ONE SURFING CO

Message from Matt:

"I had this idea when I was 17, studying for my A-levels. I've always had a passion for surfing, especially neoprene wetsuits. I'd rather go to the local surf shop to see the latest wetsuits than to Toys R Us. It was the best present anyone could have given me. I loved analyzing the product and its technical features to optimize my performance in the water.

It was when I was about to take my A-levels that I got the urge to start my own business... You know when people ask you what you want to be when you grow up? Well, I wanted to work in the surf industry, around my passion.

So I came up with an offer to enhance the surfer's experience and practice.

When I was a kid, I changed my neoprene wetsuit every year because I was growing too fast... Once I'd stabilized and started surfing very intensively, I still had the same needs.

So I thought of a subscription system to offer top-of-the-range wetsuits at a very attractive price for passionate surfers.

The loop must be closed, which is why we absolutely had to have a refurbishing system to repair used wetsuits and give them a second life with surf schools and charities to share our passion for surfing. Finally, neoprene recycling is an integral part of our vision. In fact, we work with a number of French partners in close proximity to our surfers! 

I didn't want to create yet another surf brand but a premium service for passionate surfers, a service like a top athlete!"

In this article we will discuss the following points:

• Low monthly payments to optimize your surfing budget.
• ONE athlete for young surfers and intensive practice.
• Neoprene recycling.

1. How to optimize your surf equipment budget?

For every passionate surfer, every detail counts to optimize performance in the water.

The surfboard, which will vary according to level and type of wave.

Fins that adapt to the size of the waves for better grip.

The leash, which risks breaking regularly, and finally neoprene wetsuits to keep you warm in the most extreme conditions.

Not to mention wax, board repairs and all the other expenses that add up to a surfer's daily routine.

You'd think surfing would be accessible to everyone, because the ocean is free and available, but the equipment is expensive and has to be renewed regularly.

So if you can save money, it's perfect to optimize your expenses and make sure you have the best surfing gear to perform on every wave.

At ONE SURFING CO, we have created the ONE ATHLETE service, which allows you to pay for your wetsuit in 19  instalments at the following rates:

Child

3/2mm: €13/month.

4/3mm: €14/month.

Adult

3/2mm: €16/month.

4/3mm: €17/month.

These low monthly payments mean you can enjoy your top-of-the-range neoprene wetsuit for 18 months or more.

Because not everyone can afford to pay between €300 and €600 in one go for a surf wetsuit of this quality.

The aim is to make high-end products accessible to all passionate surfers.

If you do the math: for a 4/3mm adult wetsuit 16*18 = 288€, that's still a discount on the big surf brands for the same product quality. 

You can save every month for a possible surf trip with family or friends. 

But our approach doesn't stop there, and we're going even further for children, our future surfing champions and those lucky enough to have intensive practice.

2. ONE ATHLETE the ultimate service for kids and intensive surfing.

Children grow up fast, so they have to change wetsuits every year.

So why pay a lot of money for a neoprene wetsuit when you know you're going to have to change it?

At ONE, we want to support them with the best possible neoprene. They spend all day in the water, so they need comfortable, quality products. We don't compromise on the quality of children's wetsuits. It's the same as for adults and the best surfers on the planet.

Via the ONE ATHLETE service, they can stop the subscription after 12 months.

The result: a new, top-of-the-range wetsuit every year, just like a professional surfer, at a very attractive, unbeatable price.

3/2mm child = 132€ after 12 months.

4/3mm child: €156 after 12 months.

This offer is also available for adult wetsuits. But why, you may ask? Adults don't grow up anymore...

If you look at all the major surf brands, including ONE SURFING CO, you'll see that the warranty on a neoprene wetsuit is just 1 year. Even brands with an eco-responsible approach offer such warranties.

Because we all know that after intensive surfing (several times a week, all year round), wetsuits don't last... unfortunately.

It is constantly exposed to the most extreme conditions:

• The cold
• Heat and UV, in particular sun-drying, is not recommended, but all surfers do it to keep their wetsuits dry as often as possible, as it's more pleasant.
• Changing on the tarmac.
• Potential of being hurt from a surfboard

The wetsuit is, of course, repairable. But neoprene is extremely hard-wearing and will lose its warmth and flexibility in spite of this.

So for passionate surfers who are lucky enough to practice often and want to optimize their performance and purchase price, ONE ATHLETE is the ideal service.

Adult 3/2mm suit = €180 after 12 months.

Adult 4/3mm suit = 192€ after 12 months.

Of course, we don't encourage over-consumption, so you can continue to enjoy your neoprene wetsuit to the full while paying very low monthly installments for 19 months if you wish. 

Our prices are adapted to everyone's needs: you can stop your subscription after 12 months by returning your used wetsuit. But you can also stop after 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 ant 18 months, following the same process. To avoid being debited the following month, you must return your wetsuit before the 10th of that month.  

But what do we do with the used wetsuits?

3. Neoprene recycling, an integral part of ONE SURFING CO.

Our vision when we founded ONE SURFING CO was to offer top-of-the-range surf equipment at an affordable price, with a strong eco-responsible approach. Our goal is to minimize our impact and protect our playground, ONE PLAYGROUND.

The responsibility for recycling end-of-life neoprene lies not with the user, but with us. We recover all neoprene wetsuits, regardless of brand or condition. 

For subscriptions ending after 12 months, we repair used wetsuits to give them a second life and benefit surf schools and charities.

If the wetsuits cannot be repaired, if the neoprene has lost all its flex and warmth, we recycle the entire product.

Neoprene will then be used to manufacture new products such as yoga mats, punching bags, sunglasses frames etc...

We work with various French partners in our recycling process. In this way, we limit the carbon footprint of transporting these wetsuits to the other side of the world. We're as close as possible to the surfers.

At ONE SURFING CO, we are passionate surfers and we want to offer a premium service with top-of-the-range wetsuits and very attractive prices to share our passion while protecting the Ocean, our magnificent playground!

Find out more about ONE ATHLETE and ONE PLAYGROUND.

Happy surfing and don't hesitate to contact us by email: [email protected] or via social networks: @onesurfingco.