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O'Neill | Time To Adapt

O’Neill is a proud partner of Surfability, the only full-time adaptive surf school in the world. The short film ‘Time to Adapt’ was filmed last year and Surfability and its members including para surfing world champion Llywelyn 'Sponge' Williams and Manoah Smiley were the driving forces behind this project.

Here is what Manoah has to say in his own words:
Thanks for watching, and reading. I’m Manoah, one of many appearing in this vid with strong links to Surfability, who helped to realise this film. I’m an anti-racism educator and amputee surfer living in Swansea, Wales. I’m on the steering group of Surfability, and also a caretaker at its centre at Caswell Bay, near Swansea. Surfability is the only full-time adaptive surf school in the world.
The 2 Bens I’ll be mentioning are Benjamin and Benedict. The former is Surfability’s founder and director, the latter a director. Jamie also gets a mention, he’s the film-maker.
Surf is my lifesaver. Obviously, it’s great exercise and a joyful appreciation of the environment. Both are therapeutic, but there’s more, especially on the bigger days. A little fear or anxiety creeps in, and stress hormones are released. Moments later they’re processed. Perhaps it’s the simple relief of dodging getting smashed. Even better … the exhilaration of a late take-off on the bomb that looked threatening. I live with stresses induced by racism, and believe surfing is one of the best ways to process those hormones.
Surfing is when I feel most alive, most human. The ocean has no preconceptions or judgements about my abilities or attitude. So my efforts are rewarded, justly. Whether I’m charging down the line with no time to think, easy gliding, or landing big drops, I’m lit from head to toe.
Surfability is more than a surf school, it’s an enabling community for all things in adaptive surfing. Personal highlights from the last months include ….
Enjoying my favourite break, Rhossili, thanks to Benedict having vehicular access. As my wave of the day petered out I looked back. There was Benedict, I’d dropped in on him, I laughed loud and long from the stoke - while apologising. His presence was the cherry on the cake. A witness, “sharing” it cos he was cool with the drop-in.
One day Benjamin suggested a break I hadn’t yet surfed. We loaded a SUP with our gear and paddled there together. Rocks and serious rips were navigated. Another “first amputee to surf this break” claim, thanks to Surfability - Surfability means access. If my regular buddy (Evan) can’t make it I can go to Caswell and lean on them, gently. I need minimal support, but essentially some. Oh, and the shared local knowledge, I can’t forget that gem!
When the tendrils of community reach into popular brands it’s very welcome too. Thanks O’Neill, the suits you made us are beauties. Thanks Jamie, you’re community too. It’ll be a joy to share your well-crafted, stylish and utterly magic film.

filmed and edited by Jamie Hancock:
/ @jamiehancock1

Voiceover: Johnny Bang Reilly:
/ https://www.youtube.com/@JohnnyBANGReillyOFFICIAL

Rider Built | Kolohe Andino Hyperfreak Tech 21

Introducing the limited edition Rider Built - Kolohe Andino collection.
As one of the most compelling and progressive surfers of the modern age, Kolohe Andino continues to build a legacy all his own. New for ‘23, he worked closely with our designers to create a collection with his innovative spirit in mind.

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Strike Missions: MoFUNgo | Episode 11 | O'Neill

In this episode of O'Neill Strike Missions: Mofungo, Team O'Neill travels south to the island of Puerto Rico.

O’Neill Strike Missions is a film series documenting Team O'Neill’s surf adventures across the globe. It’s all about tracking swell and striking when the time is right, hoping the gamble pays off and the risk is worth the reward. Mofungo's power team consisted of Ian Crane, Brett Barley, and Puerto Rico's very own Dwight Pastrana. There's something to be said about exploring a region of the world that one of your very own call home. For Dwight, he got as much out of sharing his home with us as we did exploring it. We hope you enjoy.

Shot by Jacob Vanderwork, Nick Green
Edited by Jacob Vanderwork

HAWAII LIVE 2023 | O'Neill

As a surfer, there are very few places you'd rather be during the wintertime than Hawaii. Every year, surfers from all corners of the world convene in the Hawaiian Islands to prove themselves among some of the most dangerous, world-renown, and historical surf breaks around. This year, O'Neill's power crew consisted of Soli Bailey, Jordy Smith, Kolohe Andino, Shion Crawford, Eli Olson, Torrey Meister, Blayr Barton, Caity Simmers, and Ian Crane. Filmed on Oahu's North shore with the occasional strike over to Maui for Jaws' swells, Team O'Neill took every opportunity possible to score world-class conditions.

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SILVER LININGS starring Jordy Smith | Episode 11 | O'Neill

For Jordy Smith, 2022 brought new levels of growth and an even deeper love for surfing. Balancing family, his career, and staying true to himself is at the forefront of his life and he's showing no signs of slowing down. Catch up with Jordy and keep your eye on him as we settle into 2023 because there's plenty more where this came from.

#FirstNameInTheWater

THE EDDIE | Featuring Eli Olson | O'Neill

This prestigious Super Bowl of Surfing event has taken place only 10 times since its inception in 1984 and this year, our very own Eli Olson was among those competing. Having flown from New Zealand the day before, and flying back the day after, nothing was going to stop Eli from competing in the event of his lifetime.

#hawaiilive
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Featuring @eliolson6346

Shot and Edited by Jacob Vanderwork and Chad Christensen

WELCOME TO THE TEAM | LUKE THOMPSON

O'Neill is proud to announce that Luke Thompson will be joining Team O’Neill. Luke was a finalist at this year’s ISA World Junior Surfing Games and was recently crowned South African Open Surfing Champion. He is one of the best junior surfers in South Africa at the moment and we are really excited to see what the future holds!

Welcome to #TeamONeill

O'Neill | Behind The Strike | Tierra Del Fuego

Strike Missions are not always all grits and glam. Some of the best moments on surf trips are the in betweens. Traveling and seeing the world, making the best of downgraded swells, changing the flat tires, the post surf adult refreshment and just making the end section of what looked like the unmake-able barrel. The Strike Missions: Tierra Del Fuego had the lot of great moments and perfect surf. Now watch this exclusive behind the scenes edit to see how they got there. Sit back and check the trials, tribulations and all the laughs along the way.

Filmed and Edited by: Jacob Vanderwork

Strike Missions: Tierra Del Fuego | Episode 9 | O'Neill

O’Neill Strike Missions is a film series documenting Team O'Neill’s surf adventures across the globe. It’s all about tracking swell and striking when the time is right, hoping the gamble pays off and the risk is worth the reward. In the end, the journey is often as memorable as the destination.

This episode of O'Neill Strike Missions: Tierra Del Fuego, Team O’Neill athletes Ian Crane, Robbie McCormick and Noah Wegrich packed their bags and headed for Santiago. The picturesque, yet harsh landscape found throughout the trip was the perfect testing ground for our latest Holiday 2022 gear. Not to mention a goofy footers dreamland. The shores of Chile, South America have been well documented for their flawless left point breaks. Some might argue as the best in the world. This trip did not disappoint. Exploring a seemingly endless opportunity for world-class surf, from thundering left-handers found on the South Coast to the dry deserts and hollow barrels in the North. Hitch a ride as we hunt for waves and navigate diverse terrain while tearing into one of the seasons best southern swells.

Shot and Edited by Jacob Vanderwork and Nick Green

The O'Neill Kids Are Alright | Blayr Barton

East Coast threat Blayr Barton journeys south to Costa Rica and one of the regions best waves to attack a late season south swell.

Watch Blayr make the best of what's on offer in the latest episode of The O'Neill Kids Are Alright.

Filmed by Asher Nolan and Shawne Deane
Edited by Blayr Barton

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