Ibon Amatriain has been considered the best big wave surfer in Europe for the last two decades. His humility and quiet character, along with his unimpeachable revolutionary style, have made him one of the most admired underground surfers in the world.
He is also respected as a mentor to the new generation of big wave surfers, such as Axi Muniain and Aritz Aranburu, both of whom are from the same municipality as Ibon, Zarautz, located in the Basque Country.
Ibon’s pioneering vision takes a holistic and healthy approach, not only to surfing, but also to life itself. His philosophy has earned him the nickname “Sensei”, which in Japanese means “teacher”. His renaissance man approach involves practicing yoga and resistance exercises, as well as working on arm power and using surfskates to polish his surfing technique.
With such an inspiring role model, it is no surprise that Ibon’s three sons are now making waves in the modern-day surf circuit: Iker, Adur and Ekhi all ride their dad’s signature surfskate series.
MERAKI S5 TRUCKS:
The Yow Meraki Surfskate system is the culmination of the last 5 years of research and development. A more simplified and reinforced design alongside Yow’s patented spring system, making it one of the most unique surfskate setups in the world.
Yow has removed the expendable parts of their old system while keeping their patented spring system intact and reinforced the essential parts while making it light and more resistant. In addition, improving the aesthetics as well. Overall,
Yow’s new system is now unified to their very own skate trucks making it more stable without sacrificing the surfing flow Yow is well known for. Take your surfskating to the next level!
SURFSKATE INCLUDES :
- YOW System: Meraki S5
- Trucks: YOW 9.0″ Standard/Silver
- 92A Ultra HR Formula Bushings
- Cone & Barrel
- 11/16″ Black Allen Bolts
- 5/8″ Black Allen Bolt
- 2 Black Allen Bolts
- 28 mm Black Rubber Riser Pad
- Spring S5 System
- Ball Bearing 51100
- YOW System Patented
- Wheels: YOW URA 66 x 51mm
- Majo White 80A
- Abec 7 Black Bearings
- 4 Bearing Spacers
- More Your Own Wave: YOW
YOW SURF SKATE DECK SPECS:
- Concave: PERFORMANCE
- Rocker: Tail Rocker
- Weight 4.5 kg
- Length 33.5″
- Wheelbase 20″
- One color ply
- YOW System Meraki S5
- 7 Plies U.S.A. Hard Rock Maple
- Printed Jessup Griptape
YOW was born as an alternative to surfing for those flat days and as a tool to make surfing available for landlocked surfers. After years of development we created a system that brings you the closest feeling to surfing on land. With YOW you can surf anywhere in the world. Pump, carve and tear the streets apart with YOW
YOW Skateboards produces surf skateboards in Barcelona, Spain. YOW - Your Own Wave - delivers a unique surfskate system which transforms your longboard into a surfskate and let you surf on the street!
After one and a half years of intense development, YOW, which stands for “Your Own Wave”, began. Since then, the brand has expanded throughout the world becoming one of the most recognizable surf-skate brands, helping people find waves, wherever they are.
YOW EXPLORES THE INTERSECTIONS OF OCEAN, MOUNTAIN AND CONCRETE. A TOOL THAT CAN BRING THE MOVEMENTS AND FEELINGS OF SURFING AND FREERIDE SNOWBOARDING TO SKATEBOARDING. OUR PATENTED SURFSKATE SYSTEM LETS YOU MIMIC THE MOTIONS OF SURFING ON ASPHALT OR CONCRETE.
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