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This past spring we had the privilege of working with Rob Machado Surfboards to bring some of Rob's designs to life.  Rob had been working to get the perfect fin for his Seaside Quad board and once he had an outline dialed he needed to optimize the foiling.  Rob's prototype fins:As you can see these fins had been sanded down for a more ideal template.  From here we made some subtile changes to the outline and applied our proprietary SeriesIII foiling in order to make these fins significantly faster. We made these in our Apex Series construction because you can't mold the performance...

Dylan Cotton - Big Wave TrainingWith some serious swell coming to HI we sat down with NVS team rider and big wave charger Dylan Cotton to talk about surfing big waves.NVS: Hey Dylan, thanks for sitting down with us.  Did you happen to catch any of the swell the rolled through during the Pea’hi contest?Dylan Cotton: Yeah I️ went to Waimea on Saturday but Friday was better. Couldn’t go cuz I️ had class all day though. Went west and was super fun and ripableNVS: Right on!  What turned you on to big waves?DC: The Wedge, in particular April 27th, 2014,...

Name: Dylan Cotton Age: 18 Years Surfing: 5 Board Setup(s): 5'6, 5'8, 6'0, 6'4, 6'7, 8'6, 10'8 Fin Setup(s): JL Thrusters, Bronn Quads Sponsors: Labreau Surfboards, Surfside Sports, NVS Home break: Newport Beach Favorite surf spot: Rocky Point Favorite pro surfer: Mason Ho Dream surf trip: Maui Something most people don't know about you: I can make minute rice in 58 seconds. Favorite pre surf jam: Kevin Gates Favorite surf lingo/quote: If its wet, were getting in it.  Go to post surf meal: Cereal Goofy or Regular: Goofy How do you describe surfing to someone who doesn't surf? I cant. You just gotta do it and see what all the hype is about. 

Name (Nickname):Tiare Nicole Thompson (TNT) Age:16Years Surfing:12Board Setup(s):5'7" R. Yes Thanks, 5'7" Swallow Tail custom, 5'7" Beach Break Groovler, 5'10" Rusty Enough Said and an 8'0" rounded pin tail Fin Setup(s): Everyday Fins are the 5.2's and JL's on the step up. Sponsors: California Pizza Kitchen, Rusty Surfboards, Rusty America Clothing, Matuse, Sector 9, Sun Bum, Jo Ropers Ding RepairHome break: WindanSea Favorite surf spot: Blacks and WindanSea Favorite pro surfer(s): Kelly Slater and Bethany Hamilton Dream surf trip: Australia Other hobbies/passions: Surfing, Bike riding, and Lucid dreaming Something most people don't know about you: I attend my public Local High School, 5 days a week Favorite pre surf jam: Cant Stop the Feeling by Justin Timerblake Favorite surf lingo/quote: No trip...

Name: Luke Sampiere Age: 20 Years Surfing: 15 Board Setup(s): 5'9" Rounded squash shaped by Bill Minard Fin Setup(s): FCS Thruster, NVS 5.2 Carbon Fiber. Sponsors: NVS Home break: Seaside Reef Favorite surf spot: Moss Landing Favorite Pro Surfer: Owen Wright Dream surf trip: Charter a private plane and fly over Alaska looking for waves. Other hobbies/passions: I enjoy all outdoor pursuits, backpacking, camping, skiing, etc. Something most people don't know about you: I was a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Favorite pre surf jam: Slow Cheetah, Red Hot Chili Peppers Favorite surf lingo/quote: Split it? Fun Fact: On my right foot, my big toe is longer than my second, and on my left foot, my second toe is longer than my big toe. Go to post surf meal: Marie...