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PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”small” position=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”center” padding_top=”110″ padding_bottom=”20″ css_animation=”” el_id=”about_inner_row_3″][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”18974″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”element_from_fade” transition_delay=”0.2″][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”35″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]Founded by Terry Simms, the SIMBA Sentinel 1 surf helmet provides full head coverage without compromising freedom of underwater movement. Weighing in at just 372 grams (.82 lbs), the Sentinel 1 is one of the lightest surf helmets in the market. The Sentinel 1’s technically advanced design provides high-level impact protection with optimum aquadynamic performance.

SIMBA’s mission is to help foster a long and healthy surfing life for everyone—from kids and first-day novices to the world’s elite—by reducing the risk of head injuries, promoting safer surfing practices and empowering riders with superior protection.

SIMBA

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NATURAL ZINC

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”center” padding_top=”110″ padding_bottom=”20″ css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”18223″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”element_from_fade” transition_delay=”0.2″][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”35″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]It has been a true honor to add legendary surf photographer, Jason Childs to the TSS team. Childs has been a professional photographer for over 30 years and was the original lensman on-site that first captured Nihiwatu and Sumba. His surf photography and documentation of culture and life is truly extraordinary. Childs is available to come and personally document your next adventure.

JASON CHILDS PHOTOGRAPHY

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KADUWATERS

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HOTLINE WETSUITS

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Brewer has clearly been one of the most influential surfboard shapers of all time. His apprentices and team riders include legends like: Reno Abellira, Sam Hawk, Owl Chapman, Gerry Lopez, Jock Sutherland, Jeff Hakman, Jimmy Lucas, Buddy Boy Keohe,  Gary Chapman — and the list goes on. His current label Plumeria Surfboards is based in Kauai.

PLUMERIA SURFBOARDS

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JIM BANKS SURFBOARDS

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Larry Mabile is a native of San Diego, California. He has a long history in the shaping industry working for labels such as Gordon and Smith and Cane Garden. His line, Third World Exotic, represents forty plus years of shaping experience and shows a direct connection to his teacher and mentor Pacific Beach legend, Skip Frye.

LARRY MABILE SURFBOARDS

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NIHIWATU

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Terry Simms and his network of clients has been involved with fundraising for the Sumba Foundation for ten years. Their aim is to provide humanitarian aid by fostering village-based projects that impact health (including access and malaria control), education, water and income-generation, while preserving and respecting the fragile culture and traditions of the Sumbanese people.

SUMBA FOUNDATION

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