Tyler Warren's star is burning bright; his images feature prominently in magazines and his name's on everyone's lips right now, yet he pilots a steady course through the hype. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Kyle MacLennan

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

This isn't a shameless plug. This is an encounter with a British company doing something special with surfboards. While the industry is focused on the multi-buck movers and shakers parading their eco-wares, let's not forget our homegrown talent. Words: Howard Swanwick Photos: John Morgan and Jamie Bott

When it comes to surfcraft there's a newcomer making waves. Drift discovers the new world of handplaning with Cornwall's finest craftsmen. Words: Clare Howdle

...in the age of the programmable hand. San Diego's Josh Hall explains why he has chosen to tread the well-worn path of hand-shaping, in conversation with Andy Smith. Photos: Garrett Highhouse, T. Colla, Ryan Tatar

Four compadres take a New Zealand road-trip in search of lefts in a volcano's shadow… All aboard the good ship Peterson Threebeard with Dano, Purcho, Mud and Johnny.


howies LOOK

March 04, 2010 | Words By: howies

howies-look-openerSo we shoot a lot of catalogues in a year.
We sit on so many images that don’t get used that we have created a lovely blog of them.
Check it out.

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We’re listening

March 02, 2010 | Words By: howies

m-newbaysurfthermal-cyan-10lAfter many years of hearing tales of people wearing our Merino base layers under wetsuits for extra warmth when they surf off our chilly shores, we have finally designed one specifically to wear when you’re surfing.

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The aftermath

November 24, 2009 | Words By: Angela

beer and cakeThe dust has settled, we’ve almost caught up on missed sleep, and all evidence of the Drift party has been cleared away. Well, almost all. Visitors to the Howies store in Bristol may notice a lingering aroma of beer…

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Keep it local: Neon

September 17, 2009 | Words By: Angela

elsieCornwall’s number-one seamstress and super-laidback entrepreneur Elsie Pinniger on surfing, sewing, and Bon Jovi… You’re going to see her name in lights, but she’s more driven by a creative passion than a desire to become a millionaire.

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howies – SAS movie message

July 05, 2009 | Words By: howies

sasWe are committed to helping getting the SAS message across to as many folks as possible so here’s a little film we made that we hope will get more of us to help them out.
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