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Dylan Graves, a new member of the MANERA family, and Tim Latte went on one heck of a strike mission deep into the Arctic Circle. Their film, “pretty FAR NoRtH; Norway”, takes us on their journey to score waves despite the insane conditions: 3.5-hour days. Polar nights. Frozen tundra. This is the beauty…and the brutal reality, of surfing in the Barents Sea.
We’ve just added a new wetsuit to our range: the CLASSIC!
The gateway into the MANERA experience, 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 we’re known for.
Available for men in both back- and front zip in
5.4.3 / 4.3 / 3.2
Eliott Bouton is a young French Big Air rider from the iconic spot of L’Almanarre. Bursting onto the international scene in 2025 with a Red Bull KOTA qualifier podium and his first King of the Air qualification, he’s driven, ambitious, and always looking for the next challenge. At home, Eliott lives for big tricks and pushing his limits, while sharing sessions with friends and family and enjoying the present moment. When the wind drops, he’s still on the water, staying salty as much as possible.
Dylan Graves, a new member of the MANERA family, and Tim Latte went on one heck of a strike mission deep into the Arctic Circle.
Their film, “pretty FAR NoRtH; Norway”, takes us on their journey to score waves despite the insane conditions: 3.5-hour days. Polar nights. Frozen tundra.
This is the beauty…and the brutal reality, of surfing in the Barents Sea.
Nothing like going big at the home spot!
Despite the gloomy and cold weather, Big Air kiteboarder and local hero Timeo Joly still went full send during a stormy day at l’Almarre.
A Conversation with South African Pro Surfer Brendon Gibbens
“Why do we love Beeg so much? Well, he is so thoughtful that to showcase his new film “Cowabunga” he made us this “inherent Bummer” exclusive edit to tease it. Which was a great excuse to call our old pal and see what he’s up to. We talk Cowabunga, Cape Town and the What Youth years.”
Huge congratulations to the team at 29 Hood Surf Club, which includes our favorite Breton surfer Ian Fontaine, for placing 17th out of 40 teams at the World Club Championships held in Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast of Australia.
Back to the podium!
Multi-sport athlete Maxime Chabloz delivered a statement run on his skis in Nendaz at the Freeride World Tour Challenger stop. After a tough 2025 season that saw him return to the Challenger level, the 2022 FWT Ski Men Champion showcased his full skill set and earned 86.00 points for the win!
“After what really felt like a nightmare — and losing basically all of my confidence from not being able to land a competition run in almost two years — to finally stomp one and be rewarded with a win has definitely been an unbelievable experience!”
Eternamente en fuga como la ola.
Shot in the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia, “Libre” is the latest F-ONE movie and follows three of our athletes — Jules Chollet, Christopher Macdonald and Marcela Witt — as they explore the feeling that keeps drawing them back to the water. Somewhere between steep mountains and roaring seas, this film is about the freedom to step away and trust what pulls you forward.
Made for groms who are ready to rip 🤙
The SEAFARER GROM wetsuit moves with young riders, keeps them warm, and delivers full-on stoke at every session.
Available in 5.3, 4.3 and 3.2.
It’s the middle of winter at our headquarters in southern France.
It’s cold. It’s gray. It’s raining constantly. (We’re starting to suspect this is what Brittany feels like all year.)
So obviously, we dropped fresh tees.
Introducing OFFSEASON:
A surprise capsule with new colors and new designs, made to be worn regardless of the forecast.
Because waiting for the right season is clearly overrated.
Based in Germany and riding out of Borkum, Marten Koblischke is a Big Air rider with a calm approach and a clear love for kiteboarding. He started kiting at 11 and, at 17, continues to progress through consistency and passion. Hard to miss, Marten pairs an imposing frame with a quiet confidence on and off the water. As a student at the World Class Kiteboard Academy, he balances school, international travel, and riding, always chasing more time on the water and mastering new tricks.
Dane Reynolds – Known & Unknown
Surf Session’s Editor-in-chief Olivier Dézèque conducts a rare and in-depth interview in which Dane Reynolds reveals himself in a way we’ve hardly ever seen before. Far from the podiums, statistics, and media hype, he talks about what really drives him: surfing as an intimate language, creativity as a vital necessity, and family as an anchor.
A must-read (in French) to understand what it really means to live and breathe surfing.
When living in Corsica, Sardinia is just a short ferry ride away for an almost-local adventure.
Ezio Bastianelli, reigning U16 wingfoil world champ, was hoping for a sweet wing session, but the conditions had other plans.
MANERA was nominated for:
– Best Kitesurfing Accessories Brand of 2025 in the IKSURFMAG Reader Awards
– Best Wing / Foiling Accessories Brand of 2025 in the TONIC Mag Read Awards.
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Ski season is in full force in Europe, and Maxime Chabloz is back competing in the Freeride World Tour Challenger series. He just secured a top 10 finish in the first stop in Silvretta Montafon, Austria.
We hope you all had a good holiday break, full of good food, good people, and maybe a sneaky session or two. We wrapped up 2025 in style, and 2026 is already in motion. Here’s to many more salty memories!
The new Desert Cap takes sun protection further with an added neck flap to shield your neck and ears from harmful rays. Made from lightweight, waterproof boardshort material, this cap stays secure in strong winds and duckdives while keeping you cool with breathable materials and ventilation holes.
Its versatile 2-in-1 design lets you tuck the flp away for a more classic look, making it perfect for any adventure in or out of the water.
The latest edition of The Surfer’s Journal spotlights photographer Marcus Paladino, his journey and life behind the lens in remote Tofino, with an in-depth profile and a selection of exclusive photographs, all set in the cold-water world he shares with surfer Pete Devries.
PNW adventure with Christopher Macdonald.
Our ripping groms Michael Monteiro, Jade Rosene and Cash Souter all competed at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in Punta Rocas, Peru, representing Italy, Canada and the USA, respectively.
Cash and Team USA brought home Team Silver, while Michael scored a massive 9.33 in the opening heat of his U-16 boys Repechage Round 1, showcasing “impressive speed management as he delivered mature top-to-bottom backhand surfing.”
The first DEFI WIND in Argentina was a full-on celebration of wind, sport, and community. Supported by F-ONE Argentina, MANERA Argentina, and GPX Store, 83 participants brought energy both on the water and off. After a calm Saturday, Sunday unleashed 20–35 knot winds, challenging 35 riders and giving everyone a chance to try new gear, connect, and share the stoke.
It’s awards season 🏆! Catalina Turienzo, Olympian pro kitefoiler, was awarded the Female Sailing Athlete of the Year Award by the Argentinian Olympic Committee, the Olimpia de Plata 2025 Award, and the Jorge Newbery Yachting 2025 Award!
Cowabunga — a new surf film by Brendon Gibbens.
Return to the Bering — the sequel to the award winning “Island X”, taking a handful of surfers, including Pete Devries, to a tiny, even more remote island in the Bering Sea to investigate rumors of perfect waves.
Our team just got back from a pretty epic trip and photoshoot.
Stay tuned.
Stash and shred with the new POCKET WING BELT.
Its 2-in-1 design as both a harness and gear storage features a large pocket to stow your sail, another for your bar, and an additional bar holder, all in a low-profile, comfortable fit for both left- and right-handed riders.
Discover our Impact Vest range, built for confidence, protection and freedom.
From potential crashes to long downwind runs, our impact vests are built to keep you safe and comfortable.
Scottish surfer and triathlete Israel Noble grew up in Fraserburgh alongside his younger brother Gabriel, immersed in a surf-loving family. Thriving in Scotland’s raw and unpredictable conditions, he has developed a sharp, competitive style that recently earned him the U18 Scottish Surfing Champion title. While also introduced to triathlon by his dad at age eight, and still very dedicated to this demanding sport, surfing remains his anchor, from chasing waves at Thurso East to sharing memorable sessions with family.
Gabriel Noble began surfing in 2020 and has quickly risen through the ranks, already representing Scotland at the 2024 European Junior Championships. Based in Fraserburgh, he was hooked from his first wave and now thrives on Scotland’s challenging conditions, always keeping it fun no matter the forecast. With a love for airs, foiling, and chasing perfect reef breaks, Gabriel embodies a positive spirit, reminding us all that the best surfer is the one having the most fun.
Our Big Air riders Charles Brodel and Josh Gillitt went all-in at this year’s Red Bull King of the Air competition. Riding his foil, Charles kicked things off against reigning world champion and eventual winner, Lorenzo Casati. He moved to round two, packing his heat with ten powerful tricks, but bowed out by just 0.28 points. Josh also saw his run end in round two, leaving absolutely everything on the water. We couldn’t be prouder of the performance, progression, and heart these two put on display!
Yann Quilfen knows how to put every part of his foil to work, Brittany-style.
Always with salted butter, of course.
After clinching the European title a few weeks ago, French surfer Eric Dargent became Vice-World Champion in Surf Stand3 for the fifth time in his career during the 2025 Para Surfing World Championships in Oceanside, California. On top of it, the French squad claimed the team title in the overall rankings for the third time in a row!
Massive congrats to Catalina Turienzo for winning gold at the 2025 Formula Kite Youth World Championships in the Azores. Turienzo, already a double youth world champion, was determined to defend her crown and did just that!
Maxime Chabloz was on fire at the GKA Kite World Tour Freestyle World Cup Taíba 2025! Coming in as the reigning world champion, he delivered clean tricks, incredible height, and flawless execution, even earning the sole 10.0 of the entire meet on his massive Backmobe 9. After three days of steady winds and fierce competition, Maxime finished 3rd in an all-time high-level final.
We are teaming up with Yüth Magazine for this giveaway. All you have to do is head to Instagram, follow both MANERA and Yüth Magazine accounts, and tag 3 friends in the comments of this post.
A winner will be picked in the coming days. Try your luck!
Stay protected and prepared with our new OPEN SEA Impact Vest.
Its thicker foam offers extra protection and impact resistance, while large pockets and multiple attachment points keep all your essentials securely within reach. The adjustable waist strap ensures a secure, comfortable fit and allows for the attachment of a wing hook.
The REACT Impact Vest is built for riders who demand protection and comfort without restriction. Strategic padding protects where you need it most, while the thin harness zone guarantees comfort and freedom with any setup where you might need a harness, whether it be kiteboarding, wing foiling or pocket winging.
Jade grew up in Ucluelet in Canada, where cold-water surfing is simply a way of life. Always eager to slide into a thick hooded wetsuit and paddle into a hardy winter swell—rain, shine, or snow—she thrives in the icy surf of Florencia Bay.
In 2024 at just 13, Jade already captured the Princess of the Peak crown, proving her determination and talent, and surfing with pure joy every day.
Dusty has been chasing waves since the age of 3, growing up on the beaches of Vancouver Island with surfing in his blood. Living off Tofino’s rugged coast, he thrives in the icy waters of Cox Bay, welcoming the challenge of cold conditions with a thick wetsuit and a smile. Inspired by his dad Raphael, Canada’s first pro surfer and a legend in the country’s surf community, Dusty skillfully balances progression with fun.
On October 24, kite foil boss Charles Brodel had himself a day in Sardinia! In the morning, he broke the Woo World Record, jumping at 37.2 meters high, before clinching second place at the Red Bull King of the Air Qualifier in the afternoon and securing a Golden Ticket for this year’s King of the Air!
Fellow Big Air rider Josh Gillitt took us off the beaten path to one of his secret spots near home for a local mission turned full send.
French surfer Eric Dargent became European Adaptative Surf Stand3 Champion in Galicia, Spain. A few weeks later, he claimed his fourth French national title!
Fellow Frenchman Ezio Bastianelli shone in his wing foiling freestyle events at the French National Championships. Reigning U16 freestyle World Champion, Ezio became national champion in the “Hopes” category, and vice-national champion in the “Open” catego
Massive congrats to Michael Monteiro for taking out the European Rip Curl GromSearch in the Boys U14 category, held in Hossegor, France!
He has secured his ticket to the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final, which will gather continental champions in Hossegor once again from November 4th to 8th.
Held in the UK, the Kernow Foil Classic, which MANERA proudly sponsored alongside F-ONE, was blessed with two days of clean swell and light offshore winds.
Tom Earl took the win in the prone foil event ahead of some seriously stiff competition, and the shot of him being carried to the podium says it all: good vibes, teamwork, and pure foiling stoke. Meanwhile, Leon Schiel lit up the wingfoil surf division to claim a well-earned second place.
Across the channel, Yann Quilfen brought home gold at the Crozon Foil Festival 2025, winning the Over-50 Men’s Downwind SUP Foil event.
We’re stoked to announce our partnership with Freeline Surf Shop in Santa Cruz! Founded in 1969, Freeline has been family-owned and community-driven for over 50 years, and the shop now stands as a true icon of California surf culture. We’re proud to see MANERA gear on the shelves of such an authentic, ocean-rooted family business that lives and breathes the surf lifestyle.
We’re stoked to announce 14 year old @dusty.bruhwiler has joined team MANERA!
Dusty has been chasing waves since the age of three, growing up on the beaches of Vancouver Island with surfing in his blood. Living off Tofino’s rugged coast, he thrives in the icy waters of Cox Bay, welcoming the challenge of cold conditions with a thick wetsuit and a smile.
Inspired by his dad @raphbruhwiler, Canada’s first pro surfer and a legend in the country’s surf community, Dusty skillfully balances progression with fun. At just 14, he has already logged countless hours in the ocean and loves to share the stoke with friends and family.
DREAM WAVE
Perfect left barreling point breaks with air sections.
FAVORITE MOVE
Frontside layback.
3 REASONS TO GO SURFING
To have fun, to stay active, and to learn the ocean.
INSPIRATIONS
My dad.
“ He thrives in the icy waters of Cox Bay, welcoming the challenge of cold conditions with a thick wetsuit and a smile. ”
Our new Spring-Summer collection just dropped, made for the ones who never wait for summer to begin! Fresh tees, caps, boardshorts, wetsuits and more, ready for whatever the season brings.
Our passion is mixed in with innovation, and quality is always our priority. We don’t follow trends or rush to create and sell something new. We think about and create quality products, listening to our instincts and never settling for “good enough.” No matter how long it takes.
Talk about quality and durability! Five years and countless sessions: Tim Latte has been putting our wetsuit through it all, even a spin in the washing machine. And yet, it’s still going strong.
17 tricks, nine lives, one Maxime Chabloz. Maxime took on the ultimate freestyle challenge in Portrait’s “Nine Lives” series. With 17 iconic tricks and just nine tries in total, the reigning World Champ attempted each one of them and landed 14 to claim the win!
Ian Fontaine won the second stage of the Banque Populaire Surf Tour, a leg of the French Open circuit, at home in La Torche. The Breton, winner of the Interclubs two weeks ago, had not won an individual title in eight years. Congratulations Ian!
What does it really take to score good waves? This surf documentary-meets-comedy breakdown is essentially a love letter to the strange pursuit of good waves and the absurd lengths we go for them. Our very own Brendon Gibbens was part of this unique adventure and scored some pretty sick waves.
This is The Absurdity of Scoring Good Waves.
U.S surfer and junior national team member Marlynn Glaub has been on a roll recently, going from one competition to the next. A few days ago, she claimed the second place at the NSSA Nationals! Congratulations!
