Matt Rohrer shares some of the highlights of his conversations with Bay Area surfer Jimmy Holt, focal point of one of the few surfing photos to ever appear in National Geographic Magazine. Selected photos: Jim Shaw

During December 1970 and January 1971, my father, my brother Duncan and I designed the first Bonzer. It was the beginning of an amazing journey. Words: Malcolm Campbell. Photos: Miguel Barreira

Chris Preston interviews Sydney's Matt Chojnacki. His surfing may be heavily influenced by the glories of the past, but to tag him as just another retro dude is missing the mark. Words: Chris Preston. Photos: Matt Johnson / thesealife.com.au

Using locally sourced timber and having designed a manufacturing process that minimises waste, Mike LaVecchia of Grain Surfboards has cornered the market in beautiful, sustainable wooden boards. And the best bit? They ride like a dream. Photos: Nick LaVecchia

A worthy addition to European surfing culture, the surfilmfestibal festival attempts to connect the global surfing community through moving picture, art and education. Words: Howard Swanwick. Photos: surfilmfestibal

In Florianopolis - Brazil's surf capital - during prime swell season, an incomplete line-up gets Clare Howdle thinking... (Photos 2, 3, 4&8: André Côrtes; photos 1&7: Zander Grinfeld, www.venncreative.co.uk)


The best goods | Finisterre Insulated Jackets

November 26, 2010 | Words By:

It’s brass monkeys out there and the price of gas is on the up. So get yourself kitted out with some Finisterre insulated gear this Christmas.


A whole collection of insulated products from jackets to base layers, body warmers to a nice pair of pants are all available at the Finisterre store.

In their short history, their lightweight, synthetic down insulated jackets have sold like nothing else. Finally the new styles and colours are here, just in time for that winter weather due in for the end of the week.

Men’s Sastruga | Bombproof Protection – A serious piece of kit built for those harsh, unforgiving, icy environments. This lightweight insulated jacket provides exceptional warmth and has a well sculpted hood.

Women’s Pipistral | Elegant Warmth – All weather protection and stylish comfort, this 3/4 length jacket has an attractively shaped hood with cosy elasticated cuffs and can pack away as a travel pillow.

Men’s Bise | Maximum Warmth, Minimum Weight – An incredibly versatile body warmer, ideal as featherweight pack-away for ease in the city or a quick go-to when caught out on the mountain.

Get on down and keep your knackers warm at Finisterre.com


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