I love the outdoors. Whether it’s surfing, camping, or just sitting outside soaking up rays I love it. Accordingly, I am a huge proponent of protecting the environment…replace. reuse.recycle…A seemingly simple mantra to live by, but as simple as it sounds not enough people do it. I truly believe if everyone did something, even the smallest thing, it would make a great difference. As a surfer I feel even more responsible for protecting the oceans and all it’s life so it was a bit shocking to me to find out seemingly little negative things can make a big difference too. I never thought about what is actually in surf wax until I was reading an article about all the products that are made with petrochemicals. I’ll admit at times I have an almost superiority complex about things regarding people’s actions towards the environment, so it definitely knocked me down a few pegs learning that surf wax is not only NON-biodegradable but also is known to be toxic for the local sea life…which led me to this decision. As trivial as it seems to most of the people I know, I decided to make 100% organic surfboard wax. Like I said every little bit makes a difference. Eventually I want it to be made using all local resources but until I figure out a replacement for coconut oil I’ll have to bring that in. Last weekend I tapped a couple of trees for the resin and the beeswax is from a farm here on the Island. There’s a couple of other ingredients I’m working with, but they’re from here as well. There’s so many “recipes” out there but they all seem like you have to tweak them to suit the waters you surf in so hopefully my extra ingredients work. I pride myself in my ability to figure things out so it may take a try or two but I know it’s going to work. Here’s just a couple of pic’s if my homemade taps…more pictures to follow. Remember to live the faith, God bless
Faith like Water 