French Connection

Clovis Donizetti and Phileas. Photo:: Thomas Lodin

So then, Phileas has ben hanging around with Clovis Donizetti. For those who don’t know him, Clovis is an astonishing longboarder.

We have always been inspired by how Clovis understands surfing. Were some people just see it as a summer entertainment, Clovis has made surfing his life, and has very clear vision of the importance of culture, respect and legacy. There is few things we can tell about his surfing that you haven’t seen yet. His clean style and elegance walking on the board feels like jazz in our ears. A piece constructed with the right perfect notes, a mastery of rhythm while leaving room for improvisation always performed without frills. We feel fortunate to collaborate with Clovis in this Dnd 8,75" fin, a “speed fin”, made for trimming with control at high speeds. Video by Oscar Valencia Song: Agua de Beber - Antonio Carlos Jobim Supported by www.deflowsurf.com

Clovis got in the water with Phileas. Here is what he had to say:

We shot in the water with phileas with analog cameras, but eventually the film was not good. So no action pictures. 

I tried to have a different take eventually 

So here it is. 

Thanks again for the opportunity !

( don’t hesitate to correct my English please !)

Phileas, being the seasoned traveler he is, arrived at my house in a discreet yet fancy inflatable pool toy package. 

Unfolding it was quite a moment, discovering and reading about all his travels and adventures around the world..

We hit off the moody Atlantic swell pretty quickly after that, and that strange quality that you can meet in those weird travelers you might cross paths once in your life was obvious : this feeling of déjà vu, easy and instant communication sharing a few waves together..

Of course as a good host, I had to show him around, including the local wine bar...

It was then already time to say farewell and wish the next adventures to be as good as the time we spent together...

Thanks Phileas and Graeme for getting us in touch !

Photos Thomas Lodin

Photo:: Thomas Lodin

Photo:: Thomas Lodin

Photo:: Thomas Lodin

Thanks Clovis for hosting our girl and adding to her story.

And many thanks to the amazing Thomas Lodin for the images. http://thomaslodin.com/

Cheers

G