Japanese Neoprene While surf culture has shaped global styles for decades, we don’t often think of the world of high fashion when it comes to wave riding. But Vissla is out to change that, having recently partnered with French fashion house Christian Dior and Japanese wetsuit manufacturer Axxe to create a line of high-fashion, nature-focused wetsuit products.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vissla (@visslasurf)     Dior artistic director Kim Jones worked closely with Vissla’s creative team and the manufacturing geniuses at Axxe Wetsuits to design this line that “combines innovation, couture style, and respect...

Emily Erickson Big Wave Surfer View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emily Erickson (@emi_erickson) The North Shore—and big wave surfing in general—has historically been a boys’ club. While there have been a handful of women who have made their presence felt over the years, the heavy water pursuit has largely been dominated by men, with very little room for women in the lineup. But over the past few years, there has been a major shift at Waimea Bay, Sunset, and the Outer Reefs on the North Shore as a new generation of women chargers has shifted the...

What is RSC Sunscreen? An All Natural and Effective Sun Protection RSC (Real Sun Cover) is a line of natural, zinc oxide-based sunscreens that prioritize safety and environmental friendliness. Unlike many conventional sunscreens that rely on potentially harmful petroleum-based chemicals, RSC sunscreens use only non-nano zinc oxide as the active ingredient, providing broad-spectrum UV protection without the risks associated with nanoparticles or synthetic UV filters. The RSC sunscreen formulas are simple yet effective, consisting of natural ingredients like coconut oil, beeswax, and organic cocoa powder (which gives the sticks their brown color and antioxidant properties). These ingredients are already present...