Less is more

Es-cent-ial just released their new collection. The Fullsuits and Springs lost the smooth skin to make them last longer. Now you have a warmer and stronger westsuit while keeping all the good thinks from the yamamoto rubber and the simple and cool look from Es-cent-ial.

I love them, so simple, so cool!! Made to keep you warm and confortable, not to show off!

They Fit like a Glove

A Body Glove é uma das mais antigas marcas de fatos, nascida no início da década de 50 pelas mãos dos gémeos Bob e Bill Meistrell, e está agora disponível na Magic Quiver.

A Magic Quiver comercializa os modelos Fusion, Magnum e o fantástico Vapor, com a tecnologia water repellent, capaz de manter o fato seco por muito mais tempo.
Para mais informações contacta a MQ ou visita o site da Body Glove em http://www.bodyglove.com/



Body Glove is one of the oldest wetsuit brands, born in the early fifties by the hands of the twins brothers Bob e Bill Meistrell, and it’s now available at Magic Quiver.

Magic Quiver sells the models Fusin, Magnum and the amazing Vapor, which carries the water repellent technology that keeps the wetsuit dry for longer.
For more information contact MQ or visit Body Glove website at http://www.bodyglove.com/

The man behind Es-cent-ial

Carl is the man behind Es-cent-ial. It has been a pleasure to talk to him and share some of his stoke and passion for surfing. In this interview we can know a bit more about him and the Es-cent-ial vision.

- When did your relation with surfing started?
My love for the water has always been instilled. I started to surf when I was eighteen years old, and I was immediately addicted. My favourite thing about surfing is that you never know when the next best slide is coming. It can be knee high with a ride to the beach, or a head high barrel. Both give you that craving for more.

- What boards were you riding back then?
My first board was a used hand shaped 9’0” Robert August single fin, with a blue resin tint. I couldn’t have asked for a better board, until I purchased my second board, a 9’6” Takayama model T single fin.

- What do you ride now? What changed?
I have a couple of boards. I would say I predominately ride single fin longboards. I have a Mayo 9’6” pintail single fin for bigger days and a 9’7” Bing glassed on single fin “pig” for the smaller days.

- Why the wetsuits industry?
I have tested the waters in different surf related industries. I started with shaping boards in my garage and slowly moved to design my own wetsuit line. Wetsuits are more complex than some think. At escential, we are trying to fill the void. The void can be different, depending on the customer. Luckily, my uncle owns a manufacturing facility for wetsuits and lycra shirts. The company is called Ocean Tec and mainly focuses on private labelling products.

- What's behind the creation of Es-cent-ial?
My uncle and I got together and decided to offer a minimalistic wetsuit with all the strength. We wanted to offer very few logos and simple designs, but use all top of the line material. All of our suits are constructed with Yamamoto rubber and hollow yarn fleece for the chest panels. Escential should show customers and surfers that quality doesn’t always come with added cost.

- Do you think the market asks for companies like Es-cent-ial focused on quality and the costumer, not the profit?
Escential focuses on only on the customers’ needs and the quality of our products. Profits aren’t everything, product quality and consumer loyalty will drive the escential “train”. Companies these days give a lot of attention to different causes. Escential uses eco-friendly materials and we give back to the surfers. We want our customers to know that their loyalty and feedback will shape Escential as a company.

- Es-cent-ial started online and it's growing fast, reaching now Europe. The web and the blogging world are very important nowadays no?
The internet is a powerful marketing tool, especially within the blog world. Escential is very selective with their advertising. Our message has to be clear and it has to correspond with our overall message. The blog world has enabled us to give that vision to our followers. We are currently developing a new website which will keep our loyal customers in tune with new products, art, and surf adventures.

- Es-cent-ial started with just a few models and now it goes to accessories and even T'shirts. What's next?
At the moment, we are trying to nail down the men and ladies wetsuit line. That includes 5/4s, 4/3s, hoods, gloves, and booties. Once the wetsuit line is in full gear, we would like to get into offering surfing essentials, board shorts. Just like our wetsuits, the board shorts will be wrapped around function and minimalism. I have offered a couple preliminary designs on the blog; feel free to send me some comments (es-cent-ial.blogspot.com).

- Es-cent-ial has a good connection with Keith Novosel and Almond Surfboards. That also can make a difference?
When I created escential, Keith was the first and only photographer I contacted. He has been the driving force behind the creation of the escential “look”. His pictures make you want to surf and explore for the next best session. There is a certain connection with Keith’s pictures that surfer’s can relate to. Keith is one of the few that puts his heart and soul into bettering escential as a whole.

Dave at Almond is a current customer of escential wetsuits. Escential and Almond have a common bond; we both love surfing for the simplicity and the feeling of the slide. We have created a limited addition “Almond“ line of wetsuits for the sole fact that we believe in Almond and the message they portray. When you see photos of their shop, the boards he shapes, or the clothes they design, you know they “get it”.

- We see alternative surfboards grow very fast these days. What's your view on that? Just a trend?
I dig anything that let you feel the glide or the power of a wave. If it is a 5’6” fish or a handplane, both can give you the stoke. Me personally, I love the ride of a single fin log. There is nothing like trimming on a single fine, I love it.

11- What's the future for Es-cent-ial?
Escential future is open, and determined by the people who believe in its simplicity. We want to support surfers and their dreams in all aspects of the art. It started with a dependable wetsuit and who knows where we go from here. If you don’t surf, you should. But, if you do decide to open your mind to the great ride, it is escential to be open to all surfers, styles, boards and waves. And only then can you feel the fulfilment of surfing, and we hope you do.

All photos by Keith Novosel

What's Es-cent-ial for you?

photo by Keith Novosel

"I am attracted to waves, swells, tides, winds, boards, and anything that is escential to me being able to surf the next "perfect" wave. everyone has their own "escential" list to surfing. Mine is a board, wax, board shorts, wetsuit, and wave. I fell like if you had these five things, at any given moment surfing could take place."

Carl makes great wetuits that you shuld try!
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nice review by Ryan Tatar (shakasandsinglefins.blogspot.com) HERE

Estes serão os modelos que estarão disponiveis na Magic Quiver. Reserva o teu quanto antes.
These are the models that will be available at Magic Quiver. Get one before they go.

Es-cent-ial Wetsuits

Dentro de algumas semanas irei receber alguns dos fantásticos fatos da Es-cent-ial.

Os fatos da Es-cent-ial são feitos com os melhores materiais, incluindo neoprene Yamamoto, e excelentes acabamentos garantindo um elevado nível de conforto e um fato muito quente, leve e flexível.

In a few weeks I will get some wetsuits amazing wetsuits from Es-cent-ial.

Es-cent-ial wetsuits are made using the best materials, including Yamamoto neoprene, and with great attention on details to offer a very warm, flexible, light and highly comfortable wetsuit.

Os interessados podem encomendar desde já o seu fato pois o stock é muito limitado.

If you're interested in one please contact soon because there is only a limited number of them coming.

photos courtesy of Es-cent-ial and Keith Novosel

Saldos Natal

Em tempo de crise um bom desconto num fato novo ou mesmo num saco ou leash é uma boa ajuda para juntares dinheiro para a tua nova prancha. Não te esqueças que ainda há umas quantas DK á espera de um dono!

In this time of crisis, a good discount on your new wetsuit, leash or boardbag is a Great help to save some cash for your new surfboard. Don’t forget there are a few DK’s waiting for an Owner.
15% off on Wetsuits and accessories till December 31.

West Wetsuits

Chegaram á Magic Quiver os fantásticos fatos da West.
Nascida na Austrália em 1982, a West criou uma forte reputação como fabricante de fatos de primeira qualidade, tecnicamente avançados.
A confiança na qualidade dos seus fatos levou a West a ser o primeiro fabricante a oferecer uma garantia vitalícia nos seus fatos algo que continua a oferecer até hoje.
Desde 2007, os fatos West passaram a ser fabricados com neoprene á base de rocha calcária, uma opção mais ecológica e com qualidades extra como a muito reduzida absorção de água.

Para informações sobre preços e modelos disponíveis consulta Magic Quiver Stock ou contacta por e-mail ou telefone

West Wetsuits are now available at Magic Quiver.
Born in Australia, in 1982, WEST’S reputation for technically advanced, high quality wetsuits has become renowned throughout the surfing world.
Confidence in the quality of their suits has led West to become the first wetsuit manufacturer to offer a lifetime warranty on their suits – a popular feature still offered today.
Since 2007, West wetsuits are made from Limestone based neoprene, a more ecological option with extra qualities like the much lower water absorption.

For information on price and availability check Magic Quiver Stock or contact by mail or phone.

Going West

Em Breve/Soon @ Magic Quiver

Outono/Autumn

O Outono começou hoje e é altura de começar a pensar num novo fato para o frio que aí vem.
A Magic Quiver tem o fato que precisas, os fantásticos Retro Fullsuit da Nineplus, em versão 3/2 e 5/3.
A Nineplus usa os melhores materiais associados a um design único que te vai destacar do restante crowd.

Autumn started today and it's time to think about a new Wetsuit for those colder days.
Magic Quiver has the wetsuit you need, the amazing Retro Fullsuit from Nineplus, in 3/2 or 5/3. Nineplus makes wetsuits with the best materials and a unique design that will make you stand from the crowd.

Wetsuit

Recebi o meu novo fato, um Nineplus Retro Fullsuit 3/2. Um fato com um look inspirado nos anos 70, bem diferente da generalidade dos fatos, muito por causa do seu acabamento tipo borracha. Inspeccionando com cuidado não se pode ficar indiferente á qualidades dos acabamentos, materiais e ao reduzido peso do fato. A Nineplus utiliza nos seus fatos neoprene Yamamoto, um neoprene amigo do ambiente produzido a partir de rochas calcárias em vez de petróleo. O neoprene Yamamoto é á prova de vento e absorve muito menos água que o neoprene vulgar permitindo surfar com um 3/2 em dias em que um 4/3 seria necessário e a reduzida absorção de água (apenas 2 a 7% em vez de 40/50%) mantém o peso do fato praticamente constante.

Got my new wetsuit, a Nineplus Retro Fullsuit 3/2. A Wetsuit inspired on the 70's, much different from the common wetsuit, mostly due to the rubber like finish.
Taking a closer look can't avoid noticing the high quality of materials, finishing and the low weight.
Nineplus uses Yamamoto neoprene, and eco-friendly neoprene made from limestone rocks instead of oil based neoprene. Yamamoto neoprene is windproof and absorbs much less water than regular neoprene, allowing you to surf with a 3/2 when you would need a 4/3, and the low water absorption (only 2 to 7% instead of 40/50%) keeps the wetsuit weigh constant.

Um grande fato disponível por 240 euros. Entregas gratuitas em Portugal.
A great wetsuit available for 240 euros.

Encomendas/orders: magicquiver@gmail.com ou/or +351 919936850

Beleza entre o Caos

A flor de Lótus simboliza a "beleza entre o caos" e esse é símbolo da Nineplus. Desenhada por surfistas para surfistas e utilizando os melhores materiais disponíveis, a Nineplus oferece tudo o que precisamos para manter a paixão, dentro e fora de água.
Pranchas de surf, fatos, fins e sacos para pranchas estão entre os produtos que irão encontrar no catálogo da Nineplus e agora disponíveis na Magic Quiver.

The lotus flower symbolises the “beauty amongst the chaos” and it’s the core symbol for Nineplus. Designed by surfers for surfers and utilising the best materials available, Nineplus is now able to offer you everything you need to maintain your stoke, in or out of the water. Surfboards, Wetsuits, Fins and Boardbags are some of the things you will find in their Catalogue and now available at Magic Quiver