Today I decided to really get into the surf culture. At this point I have gone surfing a few times, talked to some surfers, and kind of just messed around in the waves a bit. Also seeing as the wetsuit that I have been borrowing says "Life Guard" on it I figured it would be in my best interest as well as everyone elses to get my own that specifically does not state that I will save your life if you are drowning. I head up to the most prominent surf shop in Piha.... the Piha Surf Shop owned by Mike Jolly. I explained to Mike why I was there and what I was doing. He seemed interested but pretty busy as well. For the winters here he carves and creates custom surfboards (around $950 to $1100 nz) He says he is always busy with something weither its shaping surfboards or being in commercials, he is in a Mercury energy commercial on tv as a NZ small business owner showing kiwis sense of ingenuity and do it yourself. He said he keeps himself busy during the winters with board making but when summer rolls around he is frantically busy. With making boards he also fixes damaged boards (dings) and with the sheer amount of surfers during the summer he is consistently busy. Along with his surfing business upstairs is a small art gallery and a camping ground. All of these contribute to enable Mike to do what he wants and loves which is all about surfing.
So I ended up buying a wetsuit from him after a successful little meeting. And of course I made sure the wetsuit (Bodyline) is made in New Zealand. <(^.^)>
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