Gearhead road trip: surfing Cali

From: Backcountry - Tuesday Apr 11,2023 11:15 am

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On the final stop in their search for sunshine and good times, Gearheads Shelby and Laura paddled out with Mario Ordoñez-Calderon, a passionate advocate and surfer to catch a quick Encinitas surf break.

Mother Nature provided some glassy, A-grade waves at the point break known as Swamis for our Goats on the road. Catch up with the crew and their lineup of boards, wetsuits, and more below.

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Mario is an avid surfer and outdoor enthusiast, Navy veteran, and Indigenous Mayan. He co-founded Un Mar de Colores, a nonprofit organization that aims to bridge socio-economic gaps and encourage personal exploration, expression, and ocean stewardship.

Manera X10D FZ 3.2mm Wetsuit - Men's

The Critical Slide Society All Rounder Longboard Surfboard

Nomadix Original Towel

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Gearhead Laura is an unreal surfer and a small business co-owner. With a fresh coat of her brand’s premium Saba Surf wax and the right gear to stay prepped for long paddles on Swamis deep-break shore, she and the rest of the gang found themselves some prime sunshine—paddling in sync with Garibaldi locals on a knee-high break at the iconic Encinitas beachfront.