Let's keep it rolling! If you stayed with us through Part 1, thanks for continuing on to Part 2.
We'll start it off with some classic artwork pieces that we did with some amazing artists that helped revolutionize the direction of Blue Lava.
Let's keep it rolling! If you stayed with us through Part 1, thanks for continuing on to Part 2.
We'll start it off with some classic artwork pieces that we did with some amazing artists that helped revolutionize the direction of Blue Lava.
As Blue Lava grew, so did the Team. On this occasion below we decided to do a photoshoot for the upcoming release of products at Ano. We rented a Ford Econoline Van loaded up and headed up north. It was a fun trip to say the least with so many memories and stories made. One that I remember pretty vividly was the groms getting dead legs all the way up and back into town. When we got back into town, we were driving by "26" (26th Ave) and Froddo (front right) got so sick of it he jumped out of the van. I fuckin couldn't believe it! What a kook! Fun times and an awesome day.
As Blue Lava grew, so did the Team. On this occasion below we decided to do a photoshoot for the upcoming release of products at Ano. We rented a Ford Econoline Van loaded up and headed up north. It was a fun trip to say the least with so many memories and stories made. One that I remember pretty vividly was the groms getting dead legs all the way up and back into town. When we got back into town, we were driving by "26" (26th Ave) and Froddo (front right) got so sick of it he jumped out of the van. I fuckin couldn't believe it! What a kook! Fun times and an awesome day.
Ano Nuevo Photoshoot (2008): (L to R) Tyler "Smiley" Walls, Paul Ramirez, Alex "Ransone" Ransone, Dane Young, Michael "Mike Dude" Barrios, Chase "Chain" Nicholson, Tyler "Lawn Brow" Mortensen, Caleb Adams. (Front) Seth "Saydoo" Peralta and Ryan "Froddo" Fulton
Ano Nuevo Photoshoot (2008): (L to R) Tyler "Smiley" Walls, Paul Ramirez, Alex "Ransone" Ransone, Dane Young, Michael "Mike Dude" Barrios, Chase "Chain" Nicholson, Tyler "Lawn Brow" Mortensen, Caleb Adams. (Front) Seth "Saydoo" Peralta and Ryan "Froddo" Fulton
Ano Nuevo Photoshoot (2008): (L to R) Alex "Ransone" Ransone, Chase "Chain" Nicholson, Tyler "Smiley” Walls and Seth “Saydoo" Peralta.
Ano Nuevo Photoshoot (2008): (L to R) Alex "Ransone" Ransone, Chase "Chain" Nicholson, Tyler "Smiley” Walls and Seth “Saydoo" Peralta.
For the final addition during this time, we added Mac Pridham to the roster. Mac was already an accomplished athlete in soccer and loved to surf. We'd see Mac out in the water and around the neighborhood. His attitude and love for the ocean was infectious. Mac was voted in and welcomed into the club. He was a true amabassador for Blue Lava back then and still is today. Thanks Mac Dude!!
For the final addition during this time, we added Mac Pridham to the roster. Mac was already an accomplished athlete in soccer and loved to surf. We'd see Mac out in the water and around the neighborhood. His attitude and love for the ocean was infectious. Mac was voted in and welcomed into the club. He was a true amabassador for Blue Lava back then and still is today. Thanks Mac Dude!!
Hunter came onto the scene and just ripped! He had a fuse that was always lit but in a good way. His skating was insane and he made pools his bitch. As a grom, surfing came naturally because of his gift for skating. He quickly earned his spot into the line-up and pretty much surfed everyday. He was always down for whatever and represented Blue Lava to the fullest.
Hunter came onto the scene and just ripped! He had a fuse that was always lit but in a good way. His skating was insane and he made pools his bitch. As a grom, surfing came naturally because of his gift for skating. He quickly earned his spot into the line-up and pretty much surfed everyday. He was always down for whatever and represented Blue Lava to the fullest.
At Blue Lava we have always supported the communityof Santa Cruz and Hawaii. Whether it's supporting an aspiring Photographer, Videographer, or needs for a local surf comp. The giving back was always a way for us to say "thank you" outside the water. We didn't have a lot of money but we always did what we could. It's been an awesome ride to see the growth of some of the people and organizations we've supported. Here's a small snapshot:
At Blue Lava we have always supported the communityof Santa Cruz and Hawaii. Whether it's supporting an aspiring Photographer, Videographer, or needs for a local surf comp. The giving back was always a way for us to say "thank you" outside the water. We didn't have a lot of money but we always did what we could. It's been an awesome ride to see the growth of some of the people and organizations we've supported. Here's a small snapshot:
I met Kyle around the neightborhood and in the water back in '00 or '01 (can't remeber). He grew up in SC right on Pleasure Point. Back then, he was a grom but his passion for shooting surf vids was like nothing I've ever seen. When he wasn't in the water, he was constantly filming from the cliff and fine-tuning his craft. I always told Kyle whenever you come out with a vid or something I wanna support it.
Well, that one day came in the form of "Get Rad!" When I saw the Trailer above my mind was blown. Mind you, this was years ago and some of the guys in here are legends in their own right but have also gone on to do big things. Currently, with expanded horizons and multiple trips around the globe, Kyle's passion is still what it was when I first met him. Stoked for ya Boothy and thanks for always supporting us.
I met Kyle around the neightborhood and in the water back in '00 or '01 (can't remeber). He grew up in SC right on Pleasure Point. Back then, he was a grom but his passion for shooting surf vids was like nothing I've ever seen. When he wasn't in the water, he was constantly filming from the cliff and fine-tuning his craft. I always told Kyle whenever you come out with a vid or something I wanna support it.
Well, that one day came in the form of "Get Rad!" When I saw the Trailer above my mind was blown. Mind you, this was years ago and some of the guys in here are legends in their own right but have also gone on to do big things. Currently, with expanded horizons and multiple trips around the globe, Kyle's passion is still what it was when I first met him. Stoked for ya Boothy and thanks for always supporting us.
The McNamara's are one of the more well-known names on the North Shore. I met Liam back in the day while staying in his condo at Turtle Bay. Condo was sick! I can't remember how it all went down, or how it came about, but we talked almost everyday passing by his shop at Sharks Cove. I mentioned I owned a clothing company out of Santa Cruz called Blue Lava. He mentioned he was doing a first-ever comp for the North Shore Surf Shop. Rest was pretty much history. I sent over a black Blue Lava banner and a huge box of board shorts with some t-shirts.
I admired Liam's generosity and his relentless nature to give back to the community. Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of something so awesome! Stoked to see it is still going strong.
The McNamara's are one of the more well-known names on the North Shore. I met Liam back in the day while staying in his condo at Turtle Bay. Condo was sick! I can't remember how it all went down, or how it came about, but we talked almost everyday passing by his shop at Sharks Cove. I mentioned I owned a clothing company out of Santa Cruz called Blue Lava. He mentioned he was doing a first-ever comp for the North Shore Surf Shop. Rest was pretty much history. I sent over a black Blue Lava banner and a huge box of board shorts with some t-shirts.
I admired Liam's generosity and his relentless nature to give back to the community. Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of something so awesome! Stoked to see it is still going strong.
