refreshing & peaceful smell of wax early in the morning… Range wax is proudly made in Europe, made for the coldest winter days, and the warmest summers.

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Catching up with Laura Coviella

Laura is constantly proving us how performant she is in both small and big waves. But her last edit is just breathtaking. It follows Laura  during a big wave day session at her home, in Canary Islands. And her engagement is just getting to another step. Laura is definitely a big wave surfer and she does it with talent and skills.

That’s why we wanted to ask her a few questions about that amazing edit and know a little more about her big wave surfing approach.

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  • Hey there Laura! How are you doing? Where are you know?

Hey heyyy! I’m in the Mentawais right now, at the Kandui Resort, so I guess I couldn’t be better hahah… Maybe some less wounds from the reef would be good but it’s all good hahahah.

 

  • First of all… WOW, we are still shocked with your latest video. When was this?

Thanks so much! Honestly, it was just a normal day of big waves at home. I mean, it was a fun and clean day, but the preparation and everything is more or less always the same, just decided this time to film everything and put it together to show how is it normally a big waves day at home. I don’t mean only the size of the waves, I was thinking more of what’s behind those sessions. I also wanted to show that it’s not easy and fun all the time… before that good wave you surfed that day, you first had some sets in the head, had heavy wipeouts or many more things that can happen and if you don’t have the right equipment it can finish so bad.

  • It’s incredible to see young women as you pushing the limits. Where does this motivation come from?

I always was so athletic and always loved the adrenaline too; then I started to love surfing and when I discovered that surfing and adrenaline could play together… I just thought “this is my thing” hahah.

 

  • We know your are a huge source of inspiration for the surfing community. For someone that is starting to surf big waves, what would you recommend yo her/him?

If you think it’s a good one, don’t doubt, don’t think a lot, just paddle and go! 🤣  I would recommend also to go with a right equipment and never go alone.

 

  • Now about your current trip, how is it going overall? How many boards and leashes broken already? hahah

For now it’s been just fun, so my boards are all alive for now heheh however, tomorrow there is a new swell coming, so let’s see how this one hits the islands! Can’t wait to score one more time here!

 

  • Wow… how long are you staying there this time? How many times already have you travelled to The Mentawais?

I’ll be 10 more days here, and then I’ll move around depending on how the swell hits each place, just looking for the best waves to surf in every moment. I’ll be back home at mid of July, so it’s gonna be like 45 days around Indonesia.

  • Could you tell us more about your plans this year? More of this video blog coming?

I really have a lot of projects and things in mind but I prefer to keep them for me for now heheh you will see more interesting things soon!

 

  • We like how natural you feel in front of the camera. Do you feel you are the same on your personal life? How difficult is to deal with public image while being yourself?

Hahah thank you! It’s just me being me in every moment hahah I like having fun, laughs and makes people laugh too, I don’t pretend to be someone different in front of the camera in any moment, actually I don’t know how to do that hahahah so yes…I’ll probably keep saying stupid things in all my next vlogs probably hahah.

 

  • Last but not least… which has being your worst moment on surfing big waves?

Probably when I broke my ankle… I was in Mexico, far away from home; at the same time my phone was stolen, I was just like a robot in my bed with 40 degrees the rest of the trip cause I didn’t have crutches and got covid with vomiting… those 5 last days in Mexico were quite hard hahah.

LAURA’S FAVORITES

ROCKET M // Thruster Fins

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6’7″ MM PRO TECH // White Leash

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4 PIECE  // Traction Pad

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V.2 S // Thruster Fins

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Cokoif x Deflow Collaboration

Watching Cokoif’s work is like watching a calm sea and feeling that at that moment everything is right. He defends a slow way of living and transmits that to his pictures. Classic surfing and longboards inspire his work, something that he does with love and patience.

The below edit shows the really esthetic and creative world of Cokoif. We also spent some good times with him and asked a few questions.

Video by Juan Amador // Water footage by Iván González // Graphics byDudelsea

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  • Hey there Coke! How are you doing? Where are you now?

Hi! I’m having a coffee at my garden remembering all the beautiful moments from yesterday.

 

  • As we know, you are always with an exciting idea in mind and working on several projects? What are you up to?

Right now I’m with another event that we will do on July 14th in The Pass, we will do a Pop up of It’s Only Water there. Also organising everything with Paula Ortega for a trip to Phillipines in September. Two special things that I am really looking forward to.

  • We love how the video represents your soul and way of being. For those that don’t know you, could you describe yourself?

Thank you very much, I am also very happy with the result of the video, I think it has very representative moments in my day to day life, I am a social person and I like to be surrounded by people.

 

  • Yesterday your premiered the video in front of all your friends on your latest event at It’s Only Water. How was it?

It was very nice, grateful to all the people who came and proud to work with close friends such as Juan Amador and Ivan Gonzalez.

 

  • We love the creative community you gather at It’s Only Water. How is the surfing community over there?

Here in Cádiz there are good conditions for longboarding almost all year, like everywhere there are more and more people in the water but the good atmosphere reigns.

  • We find lot of inspiration on your photography. The light and framing on your photography, the way of choosing different angles… what inspires you?

Thank you very much, now I’m in a moment of searching for inspiration outside of what has been inspiring me since I started, so I hope later I can answer this question with accuracy :).

 

  • On one of your prints at your webpage, we read “Calm, respect, hugs, love, coffee & waves”. Explain us more about this :)?

Yes, it’s one of my favourite prints, it’s simple and says a lot. Paula (@dudelsea) made it and I think it sums us up in one sentence. For me it represents a way of seeing life, with humble, perseverance and the little things that each of us love.

 

  • Ok, now about our collab together. Could you explain us how did you came up with this design and colour?

For me it was an incredible surprise to be able to have a fin with Deflow, just a dream. From the moment you proposed it to me I knew I wanted something minimalistic and simple so I wouldn’t get tired of it when I see it in a few years! Being part of the Deflow team, with all the support you give to artists and riders I think it’s something unique and very important for all. Thank you, thank you and thank you.

 

  • Mr. Coke, thank you once again for replying all our questions. We understand you must be exhausted after yesterday’s event. To finish, what’s your plan for today?

My plan for today? Finish my coffee and siesta.

COKOIF’S FAVORITES

COKOIF // Collab Fin

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TOWEL // Essential

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WATERPROOF BAG // Essential

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LUC ROLLAND // Collab Fin

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Summer Richley in Spanish Death Video

Our friends from Monster Children just published an amazing new video featuring the Deflow Family member Summer Richley. There’s no doubt about the girl. She’s not only absolutely skilled and super stylish on a longboard, but she ‘s also ultra creative and full of energy for life in general.

This is what you’ll get to see in the edit below from the talented Australian video maker  Cole Walton  and please, take some time to learn more about Summer  and her world in the Monster Children interview here

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SUMMER’S FAVORITES

EURICO ROMAGUERA // Signature Fin

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MARGAUX 7.5″ // Signature Fin

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THOMAS LODIN // Collab Fin

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TOWEL // Essential

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Dan Pascacio: Nowhere Place Video

Is  it sill necessary to introduce Dan Pascacio? The guy has been pretty active for more than a year now. Duck Tape Invitational, Mexi Log Fest and many mind blowing clips on the Internet. The Mexican ultra skilled young logger has been killing it. And it’s also been an immense pleasure for us to welcome him to the Deflow Family.

So when he stopped by Basque Country during last summer, that was the right time to spend some time in the water with him. Cloudy days in Biarritz, longboard days at La Côte. And here’s the result. Filmed and edited by our amigo Oscar Valencia.

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DAN’S FAVORITES

COKOIF // Collab Fin

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DEAD KOOKS IMPULSE // Collab Fin

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TIBURON // Luc Rolland Signature Fin

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TOWEL // Essential

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Deflow Welcomes Ambrose McNeill

We are really stoked to introduce a new talented surfer and stylish single fin virtuoso from ANZ to the Deflow family, Ambrose McNeill. A mix of a strong charisma combined with technical longboarding skills in both carving and noseriding is why we get along with Ambrose.

In order to learn more about Ambrose, our long time friend and Deflow family member Clovis Donizetti asked him a few questions.  Read the interview below and see a brief visual insight in Ambrose’s day to day life enjoying clean waves on the other side of the globe. 

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Clovis at home.

 

  • Bonjour Ambrose! First of all, can you introduce yourself?

 

Bonjour Clovis, well my name is Ambrose McNeill, I was born and raised in the South Island of New Zealand in a beautiful seaside village called Sumner. Around seven years ago after traveling through Mexico, Indonesia and Asia and running out of money, I ended up on a friend’s couch on the Gold Coast in Australia and never left (the Gold Coast that is and fortunately not the couch). I now live at the southern end of the coast with my partner Montana, about 5 minutes away from some of  the best right hand point breaks in the world.

  • Why longboarding ? And how does it influence your approach to other crafts?

I came to surfing when I was about 15 years old after I became friends with some kids on my school bus who were surfers. These kids had longhair, wetsuit tans and for some reason they all rode longboards.  After a lot of lawn mowing, piano practice and begging, my parents bought me an old 9 2 for my Christmas/Birthday present and so it began. It was only once I started learning to surf at the local beach that I realised that everyone rode longer boards because of the slow rolling waves.

Sadly, after 6 months of surfing I ended up snapping that first longboard and learnt the hard way that there are different surfboards for different conditions! Learning to surf on a longboard and being exposed to this culture early meant that I valued style and grace as the defining factor of good surfing. These two lessons remain at the forefront of my surfing approach today.

 

  • You’re living in a tropical dream, could you détail to us the highs and the lows of living in a surfing dream ( to many not living there at least!)

Ha yes although I live near some of the best waves in the world – these waves are definitely some of the worlds most crowded. The crowds can be fierce and at times can bring out the worst in people (myself included) so you have to decide if you’re in the right mindset to surf in these environments – which sometimes I’m not. But as you know Clovis, there are still a few magical days each year where the crowd gets thin and you can surf the most dreamy warm water waves with friends. Those days will still keep me coming back for a while longer.

  • Can you tell us about the single fin mingle, the concept, what you want to achieve with it, and why every loggers with some soul should attend it?!

The Single Fin Mingle is an annual longboard festival that I started in my hometown in New Zealand in 2015. I had spent a few years competing on the NZ longboard series and although I had a great time at these events they were focused on high performance longboarding which wasn’t my thing. Once I saw the highlight videos of the Duct tape invitational on the web I was inspired to put on a contest that celebrated all of the surfing, music, movies and art that myself and my friends enjoyed. Essentially the idea was to plan what I thought was a perfect weekend in my village and invite all my friends along for the ride.

Nine years later and the festival has grown exponentially with surfers traveling from all around the world to come to our little village. But the key idea remains the same, bring great people together and have a great time celebrating surf culture.

  • What are your preferences in longboard designs, and what do you expect from a good one ?

Living in Australia I’ve definitely been influenced and drawn to the boards that are made here and my current quiver is all locally made. I’m always intrigued with different feelings but good speed in a board remains a non negotiable.

 

  • You have great taste in a lot of mediums. but let’s talk about music, you play piano a bit and have jazz running deep in the family isn’t it?

I did grow up in a very musical household. My father, Malcolm McNeill, was a professional jazz singer and for as long as I can remember there were always songs being sung or music being played in our house. I had piano lessons for 10 years or so and still love playing today.

 

  • What are the 3 albums you’d pick to get stuck deep in the NZ countryland?

Hmm that’s hard but here’s three albums I’d enjoy if I was stuck anywhere:

Malcolm McNeill – Skylark

Stan Getz and João Gilberto – Getz/Giberto

Paul Desmond – The Complete RCA Victor recordings

 

  • Lastly, any influences past and current and some wisdom?

In surfing and life, you have to paddle hard to catch good waves. Enjoy paddling.

AMBROSE’S FAVORITES

E. ROMAGUERA // Signature Fin

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TOWEL // Essential

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WATERPROOF BAG // Essential

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DEAD KOOKS IMPULSE // Collab Fin

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The Portugal Fin Tour 2023

Hell yeah! We can finally announce the Fin Tour in Portugal. Come to the shop, test each fin and find yours!

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SELF COLLAB // Single Fins

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TOWEL // Essential

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5 PIECE // Traction Pad

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V.2 M // Thruster fins

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SUPRA M  // Thruster Fins

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6″6 MM // Pro Tech Leash

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A not so classic day in Hossegor

There are some days when everything goes well. The swell and weather forecast was initially not so good. But for some reasons, you wake up with blue sky and no wind. So why not to have a quick check at the surf. It does not look exceptional but it’s way better than expected. And for another mysterious reason, one of the most famous break line up around is empty. Nobody’s out! You text a few friends who are around. They all show up in the next 15 minutes. And that’s it. The magic happens and well, it’s a lot of fun, waves are pumping, your friends and you are ripping, even getting barreled.

 

That was a good day, at the right place, at the right moment. Here’s a result of a random day in Hossegor with Yael Peña, Erwin Bliss, Diogo Martins, and Issam Auptel.

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Classic day for Erwin in Hossegor who seems to know really well the area.

Definitively more fun than expected for Yael Peña!

Issam Auptel probably not regretting being out there…

Diogo Martins spending a few days in Hossegor and ripping not matter what.

RIDER’S FAVORITES

5 PIECE // Traction Pad

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V.2 M // Thruster fins

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SUPRA M  // Thruster Fins

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6″6 MM // Pro Tech Leash

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RANGE // Change Mat

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TOWEL

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