Almond Surfboards is looking for a different type of clientele: the surfer-craftsman. While it may seem like hipster jargon, we are fully on board with this new type of California lifestyle brand.
The company got their start in 2007, but their roots go way further back than that. Just check out the blueprints (which you can purchase) of one of their best selling surfboards: The Lumberjack. The old manufacturing renderings are actually from one of the founder’s great-grandfather’s patent drawings.
On to the good stuff: the actual surfboards are not only highly capable of helping you catch waves, they are art. The boards are hand-built, meant to be timeless both in construction and design, and are made in California.
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But not all of us are surfers, right? Well, Almond has something for us, too. The brand has an incredibly comprehensive lineup of soft goods. The clothing is responsibly produced in Peru, Texas, and, of course, California.
It’s also obvious that this brand has some friends, and ones with good taste. Almond has done some amazing collaborations, from the only leather belt you will need to buy this decade, to a reusable water bottle made with the very respectable No Beach Plastic, and even a very dashing skateboard by Shakastics.
All images courtesy of Almond Surfboards.
Spotlight | Almond Surfboards
Quality craftsmanship and responsible manufacturing make California surf brand, Almond Surfboards, a stand out amongst the rest.
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CA Diamond Hoodie
The CA Diamond Hoodie, $66, features a small Almond logo on the front, and the "California-Made" screenprint on back.
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Navy Almond Trucker Hat
The Navy Almond Trucker Hat, $24, features a name-plate patch front & center. The snap-back style is adjustable and will fit most.
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Low Tide Woven Shirt
Keep that cool and casual appearance with the Low Tide Woven Shirt, $76, a 100% cotton chambray shirt made in Texas.
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Sportsman Trunks
The Sportsman Trunks, $72, are made with lightweight, fast-drying two-way stretch polyester-spandex blend fabric.
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Douglas Stripe Tee
The Douglas Stripe Tee, $44, is made with responsible manufacturing, in Peru, and it is hand-signed by the person who made it. Not many tees can claim that.
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Drew Crewneck
Made in California, the Drew Crewneck, $76, is super soft made of 100% Cotton French Terry Fleece.
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Lumberjack Plans Tee
The Lumberjack Plans Tee, $32, is fashioned after one of Almond Surfboards' most popular boards. The tee features the blueprints on front.
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Lumberjack Plans Print
The Lumberjack Plans Print, $40, is a 16"x20" print, displays the blue-print plans for the Lumberjack surfboard, and was inspired by old patent drawings. Historical and artistic.
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Rover Pants
The Rover Pants, $96, feature triple-needle stitch in areas that experience the most wear. They are made in the USA of Japanese canvas.
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Two Feet & Firing Tee
The Two Feet & Firing Tee, $32, features a front design by Australian artist, Simon Perini.
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California Surf Checklist Poster
Post the California Surf Checklist Poster, $25, up on your wall, and then slowly but surely make your way to all these amazing surf destinations on the CA coast.
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Script Hoodie
The Script Hoodie, $66, is made of 100% loop back cotton fleece, pre-washed to reduce shrinkage.
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WW x Standard Leather Belt
The WW x Standard Leather Belt, $68, is a creative collab between Windward-Western & the Standard Leather Company.
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Westport Stripe
The Westport Stripe, $44, is your new favorite tee. Rich cream, with royal and red stripes, plus amazing attention to detail, by way of woven patches.
