Hi from Summer vibes, and welcome to my fantastic friends, customers & subscribers..
Firstly, thank you for supporting my small business.
The local Summer vibes (ex-BRAVOsurf) team is just me - Chris (Branchy)I have decades of experience working with surf hardware, having had multiple Global roles within businesses such as Quiksilver, Billabong, Von Zipper and Roxy over the past 20+ years.
In the aftermath of Covid, I partnered with friends Belly and Matteo from Euroglass in France (@bell_surfing) and took over the local ownership for all licensed surf, skate & hardware for Boardriders brands, starting in 2021.
This all changed in late 2024, and so in the sink-or-swim moment that followed, I was forced to make a decision.. This led me to create my own brand from the ground up - Summer vibes.
I'm a lifelong surfer and I handle everything here — from design to sales to logistics. Every action starts and ends with me, so you can trust it’s been managed with care and attention. I’m all about creating a seamless, stoke-filled experience for every customer — whether you’re preparing to catch your first wave or getting your quiver dialled.
Thanks for being here — I’m stoked to share the ride with you!
Cheers
Branchy
