As the collective effort to forge a sustainable future gathers momentum, across the spectrum, from the World Economic Forum’s experts to prominent surfboard shaper’s, it appears we’re making some optimistic discoveries.
Sustainable Surfboards
We've partnered with two talented surfboard producers to offer a range of high performance, durable and eco-friendly surfboards! Roll the Bones is proud to be the Cape Town representative. Shaped by Frank Oberholzer and glassed by Chippa Williams deep in the South Coast jungle of KZN, South Africa. Frankie is the owner of the most raw …
Capturing the Essence of SA Surf Culture
There are multitudes of unheralded heroes in the South African surfing community. Absolute diamonds strewn up and down the east and west coastlines. These are the salty legionnaires that colour and weave the rich tapestry of SA surf culture. Sounds like an intriguing, and somewhat mysterious tribe, right? Yep. So, we developed a concept designed to discover the …
Free Riders ~ Q&A with Davey Du Plessis
Roll the Bones is about taking a chance, and going against the grain. Adventurer, surfer, entrepreneur, and family man Davey Du Plessis does just that and much more. RTB had a chat with Davey about his family, passions, the environment, and his own particular brand of life philosophy. Howzit Davey! Where are you from originally …
The Growl of the Vanilla Gorilla
Becoming an ocean advocate is an education and a hardcore one at that. One of South Africa’s elite graduates, Mr Josh Anthony Redman, knows this all too well. The 2 times SA junior champ turned big wave charger is a trojan in heavy water, and a magician with an oven glove. He’s well known around …
Ryan Kidwell EP – Be Your Best
The diverse landscape of world music is currently dominated by money making, sex selling Hip-Pop. Thoroughly due for a makeover methinks. Although, its with partial thanks to this mainstream that we’re able to appreciate the skill and sincerity with which artists like Ryan Kidwell deliver their craft. The man has weaved real life, inspiring lyrics …
35 mm Film – A Selection
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SEAN KOCH TRIO: Natural Projection E.P
We queue on the suspended steps. The thick walls and structural geometry of the Waiting Room restricts sound from wandering into the hall. Heightening the anticipation. We’re waiting for the Sean Koch Trio’s debut show and E.P launch to begin. A visible façade of joy exudes from the three longhaired, artsy surfer boys that merge …
The Beginning.
In the beginning it was all laughter and fun, an unparalleled energy and freedom of youth. Expressed with heart and soul by spending every spare minute in the ocean, till your heart beats with the same pulse that radiates from the deep beyond… As time goes on, the experience evolves into something more internal and …