A grey day back in the Fall, when it was still warm enough for Trunks. Sounding pretty good on a rainy Monday.
Aaron Cervantes, Lumberjacking in Newport. Photo: Cameron Oden
Permalink to Warm Water Days of Old // Grey Monday
Warm Water Days of Old // Grey Monday
Permalink to Welcome to the team // Chad Cress
Welcome to the team // Chad Cress
We’re stoked to welcome Chad Cress to the staff here at Almond. Another contributor of Chad’s caliber opens up more doors and possibilities for us, here at Almond. Photo: Cameron Oden
Permalink to Gospel Swamp Coffee
Gospel Swamp Coffee
Big thanks to Chad Bowker for bringing his Gospel Swamp Coffee trailer to our event at Shelter Half last week. Looking forward to doing more events and trips in the future. Photo: Chad Cress
Permalink to Casual Devices // Simon Perini
Casual Devices // Simon Perini
Our good friend, Simon Perini, from NSW Australia, just released his first zine. ’Seamouse’ offers a quick visual sneak peak.
Casual Devices from Keiron Lewis on Vimeo.
Permalink to Almond Surfboards at Shelter Half
Almond Surfboards at Shelter Half
Kick-off of Almond at Shelter Half last night. Big thanks to Davide Berruto, Virginie Delavaud, Ken Seeno, Mark Wiesmayr, Chad Cress and Gospel Swamp Coffee. The install will remain in Shelter Half through the end of January. Stop by tomorrow for the La Brea Block Party. (Photo 6 L to R: Davide, Chad, Mark, Dave) All Photos: Chad Cress
Permalink to Simon Patchett // by Ray Collins
Simon Patchett // by Ray Collins
Patchy just sent over a couple snaps from this morning, surfing his Patchified Surf Thump in NSW. Photos courtesy of Ray Collins
Permalink to Huckleberry Fins // by Gully
Huckleberry Fins // by Gully
2 Huck fins by Gully, exclusively for Almond Surfboards. All our fin templates are available both as wooden glass-on or fiberglass removable fins. Photo: Cameron Oden 
Permalink to Gully // Afternoon Log Rhythm
Gully // Afternoon Log Rhythm
Gully, inside noseride on his 9’2 Log Rhythm one afternoon last week. Photo: Oden
Permalink to Teppei Uchida // 9’4 Surf Thump
Teppei Uchida // 9’4 Surf Thump
Our good friend, Teppei, with his new 9’4 Surf Thump. White Opaque, Mahogany D-fin. Photo: Oden 
Permalink to Cyber Monday // Free Shipping
Cyber Monday // Free Shipping
Free shipping online today on everything but wetsuits and bikes. Just enter “SHIPFREE” upon checkout. Photo: Cameron Oden
Permalink to Almond Surfboards // Italy
Almond Surfboards // Italy
Some Almonds available in Italy via Mauro Cattan
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Permalink to Dave Allee // Almond Joy
Dave Allee // Almond Joy
First session on my new 7’0 Almond Joy this morning. Photos: Cameron Oden 
Permalink to Almond // Nylon Snap-Back
Almond // Nylon Snap-Back
Brand new custom snap-back nylon hat // Logo by Yuta Koide. Interior Seam Tape Photo by Simon Perini.
Permalink to Rats! // Thomas Green
Rats! // Thomas Green
Aaron Cervantes surfing his Cy’s Aquatic Almond in Newport. Film/Edit: Thomas Green
Permalink to $100 Gift Card // Order Now
$100 Gift Card // Order Now
We’re encouraging everyone to order early for Christmas, so here’s a little extra incentive.
2429 W. Coast Hwy #101. Newport Beach, CA
Permalink to 7’0 Joys // 5 Days Left
7’0 Joys // 5 Days Left
Order your custom surfboard in the next 5 days to ensure it will be ready by Christmas. And, as a bonus for making our lives easier, we’ll throw in a $100 Almond Gift Card to everyone who orders a board by Saturday (11/17/12).
Permalink to Almond Surfboards // Made in CA
Almond Surfboards // Made in CA
New products and projects in the works. Photo: Chad Cress
Permalink to 5’7 Pogie Fish // Blue Stripe
5’7 Pogie Fish // Blue Stripe
5’7 Pogie Fish with Blue Abstract Stripe and Plywood Keels Gully. Photos: Oden
Permalink to Scott Andrews // Stringerless Secret Menu
Scott Andrews // Stringerless Secret Menu
Neighbor-of-the-Year, Scott Andrews, with the newest object of his affection, a 5’2 Stringerless Secret Menu Quad. Photo: Oden
Permalink to Andy Nieblas // Hanging Heels
Andy Nieblas // Hanging Heels
Andy, hanging heels on his 9’4 Surf Thump in Newport. Photo: Thomas Green
Permalink to New Handplanes // Gully
New Handplanes // Gully
Gully dropped of a small new batch of hand-planes to the shop. Photo: Oden
Permalink to Sea Kitten // Ply Keels
Sea Kitten // Ply Keels
5’2 Sea Kitten with Plywood Keels by Gully. Photo: Oden
Permalink to Sea Kitten // Match Set
Sea Kitten // Match Set
5’3 and 5’2 Sea Kittens. A favorite of Cam Oden, hand-shaped by Griffin NK.
Permalink to Autumn // Lumberjack
Autumn // Lumberjack
9’4 Lumberjack for Fall. Triple Stringer + Gloss&Polish. Photo: Oden
Permalink to Aaron Cervantes // Foot Drag
Aaron Cervantes // Foot Drag
Aaron Cervantes, Foot-Drag on his Cy’s Aquatic Almond; in Newport. Still wearing Fine Surfing Trunks and a 2mm Jacket. Photo: Cameron Oden 
Permalink to Pacific Coast Hwy
Pacific Coast Hwy
It’s been 2 months since we opened our doors on Pacific Coast Hwy… hard to believe how quickly time is moving. We’re thrilled with the new shop and continually working on ways to modify and refine the space. More great things coming down the pipe. Photo: Oden
Permalink to 5’3 Secret Menu // Burnt Orange Tint
5’3 Secret Menu // Burnt Orange Tint
5’3 Secret Menu Twin. October Burnt Orange Tint. Glossed, Polished and Ready for Japan. Photo: Oden
Permalink to Walnut Inlay // 6’4 Quadkumber
Walnut Inlay // 6’4 Quadkumber
6’4 Quadkumber with a Walnut Inlay and Mahogany Quad fins. Photo: Oden
Permalink to Aaron Cervantes // See Rat Surf
Aaron Cervantes // See Rat Surf
Aaron Cervantes riding his 9’7 Cy’s Aquatic Almond, south of the Border. Film/Edit: Mark Wilder
Permalink to A Pig in Cow’s Clothing
A Pig in Cow’s Clothing
9’6 Surf Thump for Dave… with cow-print resin abstract by Chris Champion. Photo: Cameron Oden
