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
WHY 00 BY XIIIG WETSUITS REPRESENT TIME & MONEY WELL INVESTED
Oct 29, 2025
Stop paying retail prices every two seasons
Tom Pearsall in a 00 BY XIIIG 4/3 Hooded Wetsuit getting sprayed in the face with a hose in front of a hedge
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
CKTH AMBASSADOR JACK SANDLER ON CBS NEWS [FEAT] 00 BY XIIIG WETSUITS
Aug 03, 2025
Jack Sandler is not only one of the Surf Industry's top young photographers -- but he is also a full-time student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He has become a key documentarian of the biggest swells at the most key spots. And we are thrilled and honored to know that he proudly wears 00 BY XIIIG Wetsuits Much respect and big ups to CKTH Ambassador, Jack Sandler. His latest work at Mavericks was shown via CBS News across the Bay Area
THE POST-GRAD JOURNALISM HUSTLE: A CROSS-COUNTRY TOUR FROM ESPN INTERN TO NBA FINALS COVERAGE IN OKLAHOMA
Jun 10, 2025
Follow a recent University of Florida grad's journey from interning at ESPN to reporting the NBA Finals live from Oklahoma City
WHY WE USE YAMAMOTO LIMESTONE-BASED RUBBER
Feb 15, 2025
We believe that the Yamamoto Corporation in Osaka, Japan produces the world's best and most durable rubber. And we exclusively use the pinnacle offering of their most advanced materials. Aka what we call: OG Optimum Technology