Shake up in the surf world... - Beyond Tiki

C Chongolio Member The Coast of Kauai Joined: Oct 02, 2002 Posts: 2765	C Chongolio Posted posted on Wed, Dec 7, 2005 7:57 AM Wow that is heavy news, I couldn't get through the whole letter, but it is obviously a pretty bleak picture for the man and company who made surfing possible for millions of people. But you got to ask yourself at what cost to the environment and health of the local community. I know well enough there are 2 or 3 sides to every story and all that, so it is a hard conclusion too come too for anybody who has loved being out in the water, enjoying nature and waiting for the next set while sitting on your environment unfriendly toxic chemical stick. Looks like we will be seeing more epoxy boards in the line up next summer. What a huge blow to the surf industry and to custom shapers! Chongolio Here is another article explaining the situation and impact a little better: http://www.surfline.com/surfnews/2005_12_05_clark.cfm " I believe that our Heavenly Father invented the monkey because he was disappointed in man." ... Mark Twain http://www.Lost-Isle.com http://www.piggod.com [ Edited by: Chongolio 2005-12-07 08:09 ]

Wow that is heavy news, I couldn't get through the whole letter, but it is obviously a pretty bleak picture for the man and company who made surfing possible for millions of people. But you got to ask yourself at what cost to the environment and health of the local community. I know well enough there are 2 or 3 sides to every story and all that, so it is a hard conclusion too come too for anybody who has loved being out in the water, enjoying nature and waiting for the next set while sitting on your environment unfriendly toxic chemical stick. Looks like we will be seeing more epoxy boards in the line up next summer.

What a huge blow to the surf industry and to custom shapers!

Chongolio

Here is another article explaining the situation and impact a little better:

http://www.surfline.com/surfnews/2005_12_05_clark.cfm

" I believe that our Heavenly Father invented the monkey because he was disappointed in man."
... Mark Twain
http://www.Lost-Isle.com
http://www.piggod.com

[ Edited by: Chongolio 2005-12-07 08:09 ]

Post #201983 by Chongolio on Wed, Dec 7, 2005 7:57 AM