The Limited Edition E-Bomb E7 is latest in a long line of world’s first in wetsuit technology by Rip Curl…Designed and tested by our stable of WSL world champions Mick Fanning, Tyler Wright and Gabriel Medina the E-Bomb E7 promises ultimate stretch, performance, warmth and comfort by combining all of Rip Curl’s best technology – making it the number one performance wetsuit in the world.
“I like that there’s less rubber around the shoulders,” said 3X world champion Mick Fanning. “If you want to surf for two, three, four hours – it’s all about paddling. Your arms are the first to go. So if we can keep those shoulders nice and loose then we’re golden.”
The all new E7 neoprene has 25% more stretch and is 10% lighter than E6, and is built into an unrestricted, seamless, one-piece upper body panel. The new body block offers unparalleled stretch from wrist-to-wrist making paddling easier.
Under the arms the strategically designed Torpedo Gusset increases both fit and comfort during and makes paddling easier than ever before. It’s also light as a feather and like butter getting in and out of the zip free entry construction.
“It feels great to get into, I love it” said 2X world champion Tyler Wright. “As soon as it’s on you can feel the difference. Everyone wants to surf higher, faster, longer and this is the next progression in wetsuits to do that.”
The body of the suit below the chest features E6 super stretch neoprene and is thermo lined internally for warmth where it counts.
But you’ll need to be quick, the Limited Edition suit is available throughout the world while stocks last. The neoprene requires a specialist production technique and is only available in small quantities at present so there are no guarantees on when the next batch will drop.
“It’s sick to have it as Limited Edition. It’s unique. It’s special. It’s world class.”
– 2X world champion Gabriel Medina.
Available in 3/2mm or 4/3mm the E7 E-Bomb is our lightest, stretchiest wetsuit ever.
Get it at Ripcurl.com and selected Rip Curl and Independent core surf shops worldwide.
It's a joy to see professionals taking so much pride in their work, quivers don't just drop into the homes of Pros like kids presents on Christmas day. Joel Parkinson is as hands on as it gets when it comes to his rides, insight into shaping and what goes into our boards shouldn't be taken for granted. Knowledge is power, and a little goes a long way, take some time to understand what makes our boards work and the craft behind it. Click into the edit and watch Jason Stevenson and Parko trade board talk and waves.
Sacked lifeguards, surfers and surf lifesavers have been saving lives right around the coast over the last week as large surf, spring tides and sunshine combined with the relaxation of Covid travel restrictions and the failure of the RNLI HQs management to provide lifeguard cover produced a perfect storm.
One swimmers life was lost at Constantine despite the heroic efforts of Martin White and Dan Wickins. ( Lads it will be a tough one, but know you did your best.)
This one at Porthtowan was heavy. Photo Sophie Bennett
At Porthtowan we got one back saving the life of a fellow surfer. It was pretty huge rescue with a great team pulling an unconscious local out of the water. Great spot and response by Alfie England and team work by Chris Ingram Paul Elcocks, Joss Lawrence, Jason Ledger, Joel Henthorn, Sam Russell and on the beach Moss Thomas, Ben Skinner, Dolce Havers, Teah Munro and Dominque Kent.
'Filmed some volunteers down in Sennen getting some swimmers out of a pretty savage rip yesterday (27/05)'
The Sennen crew have been on it preventing loss of life who a mass rescue of swimmers in a rip, and Bert Wright raising funds for first aid kit on the beach. Pete Geall giving up his new job to go back to lifeguard work as an unpaid volunteer.
Newquay super grom Gabe Llewlyyn pulled one out of Fistral.
Bantham crew have been on it too with multiple rescues, same with Joe Bracegirdle and on the south coast of Cornwall, Newquay crew, Hayle, Bude Falmouth, Wid(e)mouth (in joke for those that know) Croyde. There are just too many amazing crews to many to mention.
The Return to Shore organisation representing RNLI lifeguards and regional RNLI managers flagged up problems back in March and April as the RNLI top brass decided to lay off and let down a huge number of qualified legends with no way of getting furlough. They issued a release telling them ”Get another job if you need one.” and dismissed all requests to forward plan, adopt and roll out a preventive service once lockdown was eased. All requests fell on deaf ears.
The response when the storm hit has been nothing short of heroic, reflecting all the RNLIs true core values as the lifeguards went back to work voluntarily and unpaid under their own initiatives. They have now saved hundreds of lives around the coast.
It is the biggest community response I have seen and everyone should be really proud. As we go into another week of challenges RNLI are rolling out some official patrols. Hopefully they will listen to the crew on the ground and increase the patrols and the government will treat those that have stuck to their beliefs and are saving lives every day fairly.
Check out the edit of 13 year old, super stoked Hughie Vaughan as he threads slabs, punts and puts in a good play for being an up and coming legend of the line-up. The future of surfing is in safe hands, thanks Hughie.
OPEN YOUR MIND’ is an expressive film with words that come to mind if we embrace our passions and focus on the things that make us happy, rather than the things that weigh us down. For @tobyeynonlewis like many it’s the ocean, the countryside and reconnecting with old mates.
Shot just before COVID-19 hit the UK, which makes those things even more important.
Featuring and brought to life by @stockwell_surfboards, an old friend and talented surfboard shaper Toby hadn’t seen for 10 years.
Directed, shot & edited @tobyeynonlewis Water Cinematography @jasonyeomanmedia Produced @stockwell_surfboards Voice over @nicko_photo Supported by @carvemag
