Category Archives: Nineplus

Received an email this morning from the Finisterre Crew and was really inspired by this small clip. They say a picture paints a thousand words, well this should speak immeasurably. Enjoy

Heres an image of young Jake Bevan from Cronulla in Australia. A really beautiful photo taken by his Dad. Enjoy.

Probably the most difficult thing as a company we have had to deal with in 15 years has been the problem that our wetsuits have caused us. We never meant to even make the things - see, back in 2000 we started … Continue reading →

So after what has now been 15 years this year since we started we thought it might be nice to share the vision of where we are going and take a little time to explain the direction Nineplus is heading … Continue reading →

On Friday 4th February 2011, our friend Mark Neville went missing. On Tuesday the 22nd February 2011 our fears were confirmed regarding Marks wellbeing and the confirmation of his passing was made known. Mark, a world renowned surfboard shaper and … Continue reading →

So, 15 years later and I find myself doing the same job I was doing at 19 years of age across the United Kingdom only now Im doing it up and down the coast of California. Many people think we … Continue reading →

Here’s a first, surfers cuff links. Cast with silver plating and the ‘Joplin’ logo displayed in enamel these cuff links are the sure way to make the drudgery of a suit a little more interesting while showing that the surfer … Continue reading →

This is to say thank you for all your support, custom, supply and encouragement throughout 2010. Everything we do is only possible with our customers and suppliers and we thank you on both sides and wish you a very Happy Christmas and the best … Continue reading →

Surf Clothing Sale at the Tubestation in Polzeath.  On December 21st/22nd & 23rd there will be a sale of Surfing & Skateboard clothing stocks that have been provided by Nineplus, Volcom, RVCA, Wavehunters and Vestal watches that will be held … Continue reading →

So there’s so good news and some bad news. The good is we have created a new wetsuit boot over the past couple of years which is lined in a water resistant thermal fleece which based upon our samples are … Continue reading →

Here’s a sight, the Nineplus office in the UK during November getting covered in snow. While we are looking to get on a flight this weekend to the sunny state and escape the -5 temperature that has been brought in over the … Continue reading →

So as we continue to build our new brand ‘HASU’ taken from ‘HASU no HANA’ meaning the ‘Lotus Flower’ in its Japanese tongue we were made aware of a fragrance, apparently started in 1888 and keeping its users aware of a … Continue reading →

Photo: Bryce Johnson, http://www.brycejohnson.com/blog/ It’s amazing what the absence of light does to your senses. I think we often take for granted the ability to sense visually. If you get deep enough, it’s incredible how we see the world through … Continue reading →

So next years production for 2011 is underway and we are receiving the pictures of production as it happens. What many people do not know about Nineplus is that we manage and monitor every manufacturing process as it happens for … Continue reading →

We received this from Troys dad, Steve Mothershead yesterday – taken on the 31st October and just an absolute classic. Steve & Cheryl have helped Nineplus so much over the past few years and Steve is a ‘most excellent chap’ his … Continue reading →

I ventured off to Hawaii to surf in the 15th annual Rabbit Kekai Longboard Classic. For 13 years they held the event in Costa Rica, but for the last two years they posted up in Waikiki to coincide with the … Continue reading →

So as we travel around the the global spots something that gets asked quite often is that ‘England, theres no surf in England’ to which to say nah, its flat mate – dont bother. Ha ha – Will ‘The Ferral’ … Continue reading →

This is a big up to a young French surfers namely Steven Dunn Videau, whom got in contact via a shop we work with France called ‘Tamarindo’. Steven, so we have heard is on the heels of Clovis and is … Continue reading →

This is a short film clip by Eric Hires from Florida who is now living in California working as a film technician at Point Loma university. Eric who works with his friend Dustin Miller are noteworthy of their work with longboard … Continue reading →

Matt Upsher, Husband, Father, Brother, Son, Poet, Song Writer, Singer, Musician, Teacher, and Dear, Dear Friend passed away on Monday 13th September 2010 while surfing Perranporth in Cornwall on the South West Tip of the United Kingdom. Matt or ‘Mupsher’ as … Continue reading →

Just a small post to show some pictures of our French ambassador Clovis Donazetti styling the shores of of his native Biarritz.  As its September and Clovis is the man on all things single in the land of the tastiest bread and wine, … Continue reading →

Nineplus has recently signed up Sage Joske to surf for their wetsuits. Sage whom has used the suits for the past few years on various trips and explorations will now officially represent the brand and we are stoked to have … Continue reading →

Nineplus would like to congratulate Rob Donker and also the now Mrs Donker aka Marja on their wedding in August in their native Holland. Rob and Marja are wonderful people and have helped Nineplus in many ways and wish them … Continue reading →

So after so many years and travels that take us round most of the shops we work with the same 2 names whom we see next to us and whom customers mention in the conversations, Matuse and Patagonia wetsuits. I … Continue reading →

Driving through San Clemente and you will see some signs that signal the increased passing of the lotus logo next time you are surfing Trestles and San Onofre in the OC. Nineplus wetsuits and fins are available from Stewart, Icons … Continue reading →

Nineplus is stoked that Troy Mothershead has received the cover photo of French Surfing magazine ‘Surf Session’. The magazine which goes out across Europe features also a surf trip which included Holly Beck, Mark Osborne and Wingnut as they traveled … Continue reading →

On the 19th August 2010 Nineplus was busy shooting their new advertising campaign for the USA at Surfer Magazine HQ in San Clemente, CA. Shot by JP Van Swae with Troy Mothershead and Corina Barnick in the new 2010 wetsuit … Continue reading →

Situated in Rhode Island, on the East Coast of the USA there is a shop called ‘Endless wave’ Its a new place catering to the heart of a true surfer and also the home of the ‘Wax Buddy’ – a … Continue reading →

Rosa Rizzitelli from Spain recently wrote to us saying she was so happy with her new longboard fin that she laid it in a bed of plectrums, stood back and gave it a full on model shoot fit for the … Continue reading →

We received these pictures of central cal surfer ‘Scott Kam’ who had been sliced while surfing. We have been in 2 minds to put this up on here but as he is smilin and the shock factor is kinda ‘bam’ … Continue reading →

The new t-shirts have arrived in California for the 2010 season. The boxes of shirts which feature triple needle stitching on all seams, rainbow ‘resin tint’ stitching on the shoulders and have such prints as ‘Rubber Soul’ ‘Wear a Suit’ … Continue reading →

Over the weekend of 10th & 11th of April Nineplus exhibited at ‘The Sacred Craft’ show held at the ‘Ventura Fairgrounds’ show area in Ventura, above LA. Spending the previous days raiding the Thrift stores on Main Street the stand featured … Continue reading →

Troy surfing Trestles and Rincon in the new colourful Nineplus option coming Fall 2010 Yellow from Surf Media on Vimeo.

This weekend in Narrabeen on Sydney’s northern beaches a new unique lifestyle retail store will open its doors called ‘The Sugarmill’ Based opposite the Sands hotel at Narrabeen the store will support all sorts of alternative mainstream brands including the … Continue reading →

Our friends recently came by the office and asked if we had any old wetsuits in smooth-skin that we could offer for the cutting room as they had a plan. We did our best and looked around for a couple … Continue reading →

Amanda Rigney was the first person to order from our US online order system in the USA and received her wetsuit in Encinitas by Richard, flying to California to hand deliver the order into her hands as seen below. Amanda … Continue reading →

Troy Mothershead from California whom has been surfing with Nineplus for the past 2 years and just placed equal 9th in the World longboard Championship in the Maldives this week has also started to become quite involved in the companies … Continue reading →

Over the weekend of the 10th & 11th of October Nineplus exhibited their new product line at the Sacred Craft show held in Del Mar, California. Both Troy and Richard had on hand the new line in the latest Japanese … Continue reading →

Wetsuit stocks have finally arrived into California, today the new improved fall line of wetsuits in Yamamoto SCS coating have arrived into San Clemente, CA. Available from leading stores including, Icons of Surf, Thalia Street, Mollusk, Surfride and other stores … Continue reading →

Nineplus would like to welcome Hector Fernandez Barrero to the Nineplus Group. Hector whom is an accomplished photographer and film maker and resides on the North Coast of Spain will be managing the Spanish market and be the companies ambassador … Continue reading →

Just a small update but on Friday this week Nineplus will release their newly updated website featuring all the new products that take us into Fall 2009. There will be jackets, hoods, fleece, t-shirts, wetsuits, new boards and details of … Continue reading →

Nineplus Group would like to welcome Alex Ponot to the family as the newly appointed company representative for France. Alex whom has worked with both Vonzipper and up until recently Oxbow will be representing both ‘Nineplus’ & ‘Hasu’ across wetsuits, … Continue reading →

Leesa and Lars decided to catch up with a few friends for a late arvo sesion at the pass (Bryon Bay) Some local surfers Yoko and Ben captured a few moments check it out inbyronbaytoday.com

So where are we going? We thought it would be a good idea to write down the plans of the brand for everyone to get an idea of where we are going and whats going on in the world of … Continue reading →

Nineplus Team Surfer from San Clemente in California ‘Troy Mothershead’ has been featured on a small promo video for his surfbord sponsor ‘Stewart Surfboards’ Troy who rips on all size equipment also helps with the company stateside so look out … Continue reading →

On May bank holiday weekend a small surfshop was quietly opened in Polzeath called ‘Sideways’. Managed by Will Brawn (the carpenter from Truro) the shop is attached & forms part of the building that has become ‘The Tubestation’ in central Polzeath. … Continue reading →

The weekend of the 16th & 17th of May saw Nineplus display their wetsuits in the new smooth skin by Yamamoto at the Scared Craft (www.surfboardshow.com) trade show at Ventura, north of LA in California. Nineplus whom supply approx 30 stores … Continue reading →

So is the Magic Carpet one of the most popular surfboards available now, I know its definitely one of the most fun to ride and its probably one of the most copied so with this in mind thought the following … Continue reading →

Meet Will Brawn, a young surfer from Cornwall who has impressed us all very much. Many will note the emergence of the ‘Alaia’ surfboards produced mainly in Australia but also Hawaii and New Zealand. Normally these were originally produced from Hawaiian ‘Koa’ … Continue reading →

Hi, This is Richard and I thought it was worth adding a blog entry to confirm a few things. I have recently returned from a global trip which took me across the USA and Australia, into China and Hong Kong … Continue reading →

If you are living on the west coast rather than back East then Mollusk San Francisco have Nineplus wetsuits also in stock ready to go. Mollusk SF is a beautiful shop full of an interesting mix of surfboards, clothing, wetsuits … Continue reading →

Depending if you are heading of for a little winter warmth or just crazy for a little cold water experience the store known as Mollusk in Brooklyn, NYC has stocks available to make your surfing that little bit more enjoyable. … Continue reading →

Here at Nineplus we have been watching the inauguration of the new US President with interest as Mr Obama seems to the quite a leader but we have to say that he has dramatically climbed in our assumptions with this … Continue reading →

Over the past year it has been obvious that our customers are looking for the option to have custom made wetsuits. Well now that is possible as we are offering both the 3/2mm Steamer and also the 5/3mm Steamer as … Continue reading →

During October 2009 Nineplus exhibited at the tradeshow called ‘Sacred Craft’ held in the ‘Del Mar’ show grounds in Southern California. The tradeshow was dedicated to the ‘Surfboards and Wetsuit’ industry and it was only companies that specalise in these … Continue reading →

Fellow Europeans and Nineplus devotees Tomas & Michaela recently stopped by the company HQ and picked up a couple of new surfboards. Great people and armed with a VW camper they were of to Ireland in search of waves. Looking … Continue reading →

Lisa Nicholson who surfs for Nineplus within Austraila recently won the Over 35 Women’s division at the Australian Titles in the new Ecoprene Retro Jacket. Well Done Lisa from all at Nineplus.

Check out the moves of Jan and the guys from Germany – thats one way to beat the flat spells Busting one out!!

The 3rd Newly re-established Professional Longboard Association event was held at Tourmaline, in San Diego. last weekend over the 23rd/24th & 25th August. Results were   1:Colin McPhillips, 2: Steve Newton, 3: Tory Mothershead, 4: Brett Robbins

Ready for the new summer season in Australia we have launched the new ladies retro jacket produced in Ecoprene and made in a super-stretch material to be worn with boardshorts. Images to follow as they are today on the cutting … Continue reading →

Nineplus has developed a new neoprene which will be coming through on its new AW2008 collection shortly. The range uses limestone based neoprene and will be exclusvly used through all the new models including the W3 – The Worlds Waremest … Continue reading →

Just thought I would post a couple of new concept ideas we have been working on. Schwinn the US bike maker and the original beach cruiser have inspired Nineplus to create a replica beach cruiser (complete with pedal back brakes) … Continue reading →

Just landed at Nine Plus HQ,four exquisite US hand crafted Magic Carpets complete with to die for resin tints,double pin lines and resin tail patch.These boards are straight out of Gordon & Smith, San Diego, California, where the guys down at … Continue reading →

Long serving team member and Nine Plus guard dog Snoop likes to keep himself looking sharp for the odd passing lady pooch here at HQ Goonhavern. Lookin Sweeeeeeeeeeeet Snoop Dog!!!

  Dave updating his board riding skills! Whilst on a recent trip to the sunshine isle of Cyprus for his bros wedding,Nine Plus newcomer Dave decided enough was enough of the fat beats and debauchery that is Aya Napa by … Continue reading →

I would like to welcome you to the new blog that we here at Nineplus have created for the brand. Over the next weeks & months hopefully you will enjoy reading the things that we get up to in the … Continue reading →