NOW & THEN

NOW

& THEN

CENTRAL AMERICA

Remember a Day from Taylor Bonin on Vimeo.

*** Good times down south captured by Taylor bonin.com   Riding a 9'6 Bing Silver Spoon and 5'6 Dharma. Also big thanks to Benny for the Hospitality as well as introducing me to the legend of "La Mona" + La Pantera Negra

BELLA VITA - TRAILER

BELLA VITA FILM from Bella Vita Film on Vimeo.

*** I'm happy to post the first visuals from the passion project the Bella Vita team and I have been working on. A huge wave of gratitude for all who have helped to transform this dream into reality. We are truly honored to share with the world the story of Italian surf culture a wave riding, tradition of craftsmanship and one of a kind style. Please feel free to spread the word and hope you enjoy.

For more info visit www.bellavitafilm.com

Much love, Chris

PERSPECTIVE

ITALIAN GROM LIFE

*** Classic group of Italian surf groms  - killing time between swells.

FLOWER OF LIFE & TIMES

***2009 Swamp house flower of life painting. Dr + 111

BE CAREFULL WHEN YOU PLAY WITH FIRE

GO SEA SHEPHERD GO

MISC MOMENTSA

***A good place to hang

*** A good place to glide

*** 1981 Diesel Rabbit. So cozy

*** A good way to shop

I'M A FAN

BELLA VITA MEETS SURFER

***Thanks to Surfer Magazine for the article in the new Surfer on our time spent adventuring in Italy and the Mediterranean Sea.

SOFT METAL SHAPES

MOONRISE MAGIC

MEMORIES FROM THE NORTH

NATIVE LANDS W A POLISH LOVER

POSITIVE STEP IN SURF TOURISM

*** Bo Foxx from Project Woooo, sent this short film along for me to view. After watching it, I'm really proud of the work his group has done to develop a sustainable economy for a slice of central American paradise. With forwards thinking, good organization and the participation of the community it looks as if they have created a system that can have a positive effect upon the world. This film is a powerful tool and helpful reminder of the reality's of modern day travel.

For more info visit -

Project Woo - http://www.projectwoo.org/

Surfing For Change - http://www.surfingforchange.com/

Please help spread the word, they are a small Non Profit and funds go along way in their community.

Another great way to help is pass the film along for others to view.

Enjoy the day, Chris

COMMUNICATE

RAW HIMALYAN CRYSTALS @ LEUCADIA FARMERS MARKET

*** Just returned from Tucson gem and mineral show. What a great experience and was lucky enough to inherit an amazing collection of hand mined quartz from the Kullu Valley. Maggi will be selling her Jewels at the Leucadia Farmers Market and will have some of the stones for sale if anyone is looking for some clearing energy. Please stop by her Baghsu Jewels  from 10 -2 stall and soak in some energy.

NEW HOWIE COOKE WEBSITE

One of my mentors in life has finally put his work on  the web for the world to enjoy. Have a look around, lots of  colorful content.      Click ------   http://howiecookeart.com/index.html

FREEQUENSEA PROJECT

    *** My good friend Keigo employeed me years back to help brand his surf board label. Here are some t-shirts we co created in the name of adventure and taking the bull by the horns.

4 SCORE & 7 YEARS AGO...

***Way under gunned with a 5'9 fish for a category 4 typhoon approaching. Taiwan secret spot

*** High and tight on my first week riding for Bing Surfboards, Taiwan 2008.

*** The Wegener's Alaia farm with the main players in the early wood experiments.

SUPER ROOTS

SPREAD LOVE

HEART & THE SEA @ LA PALOMA - SD

If your in the area, I strongly recommend heading to the classic La Paloma to see a wonderful film about the sea made with heart. Thank you Nathan Oldfield

AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KIEGO

***Kiego is one of a kind super custom, classic man. He made his way through California for some beer and custom trunks. Then he went Vegas way for some Super Mario vibes :)