Peter Mel’s Mavericks’ accolades need no embellishment. He’s been one of the best out there for decades. But Peter honed his day-to-day chops on the plethora of reefs around Santa Cruz County.
Vissla has long prided itself as a creative surf company, one that backs creatives and free thinkers, and those not afraid to express themselves in unorthodox ways.
Former Brazilian world champ, Italo Ferreira, has caused a sensational boil-over to take out the Tahiti Pro in all-time six to ten foot conditions at Teahupo'o, defeating event favorite John Florence in a high scoring final.
Perfect heats, in surfing, are rare. Like a hole in one in golf; a round one, first blow knockout in the ring; a goalie goal in hockey; an inside the park home run.