Team Rider Cruz Vellocido Wins at 2023 Salento Surf Comp 

The Manera groms team is out there charging! Team rider Cruz Vollocido took the Grom Comp win at last week’s Solento Surf Festival comp at Seaside. It was a day full of good surfing and great community! Manera value’s these opportunities to work with the upcoming youth like Cruz and good families like the Vellocidos!

The Solento Surf Festival (SSF) represents the vibrant convergence of surfing, film, art, and music. They invited the community to immerse themselves in the festivities that took place from September 16-23, 2023 in Encinitas, California.

#Manerawatermen #ManeraGrom  

ALT stands for « Alternative »

It features a 100% natural YULEX rubber. Unlike finite resources like oil and limestone, natural rubber is a renewable resource. Directly tapped from FSC-certified hevea forests without cutting them down. The performances of the ALT are close to a MAGMA’s. We believe the ALT represents a new generation of high-performance wetsuits that has a more reasonable impact on the planet.

Unlike finite resources like oil and limestone, natural rubber is a renewable resource. It ensures along-term supply stability as well  reduced environmental impact. 

The new MAGMA recycled is knitted with 45% recycled polyester. Its fleece insulates and keeps you warm even during the worst winter days.

    
Assembled with 100% recycled nylon, the inside jersey is a key part of the wetsuit, being in direct contact with the skin.

 SD2 tape 2.0 is an innovative process that brings more durability, waterproofness and flexibility to our wetsuits.

Relic’s Surf Rummage x Manera

On Sunday, September 3rd, Relic Surf Shop in Ucluelet hosted a ‘Surf Rummage’ flea market. The event kicked off at 10 am as community members set up their tables, transforming the shop into a bustling marketplace.

At 5 pm, a raffle drew attention, featuring generous surf prizes donated by Relic Surf Shop and Manera, along side other big name sponsors such as Reef, Vissla, KT, Rip Curl, and Vans. The raffle offered a chance for attendees to score some fantastic surf gear.

In the evening, the crowd gathered for a screening of Quicksilver’s ‘Repeater,’ providing surf enthusiasts and movie buffs with some cinematic entertainment.

The best part? All proceeds from the event went to support Surfrider Pacific Rim, contributing to the protection of our coastal environment.

Relic Surf Shop’s ‘Surf Rummage’ flea market was not just a fun day out but also an opportunity to give back to the ocean we all cherish. It was a memorable event for everyone who attended, and we were stoked to be a part of it!

Meet the Haapiti: Woman Board Shorts

Blending timeless styling and technical features, our new HAAPITI Women boardshorts can be worn both in and out of the water.

Haapiti

This high-waisted boardshort offers a perfect fit to ride with a high freedom of movement and total confidence. Ideally sitting on your hips, it won’t move a bit as you fly above the waves; the high-rise fit will leave you free to show off your best moves and the 4-way-stretch fabric will always keep you snug.

This boardshort features a Velcro side-closure and adjustment system. This minimalistic design means that you can easily put it on and take it off as well as lie comfortably on the board, without the irritation of a bulky lace.

We Support Local Shops

Whether it’s out on the water or in this business, we don’t forget our friends.  The knowledge of true practitioners is invaluable, and that is why each MANERA product is only sold through a specialty shop or website.  Our decision to support local shops is much more than a sales strategy; it is a commitment to our culture.

Justine Dupont is Waterperson of the Year!

Justine Dupont, MANERA’s most daring waterwoman and the best woman big wave surfer in the world, will be honored as Waterperson of the Year at the 34th Annual Waterman’s Ball, the surf industry’s most-anticipated annual social event organized by the Surf Industry Members Association (SIMA).

Justine has been surfing big waves for more than 10 years and knows very well that adventure is always around the corner in this sport governed by swells and the ocean. But even in her wildest dreams, she could not have imagined the season she would have this year.

From Cortes Bank to the mythical Eddie Aikau to her beloved Nazaré, Justine has scored some unforgettable and legendary waves this year, always looking to challenge and better herself.

Invariably positive, humble, and down-to-earth, she has been a pillar and a true inspiration on our team.

Waterman’s benefits the SIMA Environmental Fund, a charitable foundation that awards grants to organizations dedicated to ocean conservation. In addition to fundraising, the industry comes together each year to celebrate and honor some of the leading characters and key figures in surfing and ocean environmentalism.

EVERY BODY with Eric Dargent

No matter the weather, the time, the place and, most importantly, no matter what life throws at you.

At the beginning of 2022, French surfer Eric Dargent approached MANERA. He needed help on adapting his wetsuit perfectly to his leg prosthesis to keep warm and to ensure as little water entry as possible.

Our R&D team closely worked with him for months, taking measurements multiple times and sending him prototypes to test to make sure everything was perfect. As we listened to his feedback, we learned about the specific adjustments needed for him to fully enjoy his time on the water.

Once the concept and patterns were nailed down, our partner RepareTaCombi.com took care of the final alterations, and Eric was back on the water shortly thereafter.

Working alongside Eric inspired us to start a conversation and to share the entire process with our community. Hence, we have made our designs and patterns available on our website. 

We have also listed local repair shops that can help you adapt your own wetsuit. Check the list.

Using our knowledge and decade-long experience in the neoprene industry, it is our hope to help and inspire individuals from all walks of life get to the water.

SunDiego x Manera Signage Installation

The Manera team is stoked on our latest signage install up at SunDiego! Manera value’s these opportunities to work with our dealers to enhance the customer experience and tell our story.

Above you have Award Winning Big Wave surfer and Manera athlete, Justine Dupont having fun in her Seafarer 3.2! 

Sun Diego takes great pride in its recognition as the “Best Surf Shop” for nine consecutive times by the San Diego Union Tribune Readers Poll. Additionally, the shop has earned prestigious titles such as “Retailer of the Year” and “Women’s Retailer of the Year,” which were nominated and voted on by industry retailers nationwide and the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA).

With a wide array of products from both well-established and emerging brands, Sun Diego caters to individuals dedicated to the sun and coastal living. From the iconic Carlsbad beaches to the vibrant Opening Day in Del Mar, from the lively Belmont Park in Mission Beach to the picturesque shores of La Jolla, and throughout various areas of San Diego County, Sun Diego has become a go-to destination. The shop takes pride in keeping San Diegans well-informed about the latest trends, ensuring that they have everything they need. Whether customers are out in the water, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying time at a local brewery, Sun Diego extends a warm welcome to all visitors.

Stop by their shop down in Belmont Park, Mission beach #supportlocalsurfshops