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Manera Salty News: April ’26

DON’T MISS IT!

CARVE EXPO

May: 14-15 / 9AM – 6PM / San Diego Convention Center

Two days. One destination. Where the surf, skate, and outdoor industry gathers for authentic connections, product discovery, and the community that makes CARV different.

STOP BY AND SEE MANERA’s Latest Product Offerings at BOOTH#245 

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LIFE AT SEA ESSENTIALS

The SEAFARER brings us back to the essentials of what makes a good wetsuit, nothing more, nothing less: warmth, comfort, durability. It’s a no-bullshit wetsuit with MANERA’s renowned fit and construction. 

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BOARDSHORTS RANGE

Our men’s boardshorts range got a makeover as we head into warmer days.
It still features three models, but all have been upgraded and refined: SQUAREFLEX, HAAPITI and GAMBAS.

Designed to move seamlessly from the water to everyday life, each model delivers the right balance of performance, comfort, and freedom of movement, with fast-drying materials and careful attention to detail.

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WELCOME TO THE TEAM

Based on France’s Charente-Maritime coast, Kenzo Lamoureux grew up surfing the estuary waves with his dad and friends. He’s been competing extensively both nationally and internationally, building his surfing around consistency, solid turns, and time in the water. At home on the Wild Coast, Kenzo values surf sessions shared with friends and family above anything else.

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WHAT HAPPENED IN THE SALTY COMMUNITY?

NO. 1

Earlier this year, Dane Reynolds and U.S. team rider Dimitri Poulos rolled into the 44th annual Rincon Classic for the Pro Invitational and put on a proper show.
Dimitri took the win in the division, while Dane did what Dane does best, drawing wild lines and surfing with that unmistakable style that still turns heads every time he paddles out. The event also had a special family moment, with Dane sharing a few waves alongside his son Sammy, competing there for the first time.

Also, did you know that Dane has a podcast?
Tune into the new StabMic, a weekly-ish talk show on all things surf, featuring the world’s best, hosted by Dane and Stab Mag’s Dooma Fahrenfort.

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NO. 2- Local Adventures

“You can’t wait for perfect days in Scotland”
Gabriel Noble decided to go on a strike mission to chase some waves in the middle of an endless rain storm at home.

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NO. 3

Luca Vuillermet claimed his first GWA Wingfoil World Tour podium, finishing in third place at the opening Surf-Freestyle stop of the 2026 season in Leucate, France! After more than 10 semi-final appearances and in a strong international field of riders from 12 countries, Luca broke through when it counted to secure his spot on the podium in challenging conditions and consistent light winds.

NO. 4

Maxime Chabloz, our kiteboarding and freeride skiing powerhouse, has officially qualified for the 2027 Freeride World Tour! After a tough 2025 season marked by difficult runs that ultimately led to relegation to the Challenger Series, Maxime spent the past year battling his way back stop after stop. A pretty incredible comeback for the 2022 world champion, who is the proof that determination always pays off.

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NO. 5

Feast your eyes on some good surfing by Dimitri Poulos.
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Manera Salty News: March ’26

MADE TO MOVE WITH YOU

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Our XTEND got a makeover!
Now featuring OCENA, a neoprene-free, bio-based foam and a new ultra-stretch jersey around the shoulders and arms, the XTEND follows your every move while delivering excellent comfort and thermal protection.

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What happened in the Salty Community?

No. 1

Dylan Graves and Tim Latte are back at it, chasing waves through a Norwegian winter, with:
Hunting Arctic RaRiTieS; less North, Norway 📍Lofoten

Previously, they had pushed pretty far north in Norway and surfed freezing waves in the Barents Sea. This time they headed… less north.
Still deep in the north, just not as far north.

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Pete Devries: Born Into Cold Water & Empty Lineups

Canadian surfer Pete Devries is featured in the latest issue of Yüth Magazine.

“The first time Pete Devries saw someone ride a wave, it wasn’t through a glossy surf mag or grainy VHS tape. It was his dad, carving through cold Pacific peelers in front of their house on Chesterman Beach. Tofino wasn’t the surf town it is now- just a wild edge-of-the-world place where surfing felt more like an adventure than a sport. And for a kid like Pete, it was just part of the backdrop: the ocean, the beach, his dad disappearing into grey waves.”

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New Manera XTEND

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The XTEND is your go-to performance wetsuit, made to move with you no matter the discipline.

Available from 5.4.3 to 3.2 in FZ, and Hooded in 5.4.3

Renowned for its exceptional freedom of movement, lightness, and comfort, the new XTEND continues to deliver excellent thermal protection while taking a significant step forward in sustainability.

Now featuring OCENA, a neoprene-free, bio-based foam and a new ultra-stretch jersey around the shoulders and arms, it follow yours every move while delivering excellent comfort and thermal protection.

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Introducing the Manera CLASSIC

Introducing the CLASSIC, the new wetsuit in our range and the gateway into the MANERA experience.

It delivers everything you need to enjoy your sessions to the fullest: warmth, stretch, and comfort, with the perfect 3D fit and attention to detail MANERA is known for. Light and flexible, the CLASSIC features reliable C-FOAM neoprene, soft XTEND fleece, and SD2 taping only where it’s truly needed. A no-nonsense wetsuit for riders seeking trusted yet accessible performance, the CLASSIC is built to keep you out there, session after session.

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Available from 5.4.3 to 3.2, Back-zip and front-zip.

This wetsuit delivers everything you need to enjoy your time on the water to the fullest: warmth, stretch, and comfort, with the perfect 3D-fit and attention to detail MANERA is known for.

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Inherent Bummer: A Conversation with South African Pro Surfer Brendon Gibbens

Inherent Bummer, January 2026

Check out the full piece on Substack for the full original content HERE. Brendon Gibbens is a MANERA rider, and we are proud to support his journey!

A Conversation with South African Pro Surfer Brendon Gibbens

Cowabunga, Cape Town and the What Youth years.

“Brendon Gibbens is the most polite surfer on planet earth. Years ago when I met him, he came into our office and was so kind and unassuming I figured he was merely a family friend of Vissla team manager Corban Campbell. By the end of the meeting I put it together and we watched some clips of Brendon. Mind blown. “That’s you?” I think I asked him.

From that moment on, Brendon was in. He become part of the What Youth generation, bringing an enthusiasm, skillset and accent none of us could replicate. He always maintained his kind, unassuming demeanor…until he hit a dance floor — where he dominated. Stories of his solo dancing made their way around the world and he’s maintained his status as one of the most likable professional surfers of all-time and his technical forehand air games remains top notch. He was a star in Kai Neville’s Cluster and Joe G’s Strange Rumblings and will always be one of our favorite people.”

“He has a new video called Cowabunga out and you must go watch it below. Cape Town is beautiful and Beeg still has it. It was a pleasure to catch up with him and I thought I’d share.

Travis Ferré: So first things first — Cowabunga. How did you land on that title?

Brendon Gibbens: Going back as far as when Dillon and I made The Dill & Beeg Project, I’ve always liked silly quirky titles. The videos have kind of a serious tone because it is still my livelihood, I guess, but I’m just trying to find the balance between taking the whole process seriously but also having fun with it and not being too serious. So Cowabunga is what I came up with [laughs].”

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“What’s your day-to-day look like? You’ve been back [living in Cape Town] for a while now, right?

Yeah, I left Costa Mesa almost four years ago now. It’s insane how time goes by. Surfing still takes precedence over everything. My folks run a guest house here which I help them with, and I have a few projects of my own that I dedicate time and effort towards. But primarily surfing still takes precedence. I’m still with Monster Energy, Manera, Octo. There’s a cool crew of youngsters here that inspire me to surf too.”

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