Board Demo // Recap

Great time on Saturday. The waves were tiny, but everyone seemed to be making the most of a perfect, sunny, December day. We had about as many people show up as we had boards, so that's about all you can ask for.

Here's Jake Zylstra on a Surf Thump on a little inside peeler.

Photo: Cameron Oden

There's still one more week to submit your entries for the Pogie // Sandia Contest

Almond Board Demo // Dec 10

Join us tomorrow morning for a casual Board Demo at 34th st.

We're hoping to have a bit of everything available to try.

Clear skies and small combo-swell in the forecast.

Matunas' Halloween Log Jam

We organized the crew and headed to Sunset on Saturday for the Log Jam.

Waves were small but it was fun to hang out and goof around. Here are a few shots Oden snapped of Nathan, Aaron and Andy...

CHEERSFOR2YEARS

Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday, and a special thanks to The Red Fox Tails for providing a whole evening's worth of awesome music.

Here are a few snaps courtesy of Cam Oden.

Sneak Preview

Here's a peak at some of what to expect Saturday night at Almond.

5//DAYS//AWAY

2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ALMOND SHOP

SATURDAY JUNE 25
6:00 P.M.

MUSIC COURTESY OF THE RED FOX TAILS

367 Old Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA
92663

The Red Fox Tails | June 25

2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY // JUNE 25th

Join us for a slightly over-due 2-Year Anniversary Party.

{ JUNE 25 @ ALMOND }

We'll have some new surprises, as well as live music by The Red Fox Tails.

Greg Martz | Resin Art

Here's an article and slideshow from Greg's art show at Hurley last week.

Photos/Article: Laylan Connelly

Rob Kulisek @ Saturdays

Greg Martz | Resin Articulations @ Hurley

Greg Martz, head laminator at Waterman's Guild, is having an art show opening on Cinco de Mayo at the Hurley store in Laguna.

Come to 225 Forest, Laguna Beach on May 5 and see what Greg has been up to when he's not lamming surfboards.

La Aventura del Amor | Krochet Kids

Our good friends, the Krochet Kids, are putting on an event called La Aventura del Amor, next Tuesday, April 26, at the Lido Theater.

RSVP here to get your tickets. Everything these guys do is amazing, so I can promise it won't disappoint.

See you there. In the meantime, watch this teaser.

LOVE FOR JAPAN | 50% Pledge

As you may know, Japan has been a huge supporter of Almond; as well as many other surfboard labels. I have had the pleasure of traveling there twice, and have a deep appreciation for the culture, as well as the friends I have made there.

In an effort to give back to the country that has been so supportive of us, we are going to give 50% of the proceeds from our apparel sales for the next month to relief funds to help Japan.

Both online and in-store apparel sales will benefit the relief efforts.

We're so thankful for the people of Japan, so we want to use what little influence we have, in the things that we do, to help out.

Praying for hope and relief for all the people over there.

Moci's Art

Greg Mocilnikar "Moci" (Mochi) is secretly an incredible artist.

Come to his Opening Reception on Saturday at the Walter Maciel Gallery!

Andy x Vans

See you tonight at Thalia.

Duct Tape Highlights

Vans Derby Skate Park

Joel Tudor Invitational | Santa Cruz

Had a blast at the Vans Invitational this weekend. The waves were pumping, the weather was beautiful and everyone was surfing like bonkers.

Everyone was surfing so insane. Honestly, any single one of those guys could have won the contest. But Alex was surfing like a man possessed. One of the most impressive surfing performances I've ever seen. In the final, he was a little dot on the horizon scrapping into overhead waves and then doing what Al does best... all the way to the inside.

Burch surprised a few people by making it to the final. Although it really shouldn't surprise anyone. The guy can just flat out surf on anything. (As he has proven again and again)

Such an honor to get to be there this weekend and experience the whole thing.

Thanks so much to Joel and Vans for everything. They did an incredible job, and pulled on one for the ages.

(Photos nicked from vanssurf.com)

Joel Tudor x Vans Event #3 | Jan 14-15

The third event in the Joel Tudor x Duct Tape x Vans series will be held next weekend in Santa Cruz, CA.

Nathan got "the call" yesterday informing him that he's in!

Other participants include: Harrison Roach, Jared Mell, Chris del Moro, Al Knost, Justin Quintal, Christian Wach, Dane Peterson, Tyler Warren, Mikey DeTemple, JJ Wessels, Troy Elmore, and a few others.

Should be an incredible weekend of surfing at the Lane, probably going to make the trek up there to witness it.

Congrats Nate, stoked you're in the contest.

Just in Time Holiday Shopping

It's not procrastination, it's called "just-in-time-shopping"

Mention "Just-in-Time Shopping" and get 15% off all apparel purchases from now through the 23rd!

From one procrastinator to another, Merry Christmas!!