SURF TECH
Wetty
DATE:
Saturday, October 26, 12:30am to 1pm
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Wetty is a 100% independent French brand based in Biarritz and founded in 2014 by Grégory Pelagahe. A former competitor in the 90s, Grégory began by developing a revolutionary “barefoot sensations” surf shoe. Today, top surfers (Joan Duru, William Aliotti, Patrick Beven, Jérome Sahyoun, etc.) use Wetty booties in winter. In 2022, former pro surfer and influencer Noël Salas called Wetty booties “the best booties on the market” in the USA.
Wetty tackled wetsuits with the aim of better meeting the needs of core surfers. Wetsuits that are flexible, warmer and above all more resistant over time, while maintaining the highest ecological standards. Wetty works with the best Japanese neoprene, Asahi (the only brand to use it in Europe), which enables surfers to wear thinner, lighter and warmer wetsuits. Many brands call on Wetty to make wetsuits for their team riders.
The crowning glory came last year in 2023, when Wetty won the Eurosima Innovation Award for its wholesale wetsuit with integrated vest. This daring wetsuit perfectly embodies the spirit of innovation that drives our industry. Their new wetsuit with integrated vest offers a safe and practical solution for our big-game surfers, combining safety and ease of use in a single package with a commitment to reducing environmental impact.
This wetsuit, developed with Jérôme Sahyoun, equips big-game surfers all over the world.
Elite Surfboards
DATE:
Sunday, October 27, 3am to 3:30pm
PLACE:
Elite Surfboards, founded by Fouad Damir, manufactures ecological surfboards, customized to meet the specific needs of each surfer. Each board, a true work of art, is designed in collaboration with the surfer to suit his or her style, level of experience and the waves he or she rides. Taking into account criteria such as weight, experience and individual preferences, Fouad Damir offers customized boards that deliver performance and maneuverability, whether you’re a beginner or an expert.
Morocco, with its renowned beaches and waves, is a surfer’s paradise, but most boards are still imported. Elite Surfboards aims to become one of the first local brands to meet this demand, with products that are both authentic and environmentally friendly.
By producing locally, Fouad Damir reduces the carbon footprint while offering boards at more accessible prices. His approach supports the local economy while responding to ecological issues, in the belief that Moroccan surfers have an essential role to play in preserving the environment.