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Relic x Manera Signage Installation

The Manera team is stoked on our latest signage install up at Relic Surf Shop! Manera value’s these opportunities to work with our dealers to enhance the customer experience and tell our story. Below you have local cold water surfer and Manera athlete, Pete Devrise ripping his local spots in his MAGMA 5.4.3!

Relic Surf Shop in Ucluelet, British Columbia, was established by Mike and Nicole Bray, who initially operated a retail shop and guesthouse in the early 2000s. Recognizing the opportunity to provide year-round surf rentals and lessons along with surf accessories, they started offering these services through their Inn. In 2008, the Brays joined forces with their long-time friend Derek Hale, who brought valuable experience in the Surf, Skate, and Snowboard industry. Together, they formed Relic Surf Shop (Ucluelet Surf Shop Inc) and officially opened its doors on the May long weekend of 2009, embarking on an exciting journey.

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Relic Surf Shop takes pride in its unique mission, evident from the moment visitors step inside. With two families at the helm, the shop is committed to fostering a family-friendly, enjoyable, and knowledgeable environment. They understand that creating a workplace where their staff thrives is crucial for their success and building customer loyalty. Relic aims to provide exceptional service, establishing long-term relationships with customers who can trust their guidance and support. They offer quality products at competitive prices, always on the lookout for great deals. Additionally, Relic Surf Shop is deeply committed to giving back to the community through volunteer work, donations, organizing events, and raising funds for various community projects. It is their dedication to community involvement that truly makes them the “Community’s Surf Shop.”

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PROOFLAB SURF SHOP x MANERA

ProofLab Surf Shop has consistently aimed to establish itself as a premier local destination for surf, skate, and outdoor enthusiasts. Their primary objective is to foster a sense of community and facilitate the connection between individuals and nature, while also providing top-quality equipment for the sports they are passionate about.

Check out the latest Manera Wetsuit Room Build out where our team got to showcase all of our neoprene ranges and tell the Manera story.

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“Our mission is to make the best local surf/skate/outdoor shop, focused on community building and connecting people with the outdoors“

ProofLab Surf Shop has gained a reputation for its extensive selection of surf gear, including surfboards, wetsuits, apparel, and accessories. They cater to surfers of all levels, from beginners to experienced riders. The shop offers a wide range of surfboard brands, including both traditional and alternative shapes, ensuring that customers can find the right board for their needs.

Apart from surfboards, ProofLab Surf Shop also stocks a variety of wetsuits suitable for different water temperatures and conditions. We are proud and excited about this growing partnership.

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Justine Dupont is the 2023 Waterperson of the Year!

Source: Surf Industry Members Association (SIMA) and Shop-Surf-Eat

Since 1989, Waterman’s has raised close to $10 million to support our environmental beneficiaries that are dedicated to cleaning beaches, protecting surf breaks, keeping plastics out of the ocean, and more on behalf of surfers.

Over that time the industry has come together each year to celebrate our oceans with this premiere social fundraising event on the global calendar.

Waterman’s has honored a host of the leading characters in surfing as well as many of the key figures in ocean related environmentalism in what has now become the night where the highest honors in the surf world are given to the most deserving individuals and organizations.

“The surf industry’s highest honors goes to those who have given their best. This year’s honorees have left their mark on the sport and for this, they’ll be remembered forever for their contributions.” Said Paul Naude, SIMA Environmental Fund President. “This very special evening brings our entire industry together to celebrate incredible individuals and support environmental groups working to keep us surfers in the water. Protecting our ocean is the most important action our industry can take, and we’ll do this together.”

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From Belharra to Nazaré and Jaws to Mavericks, Justine Dupont is widely considered to be the best all-around female big wave surfer in the world.

Shortly after the big wave passion gripped her, Dupont moved to Portugal to tackle the infamous Nazaré whenever it broke. Two Nazaré Tow Challenge victories later, her talents have now seen the Frenchwoman cross the seas to tackle Mavericks in California and Jaws in Maui, where she successfully navigated the best female tube ride of all time.

In 2023, Justine dropped into what may be the biggest wave ever ridden by a female and does it 105 miles at sea at the Cortes Bank during the filming of an upcoming season of the HBO docuseries “100 Foot Wave.”

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Seafarer GROMS Range

L I F E  A T  S E A  E S S E N T I A L S

Our love story with salt water often begins in childhood.

MANERA’s main goal has always been to create products for everyone to enjoy the ocean. So, we are proud to now launch our GROMS wetsuit line, dedicated to the younger generation.

Available in 3.2, 4.3 and 5.3, our Seafarer GROMS wetsuits use the exact same materials and technologies as our adult range, all paired with MANERA’s renowned 3D fit. Warmth, comfort and durability; it’s all there.

We made no compromise so our youngsters can tackle the elements and grow their passion for our favorite sports.

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Manera Presents WILDERNESS – a 2023 Summer Collection

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Inspired by the untamed beauty of the wilderness, it is for all vagabonds at heart who aspire to boldness and freedom. With a range of stylish and functional pieces designed for the adventurous, this collection exudes passion and vitality. Perfect for those audacious souls needing to stay wild and salty.

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Summer 2023 Products

WETSUITS
Don’t get cold when it’s warm out there in the Seafarer

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BOARDSHORTS
Style on land, performance on water in the Haapiti

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WATERWEAR
Never forget the essentials with our Summer Poncho and Bobby Hat.

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APPAREL
Stay comfy out of the water in our T-Shirts and Caps.

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A conversation with Kyan Yang & L8night with Choccy

Kyan Yang sets himself apart not only by his smooth style and effortless surf, but also by his colorful and fun boards. Kyan is already a USA junior national team member and is hungry for more. In the meantime, and while away from competitions, he is often found charging some perfect A-frames on a typical glorious Southern California day.

Tune in to join Manera International athlete Kyan Yang on the L8night with Choccy podcast.

“Our guest is a young ripper from Encinitas. With his smooth style creating effortless surfing, it is no surprise that he already has had huge success at an early age. This USA Junior National Team member has had multiple wins both in the N.S.S.A. and USA Surfing Prime Events.

He recently won the Sun Diego Pro Division and is charging hard on the WQS North America Tour to clinch one of those very few spots for the challenger series. This hard worker is training both in and out of the water and we expect big things to come from him. We welcome Kyan“YANGER“ Yang.”

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We Don’t forget our friends: SUPPORT LOCAL SHOPS

Whether it’s out on the water or in this business, we don’t forget our friends.
In the early days of MANERA, a small network of shops and salespeople in the community helped us grow to where we are today. They have our loyalty, and vice versa.

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To protect and maintain this friendly ecosystem, we have stayed true to the local shop model for our sales approach. Selling direct or going through corporate outlets would eliminate part of what we cherish in this field. The knowledge of true practitioners is invaluable, and that is why each MANERA product is only sold through a specialty shop or website. That way, everybody can get the best expertise and advice from someone who is in the water every day. 

Additionally, shops are the heart and soul of the local surf scene. Everything often starts there: events, competitions, or even a grom’s first sponsor. Tight-knit communities frequently blossom and prosper around them.

By committing ourselves to this community of local, specialized shops, we aim to help our customers enjoy an authentic experience and product, all while sharing the stoke of watersports.
We want kids in 20 years’ time to walk in and experience these shops the way we all did. Our decision to support local shops is much more than a sales strategy; it is a commitment to our culture.

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Seafarer: The go to wetsuit

 Reliable from mid-season to early winter, the SEAFARER 4.3mm is probably the wetsuit you’ll use most often all year round.

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

If you are looking for a high-performance wetsuit at an affordable price, this is the right choice.

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Some areas are very sensitive to friction, tensions and tearing. All MANERA wetsuits have been designed with a demanding brief including:

. Avoiding seams in tensions area, to maximize flexibility and strength.
. Making sure the seams are stretched vertically and not sideways.
. Removing seams from friction areas, which avoids rash and increases stretch capacity.
. Reinforcing strategic parts and panels right where it needs to be.

The neoprene layers are glued together and then “blind-stitched” (the needle does not go through the neoprene layer completely). In addition to being 100% waterproof, this type of stitching offers a high level of flexibility.