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

One of the great things about surfing in this current era is the wide acceptance of different board designs. Over the last 10 years, it has become acceptable to pretty much ride anything from surfmat to singlefin, fish to longboard. Words: Chris Preston Photo (2): Dan Crockett

Following the demise of Clark Foam, 'eco' boards and alternatives to petro-chemical products have been the focus of developments in surfboard technology. Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

Ireland's fierce and unpredictable breaks have been valued by its home-grown big wave riders for some years now, but competition has been a long time coming. All that changed with the inaugral Mullaghmore Tow Session 2011. Conn Osborne got in harm's way to steal a photo essay.

James Bowden recently explored the farthest shores of the British Isles, taking nothing more than his van, good friends and good expectations. He recounts his journey through the lens...

Mark Sankey discusses the merits and faults of EPS with two of Britain's finest craftsmen, Mark Dickinson and Rob Lion, both of whom have been shaping the stuff with style for a good few years now... [photos by Ollie Banks]


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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