Coco Mat Surfboards

Innovative design uses discarded coconut husks to make lighter, stronger models

As the latest innovation in sustainable surfboard production, Global Surf Industries‘ Coco Mat Technology employs coconut husk fibers to reduce both board weight and harmful chemicals used in processing and manufacturing. Weighing between three and four pounds lighter than traditional epoxy boards, the strength-to-weight ratio of the Coco Mat boards supports their claim as the world’s lightest, strongest and therefore fastest surfboards currently on the …

On-Mountain Tech

Three innovative outdoor accessories that make the future now

While the purity of a lo-fi outdoor adventure can be a blissful experience, innovations in on-mountain tech offer enhancements that increase both fun and knowledge. Last week in Whistler I channeled my inner cyborg and tested three devices that are making the future now by informing, recording and entertaining throughout the day’s activity. Not often can a single product really change the game, but the …

Homeschool Outerwear

The innovative snowboard gear start-up uses natural coconut fiber tech for better breathability

Developed, designed and tested in the Pacific Northwest, Homeschool outerwear makes high performance garments built to handle even the most adverse elements the NW has to offer. To achieve this, Homeschool uses Cocona technology, a natural element created from discarded coconut shells to sustainably produce highly breathable snowboard gear. During a long day on hill or in the backcountry the breathability of your garments is …