Interview: Almond Surfboards’ Dave Allee

We chat with the founder of the Californian company about shaping and building their boards and their future

by Kohl Crecelius In a world obsessed with the idea of more, Almond Surfboards has been able to carve out a niche within surfing that is both meaningful and intentional. Located in Newport Beach, CA, Almond’s young team has focused the scope of their work to create a recognizable identity and reputation for quality. Dave Allee—who began shaping Almond boards in 2007 and opened their …

Wooden Bicycle Grips from Nisnas Industries

Built from hardwoods, brass and aluminum, a bike part and designed to improve with age and use

If you’re lucky, a solid commuter bike will last decades. A steel frame never goes out of style and a well-maintained machine can be passed down the next generation with few replaced parts. The sustainably minded team at Nisnas Industries is making sure there are even fewer parts to replace over time with their wooden bike grips, the Daily. An aircraft-grade aluminum is housed by …

Song of the Car: 2016 Smart ForTwo

We pair Howling's dance-worthy take on classic Nirvana with the next generation of Berlin's ultimate city car

In the summer of 1998, bright orange cranes speckled the Berlin skyline. Young Europeans flocked to the streets by the thousands for the dance party called Love Parade and, after dark, they disappeared inside the dark corridors of a club called Tresor, where Detroit techno pulsated until dawn. That summer was the first year the Smart car replaced the clunky Soviet-era East German Trabant as …