Travis Millard, a veteran of the War in Afghanistan, shares his story about how surfing saved his mental health and, ultimately, his life. He hopes his message urges those in dark places to fight for their freedom from the undertow.
Alec Wenning's solo directorial debut capturing Travis Millard's discovery of the soul-healing properties of surfing. The sport saved his life and he hopes his message urges others to pick up a board as well.
2021/22 winter big wave season kicked off with a swell that hit Peahi aka Jaws. Featuring surfers like Kai Lenny, Ian Walsh, Billy Kemper, Trevor Carlson, Jamie Mitchell, Luca Padua, Jojo Roper, Francisco Porcella and more.
Big waves and clean conditions made this a paddle day at Jaws.
After traveling the world and chasing competitions for years, South African professional surfer Adin Masencamp, finds himself at home with time to reflect and surf the world class waves on offer. Directed by Michael Veltman, the film highlights the financial pressure surrounding surfers trying to qualify for the World Surf League Championship Tour, while showcasing surfing in its rawest form.
Starring Adin Masencamp
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Directed and edited by Michael Veltman
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Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, is proud to unveil the latest addition to our MTE offering, the Destruct Mid MTE-1. A purpose-built, weather-enabled style, the Destruct Mid MTE-1 makes it easier to venture out and enjoy the journey—no matter what the conditions.
Classics Vans styling meets durable protection with Vans latest iteration of MTE. Just like your van is modified to handle all types of terrain and weather, the same approach applies to the Destruct Mid MTE-1. Since the beginning, surfers have continuously sought ways to better address the demands of their environment through their gear. Vans surfers Tanner Gudauskas, Holly Wawn and Adrien Toyon can certainly attest to this, having put the Destruct Mid MTE-1 through the paces to get to great surf in not-so-great weather.
The silhouette stands up to the elements with an MTE-1 water-resistant system, keeping water out while letting internal moisture evaporate naturally. Thermoregulation is provided from PrimaLoft® Cold Weather Package insulation with extremely fine microfibers that trap and block heat loss when temps start to drop. Finally, an MTE-1 lugged and siped tire-like tread pattern provides next-level traction for a variety of terrain.
The Destruct Mid MTE-1 is offered in hero colorway dress blues/black and black/black options. With its timeless design and performance capabilities to match, this style is an ideal staple for year-round surfers and adventurers.
Supporting the silhouette is the women’s Taylor Hooded jacket in argan oil featuring a Sherpa-lined crossover-style hood, DWR coating, 3 oz filling, and an exterior drawcord waist and storm flap with hidden snaps and front zip. For men, the Drill Chore Coat Long MTE-1 is offered in black featuring sustainable DuPont Sorona fill, fully functional zip-off hood and moisture wicking lining.
The Destruct Mid MTE-1 collection is available now at Vans retailers and Vans.eu/Surf.
To learn more, visit Vans.eu/MTE.
Jamie and co started the day off, sofa surfing perfect close outs, is there anything more fun than getting drilled into the beach whilst chilling? Sweet little session at backdoor also, click into the madness.
