08.09.2010
05.26.2010
Get To Know Surfer Dylan Kowalski
Dylan Kowalski has been riding for the Arbor program for over a year now and this video gives you a look into what makes this kid rip at surfing. Check it out and then go paddle out.
Dylan Kowalski from Progressive Surfing on Vimeo.
08.15.2009
DYLAN KOWALSKI
Home Town: Wilmington, North Carolina
Dylan Kowalski, a sixteen-year-old who hails from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, has been making a successful transition to surfing in Hawaii.
07.28.2009
New Kelly Slater Skateboard Released
THE ARBOR COLLECTIVE RELEASES NEW KELLY SLATER SKATEBOARD
The 9x World Surfing Champion’s new swallowtail shape arrives in stores this summer.
Venice, CA – May 25, 2009 – The Arbor Collective is proud to announce the release of a new model created with friend and nine-time ASP World Surfing Champion, Kelly Slater. This follow up design builds on the foundation created by Arbor’s original Slater Model. The updated design provides speed down the line and the tightest turning available from any of Arbor’s carve oriented skateboards. “The new swallowtail design was inspired by some of the boards Slater has been surfing recently,†said Bob Carlson, Arbor’s cofounder.
Kelly Slater is arguably the best competitive surfer ever. He has won an amazing nine world titles, five of which were consecutive, and is showing no signs of letting up. “Kelly’s life is rooted in the world competitive surfing and all that comes with that path,†says Carlson. “This led us to work with Venice, California based artist, Jake Pickle to develop a graphic that highlights the important elements in Kelly’s life: surfing, music, travel, and friends.â€
The new Slater Model, which is now more competitively priced at $179, is a 37†long tapered carver, with a concave profile that is 8.75†wide. A 26.30†wheelbase creates the stability and performance of large-radius turning. The Slater Model also features Arbor’s gummy 65mm, 78a durometer wheels for a smoother ride, and Gullwing 9†reverse kingpin trucks for tighter turn initiation.
The new Slater Model is built with a unique blend of materials that deliver a powerful combination of attributes, including: performance, an important amount of surf heritage, and a respect for the planet. “It’s the environment that makes a life of surf, skate, and snow possible,†added Carlson. “This awareness has always been important to Kelly and Arbor; it drove our design efforts ensuring that the new Slater Model is as friendly on the environment as possible.â€
To read more of this story, CLICK HERE!
