ARTICLES

SESSION MAGAZINE ARTICLE BY CKTH FOUNDER, JOHN V. CAMPBELL

Jun 13, 2026

CKTH Founder, John V. Campbell, recently wrote an article for Session Magazine about the making of the CKTH campaign photoshoot that pays homage to John Philbin’s final scene in Point Break as well as the late great Mikala Jones

A SALUTE TO POINT BREAK'S NATHANIAL

Oct 30, 2025

CKTH Ambassador and XIIIG Team Rider, John Philbin, is a longtime friend of the program. He is also the inspiration for XIIIG's Holiday 2024 photo campaign — channeling his timeless role as Nathanial: one of the infamous “Ex-Presidents” from the original Point Break (shout out Patrick Swayze and #johnnyutahlives) Big ups to Chris Grippo from The Surfrider Foundation's New Hampshire Chapter -- for his in-depth op-ed regarding CKTH Ambassador, John Philbin, and John's legendary role as Nathanial from the original Point Break. Like the film, Chris' article is an instant classic

Tom Pearsall in a 00 BY XIIIG 4/3 Hooded Wetsuit getting sprayed in the face with a hose in front of a hedge

THE SURFER'S JOURNAL [FEAT] AUGUST COVER SHOT VIA CKTH AMBASSADOR TOM PEARSALL

Aug 08, 2025

Margaret River native, Tom Pearsall, is the first person to represent CKTH, XIIIG and 00 BY XIIIG Wetsuits in Australia. A passionate waterman and new father — Tom is also a creative powerhouse with a photography portfolio that intersects Surf, Sport and Nature with skill and sincerity A fountain of fearless (artistic) inspiration and a friend to many, Tom’s preternatural photography now graces the cover of the new Surfer's Journal (shout out). And things are just getting started