All posts tagged: surf

Julie POLLET & Damien MARLY, Founders of CHIPIRON

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CHIPIRON. The word embodies the French “Sud-Ouest” though for the past few years it has come to refer to the surfers of an up and coming brand rather than the famous squid dish served in local restaurants.

In just under fifteen years, Damien Marly and Julie Pollet – his partner in the water and on the beach – have succeeded in developing a 360 degree business that spans well beyond just shaping surfboards.  It encompasses surfwear, accessories, shops and even a surf school. Chipiron has indeed become a landmark in the Hossegor and Soorts area and the little brand’s ambition is far from ready to stop there.

Xabi ANTON, Waimea surf shop Owner and Manager

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“I think you have to learn when to stay small and keep a low profile. The more you keep a low profile, the better you can weather the storms that come your way.”

In these few words, taken from the episode, Xabi sums up the Waimea surf shop philosophy. Located just a few meters from the waves in Anglet, the oldest surf shop in Europe to be still in business is more than just a shop. It’s an institution.

THIERRY KRAWIEC – WATERMANSPORT

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His strong accent and large smile leave no doubt about it, he’s a local. Originally from Parempuyre in the Médoc, Thierry’s passion for the ocean and surfing eventually led him to settle in Hossegor. From his years as an elite swimmer, he learned all about willpower and discipline. When as a kid, you grow up swimming in a 25 meter tiled pool with the objective of an Olympic medal, suddenly the ocean becomes an environment without boundaries representing both freedom and adventure.