Matt Cuddihy | Lumberjacked

New, slightly-modified Lumberjack for our friend and Australian super-surfer Matt Cuddihy.

Almonds available in Oz via CSI.

::FOUREYES::

Another gem by Simon.

Photos of Photographers, by photographers.

Kyle Lightner via Simon Perini

Deeply appreciative of both those dudes.

Cyrus Sutton by Nathan Oldfield

Shot of Cyrus, from his recent Oz trip, by the talented Nathan Oldfield.

Dave Allee by Simon Perini

This is a photo Simon took during our mini-mal reshaping project. We cut an 8'2 down to a 6'2 and bladed it out a bit. It was a fun project to work on together, one that I hope we can make into an annual tradition.

Thirroul Backyard Shaping Session #1

Photo: Simon Perini

Surf Thump for Simon Perini

Simon and Jazz Perini are amazing folks. Super talented, super sweet, and incredibly gracious hosts. I was so stoked to send another board to Simon right before my Australia trip.

Here are some snaps of the 9'2 Surf Thump we made for Simon.

If you haven't seen Simon's snaps before, proceed here immediately.

Matt Cuddihy | First Point Noosa

First point fun from :P on Vimeo.

Surfboards for Simon and Seamouse

We were stoked to be able to make some longboards for some talented and wonderful friends of ours, Simon Perini and Keiron 'Seamouse' Lewis.

Here's Simon with his 9'2 Surf Thump, and Seamouse with his 9'2 Log Rhythm. (Simon photo: Kyle Lightner)

Last photo is of Seamouse's first session on his board (Photo: Aquabumps)

Cheers Amigos!

Beach Pools

I never knew these existed until I went to Australia and saw them all over.

They have pools that are right on the beach. At first I thought it was crazy, but I quickly grew fond of the idea. They're just saltwater pools that allow people to swim laps at the beach without fighting waves or getting swallowed by a whale.

The only downside was in Cronulla, the waves were huge and breaking over the wall of the pool, turning it into a concrete deathtrap. So be advised, don't swim in the beach pools if it's double overhead.

California, take notes.

Six Ounce Boardstore | Manly, Australia

Finally had a chance to see Six Ounce in person last week, and go for a surf with Ben Lucas; and catch up with Graeme from CSI.

Amazing shop. And we scored some pretty beautiful conditions at Manly in the middle of the day.

Can't wait until later this week when Six Ounce gets flooded with Almonds. Stop by and take a peak. And while you're at it, grab breakfast at Jeds Cafe in Bondi.

Huge thanks to Simon for driving all over Sydney for me.

OZ//2011

(Somehow).... I left this all behind and came home today.

Australia is an amazing place, and needless to say I'll be going back soon.

Huge thank you to all my friends and hosts.

Plenty more photos soon.

Australia Trip | Simon Perini

Been staying with Simon Perini in Sydney this week. He and his wife, Jazz, have been the most incredible hosts. They even drove me an hour last night so I could have sushi on my birthday. And it was incredible sushi. If you're in Sydney, check out Sushi Train in Cronulla.

Here's a rad photo Simon snapped of local shredder, Matt Chonjacki.

I stripped the glass off an old mini-log in Simon's backyard today and reshaped it into a hullish looking 6'2 disc.

Been hanging out with CK at FinBox in Thirroul. Headed to Six Ounce Boardstore and the Sugarmill tomorrow. Then a few nights in Bondi before I head home.

Australia is wonderful.

Off to Australia!!!

Headed to Noosa tonight, in part to see these dudes.

Kameron Brown, Harrison Roach and Christian Wach

Stoked to see friends and experience warm water.

See you all soon.

Everyone else, I'll be home March 26. In the meantime, bug Taylor@lifeisjustswell.com or call Jeff at the shop 949.515.2102

-Dave

Photos: Christian Wach

How old is Kameron Brown?

Somehow, nobody will ever know.

Happy Birthday Buddy, see you in Australasia very soon.

Photos: Cam Oden and Kyle Lightner

Ozzie Bound

Almonds headed to Australia courtesy of California Surf Imports.

Many of them have a final destination of Six Ounce Board Store.

Plus one log each for our good friends, Simon Perini & Keiron "Seamouse" Lewis.

Bondi via Seamouse

Wanna go to the beach?

Surfboards for Australia

Here's a batch of boards for California Surf Imports that are headed to Six Ounce Board Store.

Photos: Oden

// A U S T R A L I A //

Dear All of our Australian Amigos:

Keep your eyes peeled for some Almonds in the lineup and shop racks very, very soon.

Almond Surfboards are now available down under via California Surf Imports.

Simon Perini | Caution Tape

Love the composition of this photo by our good friend, Simon Perini

Noosa via Keith Novosel

2 incredible photographs by Keith Novosel from the Noosa Festival, back in March.

(Alex Knost & Harrison Roach)