ONE SURFING CO founded in Hossegor, Europe's surfing capital.

Hossegor is the ultimate test for all future surfing champions. Random beach breaks, powerful waves and a high level in the water.

The greatest champions competed on the "La Gravière" surf spot, which they like to compare with the mythical Hawaiian wave "Pipeline".

Our ONE products have been tested and approved by our athletes on these waves in the most extreme conditions.

ONE SURFING CO is a company founded by enthusiasts who are keen to share their passion and the strong values of surfing.

ONE WAVE. ONE STORY. WRITE YOURS NOW.

An exclusive interview with Matt, the brand's founder.

Hello, can you introduce yourself in a few words?

Hello and welcome to ONE SURFING CO. My name is Matt, I'm 25 and I'm a passionate surfer.

I like to describe myself as a passionate surfer, because surfing is an integral part of my life. When I was younger, I was quite shy and reserved, and surfing enabled me to express myself, gain confidence and adopt a healthy lifestyle based around performance.

I've also had the incredible opportunity to travel and visit different countries to surf new waves. This allowed me to discover other cultures and meet new people.

Finally, with each surf session, we receive 3 life lessons:

1. Adaptation: Yes, we never surf the same wave. So you have to be able to adapt to optimize your performance and enjoy yourself.
2. Perseverance: you catch more waves on your head than you surf... and yet you remain passionate and motivated to catch more!
3. Patience to catch the best wave.
4. Respect, because the ocean doesn't belong to us.

That's a bit of a summary of life (without wishing to be philosophical) ... but surfing has taught me some great values that I carry with me into everyday life.

When I was younger, I didn't necessarily dream of being the next Kelly Slater, I was more interested in the mechanics of big companies, the technicality of products... in short, I wanted to know what was going on behind the scenes.  

So instead of going to Toys R US, I'd go to the local surf shop to see the new neoprene wetsuits, what had changed from the old collection... I'd chat with the salespeople as if we'd been friends forever and I was part of this incredible community.

Because YES, surfing is above all a community of enthusiasts dreaming of the perfect wave!

How did you come up with the idea for ONE SURFING CO?

I was taking my A-levels (laughs)... indeed, while I was studying in the spring of 2015, this idea of a surf wetsuit subscription or rental came up.

You know the period when you're still just a teenager and you're already being asked the existential question, what do you want to be when you grow up? As if you've got a clue, apart from enjoying the summer with your friends and celebrating graduation you've been hearing about since your first day at school.

But it's part of the transition from teenager to young adult, and taking on your first responsibilities.

I knew I wanted to work in the surfing world! That was a good start! Then I've always had this entrepreneurial drive to find solutions to improve the consumer experience. So I started from a simple observation:

• For intensive use, there's no such thing as a durable wetsuit... unfortunately. Prices are high despite a limited lifespan, regardless of brand or quality...

So I came up with the idea of a surf wetsuit subscription/rental system to adapt prices to each individual's level of practice, using top-of-the-range materials.

The aim was also to include an eco-responsible approach to refurbishing/recycling used wetsuits. We've come full circle.

2015 was too early for me to embark on this adventure. I had to keep learning and gaining experience.

So in 2020, after several internships in France and abroad, and a first job (lost after the Covid) with one of the world's biggest surf companies, I finally decided to go for it.

The ONE SURFING CO adventure had begun in earnest! A childhood dream!

Can you explain this subscription?

For intensive surfing, there's no such thing as a durable wetsuit... and yet they're expensive!

What's more, for all the children who are growing up fast, they have to change!

So we created this subscription which can also be seen as a rental.

• Monthly surf wetsuit subscription : minimum 12-month commitment. At the end of this period, either you send it back to us and payment stops. Or you can continue to use it. The neoprene wetuis is yours after the 19th month.

You understand that this offer is designed for passionate surfers and fast-growing children! No matter what happens, they'll change their surf wetsuit every year or every season. The aim is to offer them new, top-of-the-range equipment to optimize their performance at attractive prices.

Of course, we don't encourage over-consumption: you can keep the wetsuit and enjoy it as much as you like. You pay the full price, which is still very competitive.

As you may have already noticed, you can pay for your surfing suit in 19 monthly instalments.

So we've created a unique offer based around wetsuits for adults and children, using top-of-the-range materials (Yamamoto #40 neoprene) and attractive prices. As I said, I'm a passionate surfer, so I'm first and foremost a customer who's trying to understand how to improve the experience in the water with quality products and out of the water with a unique service!

Why call it ONE?

As I said earlier, in surfing you have to know how to adapt, because you'll never catch the same wave. So I consider ONE wave to be ONE unique story. We're all constantly on the lookout for THE wave.

• A wave to win a competition.
• A wave to share with friends.
• Your first wave.
• Your biggest wave.
• Your longest wave
• Etc...

So ONE to represent this never-ending quest... #ONEWAVEONESTORY.

But also an attitude in and out of the water #BETHEONE :

• Be the one who enters the water with a smile.
• Be the one to help a beginner catch his first wave.
• Be the one to push your friends to optimize their performance.
• Be the one to share his wave.
• Be the one to set a good example.

ONE is a community of passionate surfers who promote the true values of our sport.

Finally, let's talk about Hossegor...

Where I grew up, I shared my surfing sessions with family, friends and even the greatest champions!  

It's important to remember that every surfer is proud of his or her "home spot" and it's normal to have a special attachment to it.

Even if I've been lucky enough to travel and discover new waves around the world. Nothing can replace a good session at La Gravière and barrels that close out...

Hossegor is considered the surfing capital of Europe, thanks to the many international competitions held here.

It's also home to the HQs of all the major iconic sports brands.

But I'm proud to have created the first French surf brand here in Hossegor. It's a thumbing of the nose at the big groups, with the aim of making a name for ourselves in the middle of this jungle.

Hossegor is considered one of the best surf spots in the world. You can catch the wave of your life. But don't be fooled, photos are often misleading and perfection rarely happens.

In the end, that's what being a surfer is all about: striving for perfection to meet up with friends in average waves...

At ONE, our aim is to provide you with top-of-the-range, attractively-priced surfing wetsuits that fit in with your riding style, while taking a truly eco-responsible approach.

Stay focused on the surf forecast, we'll take care of the rest to maximize your performance once you're in the water!

Happy surfing!