Introducing Cork Traction PadsShaka Surf Expands Its Eco Surf Product RangeLet’s face facts, most of the surfing accessories we use on a daily basis has some detrimental environmental impact, and we need to make better informed decisions rather than just always going for the cheapest mass produced cheaply made product, in some industrial city in mainland China. For too long, the surf industry has…
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The Situation
There's approximately 5 trillion pieces of plastic floating in our oceans. It takes 450 years for a plastic bottle to degrade.
Surfing With Environmentally Friendly Fins
Say No To Plastics
Our 9" eco single fin uses approximately 70 plastic caps and our medium G5 fins use approximately 50 plastic caps in their fabrication.
Our eco surf fins are made from recycled bottle caps and other recycled materials to form a composite material which then goes into the moulding fabrication. The fins are eco friendly, and with our composites offer great performance.
Our mission is to deliver high quality, durable products that reuse recycled materials. Our products will not only provide great utility for surfers, but have minimal environmental impact. #saynotoplastics
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3 Reasons to stay at an Eco Surf LodgeSome call them trendy, while others swear by them. Either way, eco lodges are gere to stay and are a part of the green revolution that surfers and the rest of the world are either enbracing or about to embrace. When an eco lodge gets it right, they really can be something very special. We recently had the opportunity to stay at an eco surf lodge, and here are…
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Wavepools - How Sustainable Are They?Ever since Kelly dropped that video from the surf ranch a few years back the hype around wavepools has been growing. After all, isn’t it every surfers dream to have an on demand wave machine that can pump out perfect waves in a short time frame. No more waiting in a cold sea waiting for the sets to come, with wavepools as soon as its been switched on waves will…
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The RenaissanceThere are pockets of the surf industry that are applying upcycling processes, and putting creative reuse into place. There’s no denying it, the surfing world is generally a fairly toxic one. Some estimate that there are about 400,000 surfboards made each year from toxic foams and synthetic resins. There are others who estimate closer to 750,000 surfboards a year. A surfboard weighs…
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not just a way to generate some positive PR about your business. It's about nuturing relationships either at the local community level or further afield. It's about giving back and offering career fulfillment and a sense of added purpose for your employees. As a startup, we've embraced CSR and have some advice for other startups looking to do the same…
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Shop nowOur eco surf fins are in the news! In case you missed it, here's the original article.There are approximately 5 trillion pieces of plastic floating in our oceans. It takes about 450 years for a plastic bottle to totally degrade.The crew behind Shaka Surf decided that there were enough bottle caps floating around for them to be able to source enough plastic waste to produce a very funky…
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We sure you've seen those posts on Instagram from your favourite surfers, with a seemingly never ending supply of fresh new sticks wherever they go. Oh the joys of sponsorship. Yeah, sure it makes sense but sometimes I can't help thinking do they really need so many boards with vary little variaton in their volume, height and thickness. If the WSL were really serious about environmental issues…
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Let's face it, climate change is real. There's no longer any use in shutting out the voices of reason and expertise. It's ridiculous that there's still climate change deniers in the world that prefer to hold onto their narrative that I know better than people with Phd's and who have been studying this stuff for decades. "Sure pal, it's all a big conspiracy by the Chinese to curb US dominance…
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Are you a surfing enthusiast? Are you an ocean enthusiast? If yes, you all obviously know the special connection between surfers and the ocean is undeniable. We -- as surfers, always choose the best choice for ourselves and for our ocean. That why we have developed our eco surf fins.Why you should choose our fins?The eco-friendly Fin is the first sustainable surfboard fin – turning ocean…
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Rinse your wetsuit after every surfAs soon as you’ve finished your swim and you’ve taken off your wetsuit, you want to remove any really obvious dirt cause it’s much easier. When your wetsuit is soaking wet and the same goes for getting out of the swimming pool. You might think your wetsuit is clean, but sea water and sand inside doesn’t do your suit any good at all, so give it a really thorough…
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Summer is coming with beaches packed and waves crammed full of eager groms and locals battling it out for some space. And surfing always is one of the most activities which is peaks during the summertime. Do you want to rip it up in the nice long peelers, or walk leisurely on the beach topping up your tan? It's time to get your fitness on point and surf a whole lot more! We love to letting you…
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Do you love beaches? Of course you do, we all do. We love our beach days so much, soaking up the sun and frolicking in the water, … The best ever! And if we wanna keep it up, we must keep our beach clean.Here are five easy ways you can help protect our beaches and save our beautiful life.Stay away from plastic bagsAlways bring your own bags (or boxes) with you when shopping, minimize the use of…
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It doesn't take much to notice the ever growing problem of our use in plastics and the impact its creating. Travel a bit and you'll notice just how bad this problem can be, especially in developing countries. Indeed, most of us have seen the concerning footage from a scuba diver in Indonesia were plastic littered the ocean bed. Can you imagine having to swim in such plastic polluted waters? Well…
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Surfing gives us so much stoke, but unfortunately many of the materials used in surfing, so we can play in the ocean, aren’t full of stoke for the environment. From the wetsuits we wear to the equipment we ride in the boards and fins everything has its roots in petrochemicals and in the case of boards the least sustainable materials you could imagine: resins, catalysts and fibreglass cloth. Of…
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In mark of International Women's Day today, March 8th 2019, we are celebrating awesome women who are championing sustainability in surfing. Women who are highlighting the importance of beach clean-ups, reducing plastic usage, and promoting changes in all kinds of environmental issues. Without these environmental advocates, we probably wouldn't have progressed as much as we have in the last few…
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Ever wondered how to do this? You can read our full write-up over at Surf & Mind
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If you’re a keen diver, you’re probably concerned about the health and well-being of the oceans. After all, without beautiful clean oceans, we can’t enjoy scuba diving. Unfortunately, some destinations which are popular with divers don’t pay a lot of attention to the well-being of the marine life in that area.When choosing a dive spot for your next vacation, it’s time to think about selecting one…
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We're stoked to announce that our web app is now live.We've created an app that aligns with our brand values and is something we're passionate about: Reducing our carbon footprints. Our app lets your pledge donation amounts for reducing your carbon footprint. It automatically calculates the carbon you will offset based on your total pledges. Finally, it will remind you when your pledge is due.You…
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I saw this on Reddit today and whilst scrolling through the usual humorous platitudes such forums offer, an interesting comment was made about whether surfers are the best advocates for telling people to protect the environment. Indeed, many surfers have taken up recent campaigns, telling us not to use plastic straws, asking us to pledge something for the oceans and of course Kelly's own…
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Is your Instagram feed in need of some inspiration? Do you want to find out more about sustainability and fashion? Fear not, we've put together the ultimate list of our top 10 eco conscious social media influencers. Make sure you give them a follow!1. Anuschka ReesAnuschka is a Fashion Blogger and writer of "The Curated Closet". Based in Berlin, she is a big advocate of wearing what you feel…
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We're celebrating Black Friday by offering our customers free shipping on all orders within the United States. No discount code required.Also, we have launched a sitewide sale where you can save up to 45% on eco surf products.If that wasn't enough we've also launched a great Buy Any 2 Sunglasses and Get The Third Free. Again no coupon code required.So what are you waiting for, shop and save before…
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This is something that I ask myself on a fairly infrequent basis, but it’s something I’ve been thinking about more in the last couple of years. It’s only when our wetsuits tears or shrinks, or we realise that our 3/2 just won’t cut it in colder waters during Winter, that we start thinking about our next purchase. Often we just go for whatever is easiest and perhaps been recommended to us by…
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Or Not...The Choice is Yours. But if you're after some great advice on how to repair creases / a buckled surfboard, watching this video is highly recommended.Me personally, if it's a small repair I usually do myself, but something where I'm not confident I have the necessary skills and equipment I'll always hand over to a professional. After, all if it's one of your favorite board's and you want…
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We're stoked to announce some new products that have just been added this week on the site. We have been working hard the last few months to bring these 100% recycled swell lines fins exclusively to Shaka Surf. These fins have been designed and developed in Europe and we have teamed up with the amazing street graffiti artist Vasco Maio to give these eco and sustainable fins a very…
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Often as surfers are minds can be fixated on waves, that sometimes we forget to slip, slap, slop. I'm sure we've all been there, rushing to get ready and out into the lineup as quick as possible that we forget to put on sunscreen. Melanoma is a serious business after all, and getting sunburnt is never fun. If like me, you natural skin color is on the pale side anyway, it's best to go with higher…
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I have a hope for the future that one day surfers will be able to go into a board shop and there’ll be a good assortment of wooden boards on offer, that don’t sacrifice on performance, and come in at a good price point for the consumer. There’s others that share my vision of the future, and one of them is a Finnish shaper Elvis, who owns Romu Shapes (boards which are solely made from sustainable…
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Did you know that the number one foot issue among all young Americans is sweaty feet and foot odor? Yeah, that's according to a survey conducted just this year by the American Podiatric Medical Association. I know almost every one of us has had to contend with this issue at some point in life. But what causes sweaty feet and foot odor? It has got to be a poor choice of shoes.Everyone want to stay…
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The use of technology in modern surfboard manufacturer is extremely prevalent. CNC Machines are often used by many surfboard manufacturers to ensure production volumes are met from demand. Often these machines are used to produce epoxy or Polyurethane (PU) surfboards. However, they can be used to produce wooden surfboards as well. Given that the average wooden surfboard would take between 40 and…
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At the end of September we're going to give one lucky visitor a Shaka Surf goodie bag full of eco surf products worth $250. The Prize:- Wooden fins- Natural surf wax- Bamboo Sunnies- Bamboo WatchHow To Enter:Simply follow us on one or more of our Social Media Channels and post a comment about the contestFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookWe'll be drawing the winner at…
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This is something that I've wanted to do for a long time, but always suffered from classic surfer procrastination. A great idea for making surfboard fins was first introduced to me, by Elvis, and if you haven't read the interview with him make sure you check it out here.When we spoke about board making, I remembered from his Instagram that he had been making recycled fins from old…
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As surfers we take exceptional risks, and I'm not talking about the obvious ones in the ocean. We spend time, money and a lot of effort to find waves sometimes at the detriment to what's going on in our personal and professional lives.Sometimes we just need that escape. Sometimes days/weeks and even months can pass before we find what we're after that perfect uncrowded wave that we've been…
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These days it's pretty easy to find inspiration from the net, to emulate your favourite celebrity or surfer. Instagram, for example, can be great in this area as all you have to do is to search by hash tags and start getting some ideas of what your favourite celeb or surfer is currently wearing.Before, celebrities and surfers, would often endorse clothing and products and not declare that is was…
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We've been busy getting some ideas together for some new T-Shirts. One design mock-up we've been playing around with this is a Tyler Durden #SayNoToPlastics tee. Tyler Durden - say no to plasticsWhat do you reckon? Should we go for it?
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So we first opened our online store more than a year ago. Since then we've been carefully thinking about the direction we wanted to go. What started as a boarder product range has now been refined to eco surf products. Our flagship product is the eco surf fins made from recycled bottle caps. We're really stoked to share our love for the ocean and to product something from waste materials. Made…
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The hyper-commercialisation of the Surf Industry and the few players that dominate the industry mean that today it’s never been easier to get your hands on a shred stick. Brands like Lost, JS, Firewire, Pyzel, DHD have become household names. Walk into any board shop or surfing outlet and no doubt you’ll be guided towards the more well-known shapers and brands. This is all well and good, if you…
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This Earth Day 2018 it's important that we stop for a minute about what small actions we can enact to make big changes. We all have a responsibility to leave the world in a better state than we found it. Here's a graphic we made about the small things we can do to affect a big change:Share this Image On Your SitePlease include attribution to https://shaka-surf.com with this graphic.
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Decided to write my thoughts down and publish them on Medium as to why I set-up this E-Commerce store selling eco surf products.Have a read of it here.
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TL:DR; As surfers and ocean lovers we all have a duty to protect our playground. A lot of information has come to light about the use of petrochemical plastics in surfcraft equipment. More environmentally friendly products are being released onto the market. Seeing that most surfers and ocean lovers alike have a vested interest in protecting their ocean environments, one would assume buying a…
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TL:DR;Sustainability in surfing is on the rise. There are number of companies who are actively promoting a more sustainable way of living through their brand values and products. The use of chemicals in surfing apparel and products is affecting all aspects of marine life. As surfers we need to shop in alignment with our love of water and protecting our oceans. We live and breathe in our ocean…
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