Simon Patchett or Almond Surfboards

Newest addition to Almond, Patchy, having a go on his new 7’9 Cash-Yew in Australia.
Lensmaster: Simon Perini

Simon Patchett // Simon Perini

Simon Perini // Almond

Proud to finally have a T-SHIRT with the work of a very good friend of mine, Simon Perini.

This photo is of one of Perini's favorite targets, NSW shredder Simon Patchett.

Now available in-store and online.

Simon Perini // Blue Magazine

Giant shaka to my good friend, Simon Perini, for landing the cover of Blue Magazine with this photo of Sean Finnelley.

Dave Allee // Simon Perini

NSW//OZ

Photo: Simple Machine

Patchy // Surf Thump

Here's a snap of Patchy riding my 9'7 Surf Thump while we were surfing in Sunshine Beach, courtesy of the other Simon... Perini.

Keep your eyes peeled for another Simon Patchett/Simon Perini piece in our Holiday apparel line...

Australian Surf Expedition

Here are some photos from Noosa, Australia on a day when we had to go searching for waves. Simon Perini just sent these to me last night, and brought back a bunch of fun memories.

We heard there were waves at Granites, so we geared-up and embarked on a hike through the National Forest that was about the equivalent of the trestles trail in length. Then we arrived at Tea Tree, which was dead flat. Simon informed me that I could either keep hiking the trail to the next spot, or I could jump in the water and paddle around a little head-land and I would be there. Since the log was starting to feel pretty heavy, and the humidity was a factor, the water was starting to look really tempting... I opted for the paddle.

The first photo is me almost to Granites, about 2/3 of the way through the second longest single paddle I can recall. (The longest took place about 3 hours later when we had to paddle back, post-surf)

Although I was pretty spent (and certain I was going to get swallowed by a whale) it was well worth the journey once we arrived at Granites. Patchy, Andrew, Ellis and Matty Chojnacki were all there when I got there. And we surfed a reeling right point for a few hours in a beautiful, remote, tropical paradise. (While sitting in the lineup you can't see anything but tropical rain forest and the Pacific Ocean)

Photos: Simon Perini

The Hullee | Simon Perini

All glassed up, and ready to go.

Simon, with the backyard reshape hull I did with him, during my stay in Thirroul.

Hope it works, Simon! I already know what we're going to make next year. You're going to need to find a bigger old mal to strip the glass off, for the next one...

::FOUREYES::

Another gem by Simon.

Photos of Photographers, by photographers.

Kyle Lightner via Simon Perini

Deeply appreciative of both those dudes.

Dave Allee by Simon Perini

This is a photo Simon took during our mini-mal reshaping project. We cut an 8'2 down to a 6'2 and bladed it out a bit. It was a fun project to work on together, one that I hope we can make into an annual tradition.

Thirroul Backyard Shaping Session #1

Photo: Simon Perini

Surf Thump for Simon Perini

Simon and Jazz Perini are amazing folks. Super talented, super sweet, and incredibly gracious hosts. I was so stoked to send another board to Simon right before my Australia trip.

Here are some snaps of the 9'2 Surf Thump we made for Simon.

If you haven't seen Simon's snaps before, proceed here immediately.

Reshape at Casa del Perini

Simon and I stripped the glass of an old mini-mal at his house while I was staying with him, and I reshaped it into a 6'2. It ended up pretty hully because of the thickness flow of the board once we got it all cleaned up. One of the first things I told Simon when I finished the board was "Don't show it to Kyle when he comes to visit, he'll be too critical of the rails"

I know Lightner all too well... he went straight for the rails when he saw the board. But I was relieved to get an email from Kyle saying he was stoked on the board, and the rails, and he gave it the nod.

It was a fun project to do with Simon during my stay there. Now it's up to Simon and his friend Brett to glass the thing.

Stoked you're home Kyle.

Surfboards for Simon and Seamouse

We were stoked to be able to make some longboards for some talented and wonderful friends of ours, Simon Perini and Keiron 'Seamouse' Lewis.

Here's Simon with his 9'2 Surf Thump, and Seamouse with his 9'2 Log Rhythm. (Simon photo: Kyle Lightner)

Last photo is of Seamouse's first session on his board (Photo: Aquabumps)

Cheers Amigos!

Six Ounce Boardstore | Manly, Australia

Finally had a chance to see Six Ounce in person last week, and go for a surf with Ben Lucas; and catch up with Graeme from CSI.

Amazing shop. And we scored some pretty beautiful conditions at Manly in the middle of the day.

Can't wait until later this week when Six Ounce gets flooded with Almonds. Stop by and take a peak. And while you're at it, grab breakfast at Jeds Cafe in Bondi.

Huge thanks to Simon for driving all over Sydney for me.

Australia Trip | Simon Perini

Been staying with Simon Perini in Sydney this week. He and his wife, Jazz, have been the most incredible hosts. They even drove me an hour last night so I could have sushi on my birthday. And it was incredible sushi. If you're in Sydney, check out Sushi Train in Cronulla.

Here's a rad photo Simon snapped of local shredder, Matt Chonjacki.

I stripped the glass off an old mini-log in Simon's backyard today and reshaped it into a hullish looking 6'2 disc.

Been hanging out with CK at FinBox in Thirroul. Headed to Six Ounce Boardstore and the Sugarmill tomorrow. Then a few nights in Bondi before I head home.

Australia is wonderful.

Ozzie Bound

Almonds headed to Australia courtesy of California Surf Imports.

Many of them have a final destination of Six Ounce Board Store.

Plus one log each for our good friends, Simon Perini & Keiron "Seamouse" Lewis.

Slide Magazine x Kyle Lightner x Simon Perini

Two of my favorite dudes, who happen to be photographers, each have multi-page spreads in the most recent issue of Slide Magazine.

Simon Perini covered Deus Ex Machina, and Kyle Lightner shot a bunch of gems of Alex Knost.

Stop by the shop and check it out.

Simon Perini x Rake

Our good friends Simon Perini and Adrian Knott put out a collab t-shirt for Ado's line, Rake.

So, of course we had to support and get some for the shop.

Come check out the new Simon x RAKE t-shirt.

Simon Perini | Caution Tape

Love the composition of this photo by our good friend, Simon Perini