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It could be the first time you heard/saw an opera; a singer who made your hair stand on end; an experience you had during a night at the opera; a production that astounded you, or one that you just couldn't get enough of. If an opera impacted you, we want to know about it!
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This spring's Carmen marks the closing of a circle for Joel Ivany, the acclaimed Canadian director and founder of Against the Grain Theatre collective. In 2005, when the COC premiered the production that audiences are seeing again this season, Joel was building his directing career after studying theatre and music theatre. His friend Brent Krysa was assistant director for the 2005 Carmen, and he advised Joel to take a closer look at the world of opera, to see if it appealed to him. So Joel joined the roster of supernumeraries (extras) for that production, and was hooked. Eleven years later, he returns to direct it.
The young photographer in the Act II crowd in the COC's 2005 Carmen was to become the director of the 2016 production.
"It was exciting because Carmen was my first real experience of live opera—and I was in it! I saw everything, including how an opera director works. I saw how people treated each other, as groups and individuals—and supers. And that had an impact: for me, whether it's Carmen herself or the one kid who is on stage for a moment and doesn't sing, they're all an important part of the show."
At that time, the COC was performing in the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. The following year the company moved into its own home, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Since then Joel has been assistant director on many productions in the COC's opera house.
"I love this space so much; it's such a beautiful hall. I've had the opportunity to explore every part of it from every angle. I know the sightlines, and how the stage looks and sounds from all parts of the auditorium. I've experienced how the space has been utilized in different productions, whether it was Iphigenia in Tauris, where a singer was positioned above the curved ceiling of the auditorium, or the proscenium-high videos for Tristan und Isolde. Now, during this rehearsal process, I'm asking myself how we can bring the audience into Carmen in a way that hasn't been done with Carmen, or this production, or in the Four Seasons Centre before."
"I love this space so much; it's such a beautiful hall. I've had the opportunity to explore every part of it from every angle." — Joel Ivany
At the heart of Carmen is a crime of passion that could happen anywhere and any time. Joel approaches this cautiously but with great enthusiasm. He asks, "Why do you need to tell the story? Why tell the story over and over again? Why is it important? How can it be told differently?" Joel has been working with two casts so the plot, of course, remains the same but, with different performers, the way the story is told is altered. "We have two incredibly different but talented Carmens so that's a great start, but with the way rehearsals are scheduled we didn't start off with everyone in the same room, and we have real time to work with the two groups individually. The other important factor is that everyone in this cast has done this opera more times than I have so they have more experience with these characters than I do, which is pretty great! I'll learn a lot from them and hopefully I'll bring an angle that's new to them. They also haven't worked with each other and that will bring added excitement to the process. It'll also be wonderful to work with some of the same people from 2005: Alain Coulombe is back as Zuniga and Mike Lewandowski is back as part of the stage management team. Some of the same choristers and supers will be there, so it's going to be fun!"
After his initial experience as a super, Joel knew he wanted to direct opera. He went on to complete two formative years at the University of Toronto Opera School studying opera directing with Michael Albano. From there, not having immediate access to a large company and the infrastructure that provided, he thought to himself, "'If I want a company, why not just start one?' It kind of exploded from there. When we were forming Against the Grain [AtG] in 2010, there was maybe one other indie opera group in Toronto at the time. And now there are something like 10 or 12. Thankfully I had other opportunities to work with other directors elsewhere and I kept AtG going, but assistant directing gave me directing and administrative skills and I got to experience productions on a big level. It made me less nervous about handling large productions, and gave me a lot more confidence to make AtG what it is today."
AtG had an immediate resonance for Toronto opera lovers with its first productions, such as a bold, pared-down La Bohème performed in a bar, and a startling The Turn of the Screw in an attic space at the University of Toronto. What makes Joel's work consistently intriguing and illuminating is what his approach attempts to reveal and unearth: "I try and attack everything and ask, 'What new thing can be said about this? Everything has been done this way, so—within the parameters that we have—what can we do differently, to say something new?' Other people will always do it the way most people want it done. Does it mean that my way is THE way? No, it's just something different."
One of Joel's great hopes is that there will be more opportunities for opera artists to work in Canada. His own career is country-wide now. He will return to Vancouver Opera in 2017 to direct Jake Heggie's Dead Man Walking. And, once again this summer, he is program director for Banff's Open Space: Opera in the 21st Century. A partnership between Banff, AtG and the COC, the program is a performance-based collaborative training experience for emerging opera professionals and brings in faculty members such as Russell Braun, Paul Curran and Judith Forst, as well as staff from the COC. Having these resources available allows the faculty to work with young artists, and "dream and plan without having to worry about raising funds at the same time!"
But before then, AtG remounts A Little Too Cozy in Toronto, which opens tonight and runs until May 21, 2016. As he did for the other two Mozart/Da Ponte operas, Joel developed the production last year at Banff, taking the score and basic idea of Così fan tutte and writing a new libretto around a modern-day wedding reality TV show. "It's taking place in Studio 42 at the CBC Building. We all get to go to a live studio experience in one of the city's coolest venues."
As for the future: "There's been so much greatness before us, like developing all these companies across the west. We need to find people who love this art form enough to understand that they'll have a few rough years, but if they can commit to it, they'll be investing in something very worthwhile. You plant seeds and bear fruit later. We see that with AtG. I can't wait to find the next person who says, 'Joel did this,' but they do it better than me. Where is that person now? Are they in theatre or accounting? What is it that's going to change them to follow that dream? Young directors need as much experience as they can get in small companies and big companies."
In 2005, Joel would watch from the wings each night as the singers walked off the stage at the end of the final, devastating duet. "They would be exhausted. They put everything into it, the singing and acting was so physical. To witness that is huge—it just grips you. That duet is so beautiful and strong and the performers have to be so powerful in their focus, their intention, and their musicality. With our Carmen there will be some audience members who are experiencing this opera—or any opera—for the first time, and that's one of the reasons it has to be excellent because it could stick with them, change their life, you never know. Standing in the wings as a super, seeing that final duet every night… that stuck with me."
Carmen is on stage at the Four Seasons Centre until May 15, 2016. To buy tickets, visit coc.ca/tickets.
Photo Credits (top to bottom): A scene from Carmen (COC, 2016), photo: Gary Beechey; (centre) Paulo Szot as Escamillo in Carmen (COC, 2005), photo: Michael Cooper; Joel Ivany (2016), photo: Nikola Novak; (centre) Clémentine Margaine as Carmen and Alain Coulombe as Zuniga in Carmen (COC, 2016), photo: Michael Cooper; (l-r) Charlotte Burrage as Mercédès, Clémentine Margaine as Carmen and Sasha Djihanian as Frasquita in Carmen (COC, 2016), photo: Michael Cooper; Anita Rachvelishvili as Carmen in Carmen (COC, 2016), photo: Michael Cooper
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A major new transmission project that will bring additional electricity and increased reliability to the Valley is now fully energized.
The final phase of the Palo Verde-Southeast Valley-Browning (PV-SEV) 500-kilovolt (kV) project was placed into service for the first time this month. This marked a major milestone for SRP, as it was the last segment of a new 150-mile transmission line that runs from the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant area near Tonopah to the Browning Substation located in east Mesa.
"We are glad that after 14 years this project is in service," said John Underhill, SRP's senior director of System Operations. "The entire East Valley will benefit. This new transmission line, which originates in the West Valley, will now bring that power all the way around to the east. This provides us with another power source into that area, where little or no generating plants are being built east of the Santan Generating Station."
Prior to the PV-SEV line, SRP depended on a single 500kV transmission line to bring energy from the Palo Verde energy hub to the East Valley. The final line segment, which spans 100 miles, is the last component of the PV-SEV 500-kV project that began construction in 2006, after six years of planning and approvals.
The project resulted from a study by SRP and other Arizona electric utilities, and approval by the Arizona Corporation Commission, showing a need for increased transmission capacity to meet increasing energy demands created by business and residential growth in central Arizona and Tucson. The study concluded that energy deliveries in central Arizona required a new transmission line and other equipment additions, significant upgrades to existing equipment, and the project overall would increase system reliability.
"Years of planning and hard work by many entities, including SRP employees and contract personnel, resulted in a quality project that will serve the needs of the customers for many years to come," said Dan Hawkins, senior project manager of Major Transmission Projects for SRP.
The project has included the building of five large substations — Pinal West, Duke, Pinal Central, Abel and Dinosaur — and additions to the existing Hassayampa and Browning substations. Also as part of the project, two 500/230-kV transformers at Pinal Central and one 500/230-kV transformer at Duke, located in Pinal County, were energized May 30 and June 12, respectively. The PW-SEV-BOB Project will serve customers in Pinal, Pima and Maricopa counties.
"The design and building of the 150-mile system is really remarkable," added Underhill. "I received a firsthand aerial view as our staff inspected the line in a helicopter. It's impressive how we were able to build the line to blend in with the landscape."
Partners in the transmission project include SRP (project manager), Tucson Electric Power Co., Electrical District #2, Electrical District #3, Electrical District #4, Western Area Power Administration and the Southwest Transmission Cooperative Inc.
SRP is the largest provider of electricity to the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, providing electric service to more than 990,000 customers.

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Hideki Matsuyama shot 9-under-par 66-69=135 at Amati Springs Country Club in Thailand to secure one of four berths into The Open Championship via Asia's International Final Qualifying.
Scott Hend cruised Nadarola Bay GC in 6-under-par 31-35=66 to hit the halfway mark of the Fiji International on 7-under 137, in a four-way tie for the lead with Daniel Pearce, Gavin Green and Jason Norris.
World No. 9 Henrik Stenson twirled a bogey-free, 8-under-par 31-31=62 during round one of the Wyndham Championship, placing him one off the early lead set by Matt Every.
PGA TOUR rookie Brian Campbell carded the low round of his young career, twirling a 7-under-par 31-32=63 during round one of the Wyndham Championship, placing him in an early share of second place as the afternoone wave gets underway.
Matt Every put on a ball-striking clinic en route to a bogey-free, 9-under-par 29-32=61 during round one of the Wyndham Championship, his career low on the PGA TOUR, staking his claim as the early clubhouse leader at Sedgefield Country Club.
Webb Simpson styled a 7-under-par 35-28=63 during the opening round of the Wyndham Championship, giving him an early spot inside the top 5 on the live leaderboard.
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Defending champion Anthony Wall progressed to the second round of the Paul Lawrie Match Play after emerging 1-up winner in a ding-dong battle with Sam Walker on Thursday.
New Zealander Daniel Pearce dropped two late shots, but his 6-under-par 33-33=66 was still good for a one shot first round lead over Ben Campbell and Daniel Valente in the Fiji International at Natadola Bay GC.
Brian Davis preps for his first PGA TOUR start in over a year as he turns his attention to Sedgefield Country Club at this week's Wyndham Championship.
Brandt Snedeker has announced his intentions to put away the sticks indefinitely due to a sternum joint (rib) injury that just isn't healing.
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BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Well-known and well-liked Glynn County County Commissioner Tom Sublett was found dead at a marina on St. Simons Island early Tuesday morning and police say it appears he was the victim of a homicide.
Channel 4 was told that Sublett was found in the water about 6 a.m. His body was just over 100 yards from where his car was parked, according to Glynn County Police Chief Matt Doering.
Doering would not talk about how Sublett was killed. Police said Sublett's wallet was found, but some items were missing.
"I can't tell you any more than we're treating it as a homicide," Doering said. "We're searching for some physical evidence. That's all I can say."
According to police, Sublett was playing poker with friends on the mainland on Monday night, and they're trying to establish a timeline of how he got to the marina.
"It was another Monday night poker game. We cut up, told jokes," said friend and co-worker Bill Parker. "First I heard of anything possibly being wrong was when I received a call from Tom's wife asking if, by chance, we were still playing poker at 2:30 in the morning. I had to inform her that he left my house approximately 10:20."
Other county commissioners and their staff were present as Doering released the details of Sublett's death. Some were holding hands and crying.
"This community will do whatever it takes to bring this kind of crime to closure, not only to the community, but for his family," said Commission Chairman Richard Strickland.
All commission meetings for the next few days have been cancelled and flags around the area were lowered to half staff.
Sublett, 52, of St. Simons Island, is survived by a wife and four children, his youngest a senior in high school. He also had two grandchildren.
Sublett worked in commercial real estate and insurance sales. He was elected to the County Commission in 2008. He did not seek reelection and his term was to end Dec. 31.
According to the county's website, Sublett was past chairman of the Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce and had served on the boards of the United Way, Rotary Club and several other community organizations. He was senior warden of St. Mark's Episcopal Church.
"I do hope the authorities find out, and I hope whoever it is is suitably punished," Parker said.
An autopsy will be conducted Wednesday in Savannah, but it was unclear if police would release the cause of death or keep that fact as part of the investigation.
Reverend Alan Akridge said a CaringBridge page has been created on behalf of the Sublett family to keep the community updated with important information and arrangements.
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London, Sep 11 (IANS) After turning down offers from brands like LA Gear, Quasar and Sondico, singer Jessie J has reportedly signed a deal with sportswear brand Nike, reports The Sun newspaper.
The 25-year-old is known to work out regularly wearing Flyknit, Nike's signature running shoes for women. She has recently shot an ad for the brand in a London boxing gym and she also performed at the Nike sponsored 'Run to Beat Half Marathon' Sep 8.
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Trivia Night tests contestants, raises funds for Chicago trip
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From left, students Trisha Langenfeld, Allyn Oxley, Daric Teske and Nic Buck tally enter results after a round in the Carroll High School Band Trivia Night competition.
Kelly and Joe Danner of the Kiwanis Killaz confer with teammates on an answer to a Trivia Night question.
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Knowing how many sides an octadecagon has (18), what Jack mended his head with in the nursery rhyme "Jack and Jill" (vinegar and brown paper), and how many feet wide a hippo can open its mouth (4) can be valuable after all. That is if you competed in the Carroll High School band's first-ever Trivia Night contest Friday in the school commons area.
Six teams with up to eight players each competed in the event, which raised funds for the CHS band to visit Chicago in May and perform in various venues.
Emcee Kevin Patrick hit players with questions in an array of subjects: art, geography, history, literature, movies, music, science, sports, TV, etc.
Competition was made up of seven rounds of 10 questions each. Then there was a bonus round of four questions. And the competition came down to an exciting finish as two teams tied for first place, necessitating a tie-breaker question, which was: On average, how many ounces of gas can a healthy individual release in a day? The answer was 17, and the team Ora Pro Nobis edged Intimidating 'N' Cool by having the closer guess.
Ora Pro Nobis is Latin for "pray for us," and the team indeed had a prayer since it was made up of CHS faculty, administration and staff members - English teacher Vicki Gach, guidance counselor, social studies teacher and varsity football coach Dennis McCartan, social studies teacher Bob Pauk, English teacher and speech coach Bill Polking, substitute teacher and volunteer speech coach Sonia Walsh, assistant principal Tammie McKenzie and school secretary Jeanne Hansen - as well as former high school librarian and now Carroll Public Library director Kelly Fischbach.
Gach noted that all team members contributed to the success with knowledge from their own subject areas plus their personal interests.
"We had a really good cross section of different backgrounds, so everybody kind of covered different categories," she said.
Each team also could pay $10 for five mulligans to use on questions they didn't know.
"We were very judicious on how we used those," Gach said. "We saved them until the end and wound up using three of them in one round. They were nice to have because they saved us a couple of times."
Gach became part of the Ora Pro Nobis team as a late substitute.
"I hadn't planned on being a part of it," she said, "but I'm glad I was now."
"I enjoyed the fact (the event) raised money for the band, and it was a fun way to do it," she commented. "I hope it's something they continue to do, have more competitions like that, because that was really fun."
Gach said she didn't feel she contributed substantially to her team's success, although she did provide the answer to the "Jack and Jill" nursery rhyme on how Jack mended his head.
"I had to sit there, and run it through my head to the second verse before I could come up with that," she said with a laugh.
With the championship decided on a tie-breaker after the seven regular rounds and bonus round, Gach observed, "Everybody's answers were crucial since we won by only one point. Any of the answers could have been that one point that was the deciding factor."
Veteran Carroll Area Symphony Orchestra trombone player Kevin Patrick, whose two daughters and son all graduated from CHS with the girls participating in vocal music, emceed the contest, presenting the questions and keeping the action entertaining with lighthearted, quick banter.
"I think we had a good crowd that was receptive, and they had a good time," Patrick said. "I think it's a good event. I think they're planning to do it again, and I can see it just getting bigger."
Patrick was happy to be asked to serve as host.
"I told them that anything to do with the arts, I would be happy to help," he said.
He acknowledged it was much easier reading the questions - purchased from an online site - than it would have been coming up with answers.
"Some of those questions, I don't know who came up with them or who could even know the answers," he said. "But the way it (the competition) is made, they don't want everybody to get all the answers right. That's the way you're going to come up with a winner, put some in there that are just way out in left field.
"It was a good event. It was fun. I hope they made some money with it. It goes to a good cause."
Winning team Ora Pro Nobis donated its $400 prize to the band's fundraising effort.
CHS band director Patrick Box said Trivia Night hit the right notes for fun, competition and fundraising.
"We felt like for our first time hosting the event, it was a success," Box said. "The teams seemed to have a great time, and we were able to raise some money to help our students. We would like to build upon the numbers we had this year and grow it to be a much bigger event in future years."
He added, "Kevin Patrick was an excellent host. He kept people laughing throughout the evening. We had great prizes thanks to the generosity of many local businesses. I think the contestants had a great time. For $20, they were entertained for a solid two hours. I believe everyone felt like it was worth the money. I'm not sure that there is one aspect that people enjoyed the most. I think the trivia questions were a great mixture of difficulty levels and many of the questions were quite humorous. I think the prizes for each round were good, and people also enjoyed the opportunity to win door prizes throughout the night."
Businesses in the community donated door prizes plus prizes awarded to the winning team in each round.
"We are very grateful to the many local businesses that made donations," Box said. "Without them, we simply could not have had this event. We had donations from Drees Company, Pizza Ranch, the Carroll High School Booster Club, Subway, Triple A Seeds, Culver's, Walmart, Santa Maria Winery, Perk Central, Pepsi, Stone Printing, Mac's Corner Cafe, Carroll 5 Movie Theater, and from Kristi's Kandies and Heirlooms in Storm Lake."
The band has more fundraisers planned including a spaghetti supper and silent auction on Friday, March 7, at the high school. The event will include live music, a three-course meal and several items available to purchase in the silent auction.
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I am working with this piece of code and it is not firing when I put it in the page I need which is static HTML. It does work if you create a plain HTML page, but it is not working on the page I need.
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What could it be?
Please can you help.
Could you give a bit more information? What does "not firing mean"? What is the difference between the test page and the actual page it needs to work on? Can you post a link?
It doesn't go to the link i want it to go to.
That's a shame.
But if you want more help, please try to answer some of those questions I asked.
If you just want a link to another page, a form input is not what you want. In that case, you just want a link. E.g.
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I can create a link now problem, its just that this is a bit more complex.
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Investors alarmed by gun violence can have an impact.
Freedom Group, the manufacturer of the rifle used in last Friday's horrific shooting at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school, is being sold, The New York Times reported on Tuesday. Cerberus Capital Management, a private equity firm, will be selling the gun-maker as a result of the events last week.
Not coincidentally, one of Cerberus' biggest investors has a connection to schools. The California State Teachers' Retirement System, or CalSTRS, has $750 million invested with the firm.
CalSTRS executives and other public officials applauded Cerberus' action, the Times reported. According to the story: "Thomas P. DiNapoli, the New York state comptroller, said he supported Cerberus' decision to sell the Freedom Group and ordered a review of the state pension fund's investments in firearms manufacturers. The $150 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund has $50 million invested with Cerberus."
The sale of Freedom Group demonstrates how investors can use their clout. "CalSTRS, the second-largest pension plan in the U.S., was beginning to ask questions and then yesterday we heard that the private equity firm (Cerberus) had made the decision to sell," says Steven J. Schueth, president and chief marketing officer of First Affirmative Financial Network, which describes itself as a socially responsible investment management firm.
Other financial institutions are defending their holdings in gun manufacturers. Reuters reported on Tuesday that index fund giant Vanguard Group Inc. explained that its shares in firearms makers Smith & Wesson and Sturm Ruger & Co. are in index funds that must exactly mirror market indices. Vanguard said its funds cannot meet what it called the "social concerns" of all shareholders, the Reuters story reported.
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The situation highlights how difficult it may be for small investors to put their money solely into companies that reflect their values. Investors in index funds have a hard time if they want to avoid companies that sell weapons, alcohol and tobacco or, on the other side, if they want to invest only in environmentally-aware businesses.
In many cases, people probably don't even know all the companies they own through mutual funds.
"Individual investors must ask questions and must know what they own. They should ask questions of their financial planners and advisers, money managers, broker-dealers, pension funds and others on what types of companies are included in their portfolio and in their retirement plans," says Alya Kayal, director of policy and programs at US SIF, a trade group for investment professionals, firms, institutions and organizations focused on what its members describe as sustainable and responsible investing.
Individuals who invest primarily through workplace retirement plans are particularly limited. Only 14 percent of defined contribution plans offer one or more sustainable and responsible investment, or SRI, option, according to a 2011 survey of plan sponsors by US SIF and the human resources consulting group Mercer.
"If you're an employee of a company with a retirement plan that doesn't have responsible investment options, start asking for them. That is the only way it happens. The only way they will move off the dime is if they experience demand from inside the firm," says Schueth, of First Affirmative Financial Network.
If you're stuck owning a piece of a company you disagree with, you can try to change the company. Publicly-traded businesses hold votes every year on a host of issues. Votes are done via proxies, ballots that are mailed in if you can't attend the annual shareholders meeting.
"I'd also say to the small investor that if you own a company through a mutual fund, the fund company will vote shares on your behalf," says Schueth. Investors can typically find out on a fund company's website how their fund votes proxies. Most mutual funds tend to vote with management.
"There are a group of funds out there that not only look at environmental, social or governance issues in the investment process but also vote shares on behalf of clients in a responsible manner. If you own stock directly you can vote -- even if you own a little bit," Schueth says.
If shareholders don't vote their proxies, "you're giving up an opportunity to make a difference," he says.
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"I look forward to receiving Derek's emails. I get many emails in a day, my work revolves around computers and it's a breath of fresh air to see a wave tribe email in my in box. Such a calming influence to my working life…"
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~ Peter P., Galicia, Spain
~ Ben S., New South Wales, Australia
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~ Joan S., Manasquan, New Jersey
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~ Robert N., Bellaire, Texas
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~ Warren F., Charlotte, North Carolina
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~ Daniel P., Amityville, New York
"Easy to use website, great customer service from Derek, really informative online articles, and the board bag looks like great quality/style...can't wait to receive it and bring it on the road later this month...Thanks!"
~ Vanessa D., Mclean, Virginia
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~ Brittni T., myrtle beach, South Carolina
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~ Taylor S., Alma, Arkansas
"Hi Wave Tribe Team, I am a huge fan of your products and what your company represents. If you had some free time and were able to send me a few of your stickers, I would slap them on my gear, car, laptop, etc. to proudly rep your brand! Thanks dudes!"
~ Enver R., Brandon, Florida
"Love your company"
~ Shiann R., Hubert, North Carolina
"Thanks for being very helpful!!!"
~ Lee H., Cornwall, England
"Best online surf store (eco or not) ever, and newsletter emails, hands down!"
~ Mark M., Ventura, California
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~ Ken J., North Hollywood, California
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~ Mariah M., Santa Barbara, California
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~ Beth S., Santa Monica, California
"Awesome traveling board bag. Solid construction and design. Looking forward to years of use."
~ Stephen H., San Francisco, California
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~ James Z., San Diego, California
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~ Eddie D., Oxnard, California
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~ Steven H., Temecula, California
"This is the raddest surf company/store I've found. True soul surfers run this joint!
~ Sylvia M., Los Angeles, California
"Big love from the heartland state of ohio."
~ Jacob G., Millfield, Ohio
"Thanks so much, you guys rock!"
~ Adam B., Woodbridge, Connecticut
"Great eco products WITH great pricing, you cant beat that!"
~ Robert H., Boca Raton, Florida
"Love your leashes!!"
~ Jeffrey H., Santa Barbara, California
"I had a shipping question and was called right back with answers! excellent customer service - thanks!"
~ Amber W., Anchorage, Alaska
"Keep up the good work"
~ Kirk E, Cardiff, United Kingdom, Australia
"Loved the last bag a got so bag for another!"
~ John C., Palo Alto, California
"Love your customer service."
~ Mark D, Pacific Groove, CA (6'7 Travel Bag & Upcycled Custom Bag)
"Thanks for offering a conscious product made here in the USA."
~ Joshua D, Long Beach, CA (9'6 Wheel Bag on way to Ecuador)
"Keeping the stoke and helping the planet? Rock stars."
~ Daniel J., Los Angeles, CA (5'2 Mini Simmons Bag)
"Great Customer Service."
~ Alex K, Los Angeles, CA (6'7 Travel Bag)
"Love the website, full of cali stoke!"
~ Michale M, Wilbraham, MA (6'2 Travel Bag)
"Your site rocks."
~ Dane R. Aukland, New Zealand
"Awesome products, great prices, eco-friendly. What else could you ask for?"
~ Michael Bensen, Maiden, MA (Wave Tribe Leash & Wax)
"Love the website, full of cali stoke!"
~ Michale M, Wilbraham, MA (6'2 Travel Bag)
"Best leash for the price, hands down!"
~ Mathew M, Carlsbad, CA (Wave Tribe Leash)
" I just wanted you to know the bag fits perfect and is sick, I couldn't have hoped for anything better!"
~ Brandon, Carlsbad, CA (Vanguard Custom Bag)
"The wave tribe manifesto is the bomb!"
~ Patrick R, SanDiego, CA
"Bad Ass."
~ John, NY
"Recent Grain Surfboards class participant, snagged a travel bag with the new 10' log and now need a leash for it. Stoked!"
~ Micheal B, Malden, MA
"Rad Store!"
~ Christina M, Coos Bay, OR
"Im so happy to be able to get a sustainable surf product!! :)"
~ Max W, Perth, Western Australia
"You guys are great hope to order more from you."
~ Eric W., New York
"Thank you for providing an awesome experience - from help in placing the order through receiving the package."
~ Wave Tribe Customer Survey Response
" I will certainly be recommending you to anyone in search for quality surf products."
~ Mike G, Point Lookout, NY
"I have lived long enough to see changes, Big changes occur in our environment just because people like you have educated us! Thank you. Long live mother earth, and you. Great educational article!"
~ Gilbert C, Summerland, California
"Very happy with your service. The new bag fits well."
~ John Ray, California
"Keep on doing your good job."
~ Ines, Praia do Pisão, Portugal
"Love your products."
~ Bernhardt A, Hawaii
"Stoked about your products...."
~ Greg L, Florida
"Hemp is the future!"
~ Scott S, CA
"Board bags look awesome."
~ Bil M, North Carolina
~ Rick R, California
"Good ocean karma = more waves"
~ Sky S, San Francisco, CA
"Like your great local surf shop, but on the web! Eco angle a great bonus."
"Your leashes and bags are the best!"
~ Paul P, California
"Eco shredness...and no more surf injuries!"
~ Eric F, California
"This is a awesome website."
~ Bron, South Carolina
"You are awesome. website cracked me up. "
~ Lorenz F, Baraia, Germany
"Thank you for the service!"
~ Kevin S, New York
"Wave Tribe makes the absolute best travel bags! We are on our second only because we longer bag. The folks are super nice and easy to work with. We won't buy from anyone else!"
~ Melissa L, WA
"Love this site you have every angle covered, i wish you all the best. "
~ Brad P, Cornwall, UK
"Their eco friendly vision was enough to choose them, but despite that, wave tribe is the only brand that makes board bags for mini simmons!"
~ Guillermo, NY
"I received the bag today. Fits my surfboard perfectly and love the extra pockets and details. Thank you for sending it so quickly."
~ Tina N, NY
"I recently purchased a one of your board bags. While I haven't used it yet, I did want to send you a quick "thanks" for the note & wax. As a small-time entrepreneur, those actions meshed with my business ethics and it was cool to see other companies doing a little more to stoke out customers. "
~ John F
"I'm really stoked with the quality of the gear."
~ Tim M, Australia
"Cool website, nice ethos."
~ James F, IL
"This company is everything I want the rest of the world to be: chill and eco-friendly."
~ Meghan B, FL
"I testify the guy I talked to was really friendly. Very refreshing in our hellter-skelter work-a-daddy world."
~ Steven W, SC
"Board bags are awesome."
~ Mill M, NC
"This is a really cool site! And, I don't even surf!"
~ Ellen M, NJ
"Shopping Wave Tribe is almost as fun as a fine South Swell...almost."
~ Christine S, CA
"Thanks for the eco commitment!"
~ Christian P, PA
"Hemp is the future!"
~ Tim S, CA
"Cool eco surf products"
~ Aron, Viasys Solar Secure
"Just had a good session with the new Wave Tribe leash and the new eco wax
- lovin it all dude."
~ Mike L, San Diego, CA
"Thanks for shipping the bag so quickly. Received it yesterday. The bag is awesome! Really solid product and exactly what I needed/was looking for."
~ Tom K, CA
"Got the custom bag Derek and it fits great; has a bit of excess room which is WONDERFUL. SO THAT WAS PERFECT FOR THE air rush sector middle sized board just in-case and when others ask you."
~ Bill F, San Diego, CA
"Best bags out there!"
~ Matthew H, NY
"I love that board bag man- I have been showing it off to everyone."
~ Jim, Jimbos Surf Co.
"I just wanted to say when I got home and discovered this site, it was everything I had been a fan of for so long just for some reason never found before. But I love and totally support you guys and all you've done!"
~ Ryan B, Bellingham, Mass
"You guys are almost changing surfing with all your "ECO" products that enhance your surfing performance!"
~ Tommy H, Hamilton, New Jersey
"Awesome surf company."
~ Michael C, New York
"Just got my sup bag I ordered from Amazon. Love it! Very well made and I am stoked (and so is my board). As a guy who runs a business I just wanted to say that I was very impressed with the card you included in my order. Yes, I left a great review on Amazon. I'm proud of you guys for what you are doing - call me a fan."
~ Matt M, Paso Robles, California
"Cool for you to make those eco boards!"
~ Emanuel C, São Brás de Alportel, Portugal
"LOVE your manifesto! Thank you for sharing!"
~ Lyndsay K, North Vancouver, Canada
"Think its good that u guys are doing the eco-friendly stuff, somebody needed to do it."
~ Jay I, Ojai, California
"I love surfing and phyto-plankton. good to see eco-friendly surf gear/company. :-) funny to see surfers who pride themselves on being green and shit trashing the car parks with rubbish, shitting in the dunes and wrapping themselves in plastic."
~ Kane B, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania
"Plein de succès."
~ Mariana A, Bordeaux, France
"i just buy your Wavetribe leash, in Loredo, Northe of Spain, at Kun Tiqui's laboratory. I am so happy that i can buy ecologic surf gear, congratulations for your project!"
~ Alberto M, Lecco, Italy
"Love wave tribe and love the products, super stoked on the how to make your own surf wax. Thanks wave tribe."
~ Jessie L, Oceanside, NY
"Cheers to supporting Eco Rad-ness."
~ Harrison Tsai, Hawaii
"Sitting in the sea, seems to me, as close to forever as I could be."
~ Angelique S, Westminister, CA
"Love wave tribe and love the products, super stoked on the how to make your own surf wax. Thanks wave tribe."
~ Jessie L, Oceanside, NY
"Just got your 10ft sup leash, thanks for a great leash."
~ Nicholas K, Lavel, Quebec, Canada
"You Guys rock!"
~ Andres, Germany
"I have always longed for a board that wouldn't end up in a land fill somewhere for 100,000 years until the bacteria on earth evolved to eat the foam and fiber glass. When I found out about your company I was elated :) I am saving up to get one of your boards so my dream of being in perfect balance with nature and the ocean as I surf can be a reality. Thanks for all you do."
~ Alaina M, Tampa, Florida
"Get eco get in Wave Tribe."
~ Andre B, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
"I love my leash...and your skull logo rocks."
~ Ryan K, Corvallis, Oregon
"Love the site and the products."
~ Dan W, Fernandina Beach, Florida
"Great to see a company that actually cares."
~ Ian N, Nelson, NH
"Your stuff is rad. I've been switching all my gear to eco friendly stuff. You guys are definatley doing something awesome."
~ Robert W, East Meadow, New York
"i just love wavetribe stuff. I have a leash and hemp board bag that are both just awesome."
~ Steve Araci, Brisbane, Australia
"Big fan of the Manifesto! Keep it up, heroes. Cheers!"
~ David R, Shippensburg, PA
"Fantastic service."
~ Brian K, Agoura Hills, California
"You little bloody pisser."
~ John G., NSW Australia
"Love it made in USA."
~ Coldy H, Ponce Inlet, Florida
"Wave Tribe's wax smells like heaven!"
~ Kerri A, Truckee, California
"Great company!"
~ Leah D, Orlando, Florida
"Lot to be learned from you all."
~ Don C, Miami, Florida
"Keep up the great work, your company is a good model for others to follow."
~ Jason M, Alaska
"The boardbags are here Are super COOL."
~ Servio, Akela Surf Distribution, Canada
"Love the cork pad"
~ Davi, Florida
"Wave Tribe's leash is well constructed with some great selling points that include the double swivel, comfort, and best of all recycled plastic. I also like to tell our customers that Wave Tribe stands behind their leash with a 1 yr guarantee!"
~ Randy Kowata, Vanguard Surf & Skate, Torrance, CA
"Maholler for being so awesome and for the helpful advice as I gear up to learn to surf, and for making it possible to in an ecologically conscious way. Keep inventing and experimenting!"
~ Purna N, Honolulu, HI
"You rock."
~ Christine S, Hollywood, CA
"Awesome leashes, this will be my third."
~ Dennis M, Arroyo Grande, CA
"Stoked to try out the eco-surf goods! Putting the planet where my pocketbook is!"
~ Sky S, San Francisco, CA
"Can't wait to cozy my mini into it's new sack."
~ Brendan O'Brien, Los Angeles, CA
"Totally Dude."
~ Garret B, Boynton Beach, FL
"Made in America and nice to the Earth? Sign me up!"
~ James C, Pleasanton, CA
"Really friendly and fantastic customer service!"
~ Tristin S., Naples, FL
"Friendly and fast response from staff-so happy to be part of the tribe."
~ Krista B, Prt Moody, BC Canada
"Hemp rocks!"
~ Japp R, The Hague, Holland
"My husband made our first wood sup....can't w8 to test out the new leash on it."
~ Jayme P, North Port, FL
"Looking straight grizzly."
~ Mathew G, Sayville NY
"Just got my fish board bag. Twice as nice as my old FCS bag. Really padded, rugged, and awesome. Fits the board (Zippi) perfectly."
~ Roger U, NY
"i am absolutely blown away with your company. Amazing product and pleasant service."
~ John M, NY
"Thank you for sharing your beautiful line with us. I was proud to have carried your merchandise in my store. "
~ Ron DiMauro, President of Endless Wave Surf Company
"Wave Tribe wax is great on my board, skin and Chub trunks."
~ Purna N, Hawaii
"Awesome surf gear company focused on sustainability of its products."
~ Michael Caruso, Even Green Sessions
"Skippy can't surf so I'm sure Wave Tribe gear will be safe from the Roos!"
~ Arron, Sativa Sutra
"Thanks again for replacing the board bag and throwing in the T. I truly wish you and your business the best."
~ Randy, Jacksonville, Oregon
"Lovin both the 6' and 9' foot leashes, bambo comb, and wax (base and warm). Couldn't stay away, I'm back for a board bag after hot-coating the top of my vehicle with a little eco-wax :-)"
~ Daniel L, Cary, NC
"Can't wait to use these products with my new Entropy eco board."
~ Graham E, Sanra Monica, CA
"Derek is pretty awesome, great personal touch, sent me some stickers after the website wasn't working, with a hand written note! Classic!"
~ Meghan B, St. Augustine, FL
"Stoked you guys exist, thank you."
~ Sybil M, Waldport, OR
"I like what you do."
~ Patrick, Lahina, HI
"Great products!!"
~ Xiumei, Honolulu, HI
"Green things and waves."
~ James W, Cascais
"Good Leashes!"
~ Davy R, San Francisco, CA
"Bought one of your day bags and loved it!"
~ David G, Laguna Beach, CA
"You rock!"
~ Maia D, Wilmington, NC
"I'm glad someone else care about the earth other then me and Surfrider."
~ Dan P, Hanover, MA
"Thanks for the great eco-friendly surf products. Keep up the good work."
~ Dan L, Cary, North Carolina
"Wave Tribe rules! Love you guys!"
~ Jennifer, San Luis Obisbo
"Your products are wonder, gorgeous, retro classics as well inspirating by the early surfing days."
~ Emmanuel, Alacante, Spain
"I've been really enjoying your website and vibe and admiring your commitment to sustainability, quality, and human honor. Well done."
~ Sean, Florida
"I am so happy that i can buy ecologic surf gear, congratulations for your project!"
~ Alberto, Lecco, Italy
"The zippers, handles, buckles, and stitching all held up perfectly for third year of use. Wave Tribes 7'8 Wheeled Hemp Womb is effortless to use and it's low key color doesn't put out the flashy disco ripper, fresh off the Mainland vibe."
~ Chance Boyer, Head Coach More Waves
"I'm very happy with the sock and the sandals."
~ Aaron Council, Fluid Identity Rideshop
"I LOVE your company."
~ Danielle Williams, Stoked Customer
"I am always stoked on talking to people in the surf industry who have all their shit in one sock."
~ Marc, Nor Cal Shaper
"I don't even surf but you make me want to buy a leash because Wave Tribe just that rad."
~ Jen Tuggle, Eco Fashion Designer
"I'm really impressed with my 7'6" travel bag, and the fact that it's made of recycled plastic and the magic weed makes me both comfortable about its low impact."
~ Surfers Path Magazine Review Editor
"Your mission is so rad!"
~Daniel Hasselschwert, Ossie's Surfshop Oregon
"Thanks so much for this donation it is super sick!"
~Matt Doshier, SurfAid
"You guys are legends!"
~Josh Cooke, Coolangatta, Australia
"We got the gear and it all looks great. Your really do have some unique product and we're proud to carry it and support the Tribe."
~Frank, Kona Boys
"I'm super thankful to be representing an ethical eco-friendly company."
~Gordon Fontaine, Loar Visions
"You'll (always) be the only brand I stock."
~Greg Pearson, Endlesswave Surf Shop
"Your pads are awesome, really well made and substantial."
~Jessie R, LA Ripper
"Gear is the strongest I've used. Thanks again!"
~Matt M, Tour Promoter
"Thanks for getting in touch and shipping our order so quickly.
You guys are great to work with!"
~Brandon Moyles, Envirosurfer (www.greensurfshop.com)
"Wave Tribe Rocks"
~George J, Surfer
"I bought the Wave Tribe Cork Traction pad, it's getting some major action in Kauai, Love it!"
~Jeff T, Kauai
"Wave Tribe boardbag is better."
"I would just like to thank Wave Tribe for filling in the environmental conscious niche that is all too uncommon in the surf industry. You guys are doing things with sustainable and recycled materials that most companies should be adopting at a higher volume. Its amazing the natural/earthly stigma surrounding surfing although most products are environmental challenges. That being said I thank you for the daybag & leash which are simply crafted and of solid construction. Wave Tribe is the place to go if it's necessary to buy new and second hand/used essentials! Aloha."
~Jake Brock, Hawaii
"Would like to order some leashes, 7, 8 and 10 footers. Been selling too many can't keep them in stock!"
~Mike, Mollusk Surf Shop Manager, NY
"Your eco-friendly approach fits in perfectly with our current campaign."
~Morgan Plant, SWELL.COM Buyer
"I have just got the first Wave Tribe global board bag and I must say I'm loving it, definitely different to what I have seen before and the fact that it's hemp and recycled plastics is awesome."
~Stu Rose, Balance Distribution Surf Company
"I'm really inspired by the idea of rising up like a tsunami against global environmental problems. Joining this tribal dance is the best thing ever! Cant wait to get the hemp bag for my birthday!"
~Tom "swede" Cam, Cornwall UK
"At Synergy, we are constantly looking to supply more inspired, more environmentally responsible materials, products and ideas, and partnering with Wave Tribe makes perfect sense…that's what they do!"
~Greg Provance, Co Founder Synergy Surf
"One such company that has been created in the warm, green glow of environmental consciousness is Wave Tribe."
~Canna Zine
"We received our order and are SO happy with the products!"
~Kelly Richardson, Manager Salty Habits Surf Shop
"We are going to make an ECO buzz in the European community with the help of Wave Tribe."
~Stefan, Owner Kun_tiqi «surfriders who care»
"The quality could not be better and the fact that everything is recycled is super cool too! The leashes have been personally put to the test in SOLID 8-10 ft (backs), and grudgingly admit to taking a few MACKING sets waves on the head and more than happy to see my board next to me in one piece."
~Chance Boyer (Head coach), More Waves
"Wave Tribe is doing the right thing."
~Zuma Jay, Owner Zuma Jays Surfshop in Malibu, California
"All of the Wave Tribe products I have received wave been top quality. From board socks, to leashes, to shirts, Wave Tribe has exceeded my expectations."
~Todd Patterson, Co Founder Synergy Surfboards
"I just want to thank you for creating this wonderful company! FINALLY someone acted on this and is making sustainable, Eco-friendly products for surfers and snowboarders. Even better, you use Hemp!"
~Melissa B., San Diego, CA
"Wave Tribe leash is the best leash I have ever owned!"
~Seth Peterson, Musician
"Wave Tribe is at the forefront of producing sustainable products that match our lifestyle choices."
~Dr. Scott T. Paynton, Humboldt State University
"The thing that I really like about Wave Tribe products is the fact that there are now alternatives. All things being equal, I'd much prefer a product that uses recycled content versus one that doesn't . . . ."
~Phoresia.org. Winner of the 2008 Green Awards for Best Green Blog
"I dig the Wave Tribe leash because it does just that using the most conscious methods possible. Wicked velcro, sleek and simple design- no gimmicks or nonsensical claims. It's a leash for people who really surf."
~Rob McCauley, Director Northernites Surf Company
"Wave Tribe produces an awesome line of board bags . . ."
~Green Surf International Product Review
"Wave Tribe's leash is the only leash I will ever buy again. I love putting it on and seeing the logo and knowing that everything the company stands for is good. To me, that is the most important part."
~Meghan Dambacher, Co-Founder RERIP
"Companies like Wave Tribe are turning the tide by producing eco-friendlier board bags, apparel made from organic cotton and leashes from recycled plastic . . . there's lots to like about hemp."
~Outside Magazine
"I really like wave tribe products . . . padded with softer and more durable materials than most bags makes it better for surfers on the go. More padding, cool prints, and safer travels."
~Guy Quezada, Ventura, CA Ripper
"Us Hemp believes that the future is in alternative and sustainable materials, leading us to a more sustainable and balanced society, we are proud to be in the same eco-surfing industry as Wave Tribe and as surfers."
~Rikchary Cedano, USHemp
"Wave Tribe is . . . making the world a better place."
~Steve, Ventura Local
"I particularly like their Wave Tribe Heal the Ocean link, which is a handy laundry list of ocean related organization which promote ocean stewardship."
~WineandWoodsmoke Surf Blog
"The board bags and leashes from Wave Tribe are quality, stylish and built with sustainable materials. I am stoked to surf with Wave Tribe and stoked that they are leading the way for eco-conscious surfers."
~Grant Cunningham, Owner Surfing Green Oz
"I love Wave Tribe because they are leading the way and pushing other companies to preserve the sport of surfing while creating a cleaner environment . . .we have a responsibility to protect the environment."
"The name sums it up; Wave Tribe. The awesome people within The Tribe live and breathe for the waves, and like any tribal people they are self-sustaining. . . leashes and board bags built from natural and recycled materials."
~Henry Swales, Founder - Fluid Earth Fin Co
"Wave Tribe is setting the standard for sustainable development not only for surf related companies, but for all companies."
~Mike Conway, Surfer, Biker, and Activist
"We are stoked to use and represent products from companies such as Wave Tribe whose mission is provide the best product while creating the least amount of harm."
~Ryan Milliman, Founder/CEO Seahuggers
"It is inspiring what you guys do!"
~Ernie, UK Surfer + Wave Tribe Customer
"The Wave Tribe Recycled Leash is excellent . . . buying this leash reduces your footprint on earth and it's still every bit as comfortable and strong as any brand name leash I've ever used."
~Surfers Path, Surf Magazine
"One such company that has been created in the warm, green glow of environmental consciousness is Wave Tribe."
~Deep Magazine, California
"Après avoir créé le bureau européen, j'ai, pendant plusieurs années, avec l'immense aide de l'équipe, dirigé l'opération française de FCS/Gorilla grip. Mais n'étant pas en accord avec ce que je vivais dans l'industrie du surf, j'ai décidé de suivre une autre voie. J'ai eu l'opportunité, l'an dernier, de rencontrer le créateur de Wave tribe. Il m'a expliqué sa vision et son envie de pousser le surf business dans une direction écologiquement responsable. "J'ai tout de suite compris sa manière de voir. J'adhère à ce que fait Wave tribe... Créer des produits de grande qualité avec l'intention de respecter notre environnement."
~Jean Philippe, EX FCS Sales Manager Europe
"Best new gear 2009!"
~Outside Buyers Guide Magazine
Every company has a green product these days. Want to really be green? Buy one product that lasts instead of ten that don't. Better yet, buy something green that lasts. Or better still, buy something green that lasts and is going to help something else last, like the Pioneer Series board bag from Wave Tribe. WHAT IT IS:
Your surfboard will last much longer if you keep it in a bag, fool. Who would have thought environmental responsibility would come in line with saving you money and common sense? When Wave Tribe says you can "Use with pride and put in the garden when done," they're not kidding.
The Pioneer Series Day Bag is the third generation bag made by Wave Tribe, and it is plenty strong for shlepping your sled.
This is a strong bag any way you look at it. The handles and carry strap are all reinforced. That's good, because once your handles pop, a boardbag is about as useful as Sean Hannity at a climate convention. The zipper is made of serious recycled plastics -- no more salty rust-jammed zippers. The bag itself has a dense 5 mm of padding. The bottom is also energy shielded to protect against sun and heat, as is standard on most modern bags.
Now, on to the green attributes: the board is primarily made of
, a fiber cultivated from plants of the Cannabis genus. Skip past all the 60s/doobie/ganja references. The hippies had their chance. They blew it and became insurance salesmen. When separated from its laid back cousin, hemp is one of the fastest growing biomasses known and can be grown without chemicals, making it a serious textile alternative. Essentially, the production of this board is better for the land, the durability causes less waste, and its biodegradable nature is good for all of us.
The bag is vailable as 6'6, 7'6, 8'6, and 9'6. Note: If you go a few inches bigger, you can probably manage to slide in two standard shortboards.
You can go right to the source with this one,
There are also a variety of online shops that specialize in environmentally friendly products.
SBC Surf
We're lucky to be able to surf on some of the most pristine coastlines in the world, but these days it's pretty hard to forget that oil is still spewing into the Gulf of Mexico and that people are still campaigning to have the tanker ban lifted on the West Coast. If you want change you have to start at home, though, so it's been encouraging to see some environmentally-minded companies making inroads in the surf industry in the last few years.
Wave Tribe is one of them, and one of the products that we've been digging lately is their recycled surfboard leash. We've had the 6' version on a board for the last few months—it's super solid, and seems pretty much flawless so far. The specs run down like this: 100% recycled urethane cord, rail saver, double swivel, heavy-duty velcro, reinforced webbing and a small pocket for keys. 6', 6' Comp, 7', 8', 9', and 9' Calf lengths are available.
And if you're wondering whether recycled plastic is strong enough for a surfboard leash, Wave Tribe offers a one-year warranty with a promise to replace your leash free—and send you a second one as well—if you manage to snap it within a year of purchase. All in all, if you're in the market for a new cord, the Wave Tribe ones are definitely worth checking out.
They even have a bit of Canadian content, with the side of the box quoting 'Canadian ripper, Tony': "I'm stoked they didn't use bitch-ass velcro." Well put, Tony, well put.
Surfplug: Wave Tribe Leash Review
When we first looked at the leash we laughed. The art is just down right awesome. Who doesn't love good comic art?? With quotes like "I'm stoked they didn't use bitch-ass velcro" and "It's not about the size..it's what you do with it!!!" We wondered if it would live up to the hype its cool packaging claimed. This leash happens to be the worlds only recycled surfboard leash! One would think that quality would be compromised because of this, but actually it is the opposite.
-The swivels (located on BOTH ends) are top quality and show no sign of give.
-The cord has just enough stretch. The super stretchy ones always turn into 9 foot leashes. The wavetribes 6 foot comp leash holds its original length.
To test the leash, We attached the leash to an 8 foot doyle and all took turns surfing it. If anything will break a leash, it is a heavy doyle. To our surprise, the swivels were still tight after the session. Believe me, we were flicking the board out from under us trying to snap it. Didn't happen.
Another pet peeve of ours is that many comp leashes have a plastic edge that digs into the side of your ankle. Not the case with the wavetribes 6 foot comp leash.
The pricing of this leash is extremely reasonable compared to other eco-friendly product. At just $23.95 this leash has you saving money and the earth!
Surfer's Path: Wave Tribe Pioneer Hemp Boardbag
The good folk at Wave Tribe spend their days looking for sustainable ways to make the surf stuff we need and, among other gems, they've come up with this line of boardbags that is at least 50% hemp. The other half is recycled plastic. It's this mix that makes me love the boardbag. On one side it's the classy, textured, blue hemp, while on the other it's reflective, meaning you can put it on the roof of the car or in the back of the truck, shiny side up and the sun won't melt the wax off your boards inside.
It has a really sturdy feel with reassuring amount of padding; the zips are good and strong; there are handles in sensible, strategic places (for shouldering, carrying by hand and dragging on airport floors); there's a big pocket on one side and dividers inside for multiple boards. Wave Tribe tell us they're continuing to work on this product so stay tuned for more fine-tuning, but I'm really impressed with my 7'6" travel bag, and the fact that it's made of recycled plastic and the magic weed makes me both comfortable about its low impact, and tempted to snigger when I pass it to the customs agent at the airport.
~ Surfers Path Magazine Review Editor
Outside Magazine: Buyers Guide
OUTSIDE MAGAZINE BUYERS GUIDE selects WAVE TRIBE recycled leash as part of its BEST NEW GEAR. OUTSIDE MAGAZINE is dedicated to covering the people, activities, gear, art, and politics of the world outside.
OUTSIDE's product review editors decision to include Wave Tribe's recycled leash in their gear guide is testimony to a conscious shift that is beginning to take place among surfing aficionados and straight up gear heads.
After receiving a few sample leashes from Wave Tribe headquarters in Ventura, California, the OUTSIDE MAGAZINE surf team put the leashes to test and this is what those hardcore gear reporters had to say about Wave Tribe's product once a few waves had been, "every bit as comfortable and secure as any leash we've ever tried."
Wave Tribe was launched in early 2008 and is the first GREEN surf company dedicated to manufacturing ALL of its products in a sustainable way with care and concern for the environment, animals, and people. Wave Tribe produces recycled leashes, hemp surfboard bags, organic deck pads, and surf stoke. For more information see wavetribe.com or ask for Wave Tribe gear at your local surfshop.
Cooler Mag : Pro Surfer Ashley Lloyd Teams Up with Wave Tribe
Professional longboarder Ashley Lloyd has joined forces with eco-surf brand Wave Tribe, the only global company designing and manufacturing organic, hemp and recycled plastic surf bags and accessories.
Lloyd is a natural fit in the tribe with her deep connection to ecological stances in surfing: she currently shapes her own boards out of Biofoam and uses ecological products when on the road. Seth Pettersen of Wave Tribe, says: "Whether she's shaping boards, teaching people how to surf, putting her toes on the nose, or playing music, Ashley puts her soul into it."
After surfing in mainland Mexico in February, Lloyd was repulsed by the pollution choking the ocean. It was around that time that she and Wave Tribe crossed paths. "Teaming up with a company like Wave Tribe helps me make a positive difference… Wave Tribe's environmental ethics stand out as an example to other companies in what can be done in today's surf industry," she says.
Wave Tribe's core principle of replacing toxic and over-produced materials with recycled and organic quality is the foundation of their mission to create a symbiotic relationship between sport and planet. Sponsoring Lloyd takes Wave Tribe's eco-message to global levels on the surf circuit. Wave Tribe's core values reflect the dedication of sustainable surfers, keeping the waters of the world clean for the next great ride.
See Coolermag.com for the full story
DeepZine Magazine: Wave Tribe Offers Eco-friendly Surf Products
Although the ever-sensitive ocean is the backdrop of surfing, the sport has never been the most eco-friendly game in town. Using toxic petrochemicals to produce everything from surfboards and wetsuits to clothing and wax, surfing has definitely left a huge footprint on the environment.
The past several years, however, have seen a real boost in the number of companies wishing to reduce that footprint and create products that surfers can use relatively guilt-free. Whether from a natural desire to do the right thing for the ocean environment that has provided so much pleasure or as a cue from successful businesses like now world-famous Patagonia, the "Green Revolution" is in full effect.
One such company that has been created in the warm, green glow of environmental consciousness is Wave Tribe. Started in 2007 by longtime surfer Derek D, Wave Tribe offers a full complement of eco-friendly board bags, socks, leashes and apparel-all designed to minimize dependence on petrochemicals.
The board bags are all made from hemp fabric, with recycled plastic filler material for padding. Derek, being a world traveler, added elements like a zippered wetsuit enclosure and business card pocket, to add utilitarian versatility to his product. Wave Tribe's apparel is made from organic cotton, and its leashes from recycled plastic. Not wanting to be merely another insensitive apparel company bent on making dollars over making a difference, Wave Tribe seeks to "create a symbiotic relationship between sport and planet."
Surfer Girl Mag: Reviews Wave Tribe Surfboard Covers
Wave Tribe surfboard socks got mention in the UK Surf Mag Surfer Girl! We are super stoked to get recognized and mentioned by the editors and we appreciate that the media is standing up to what we are about and giving us a shout out.
In this issue Surfer Girl featured our ecological wave tribe board socks as one of the top products for 2009.
Surfers Path Drags Wave Tribe Recycled Surfboard Leash Ten Miles
A good surf leash is one of those pieces of gear you forget about until you need it. On the other hand, a bad surf leash never lets you forget -maybe it's constantly hog-tying you when you pop up or maybe the manufacturer skimped on the cuff fabric and Velcro so it's digging into your ankle or not staying on like it should; or maybe it just snaps and you ruin your favorite board. Well, I'm pleased to report the Wave Tribe Recycled Leash is excellent. For the past couple weeks I've been testing
it on a variety of boards, even through four days of Hurricane Bertha swell, and it worked great. The urethane cord is made of recycled plastic: and if you have any doubts about its long-term durability, it's backed by a one-year warranty. Plus. I accidentally shut the leash in my truck door and dragged it 10 miles to a nearby beach. The trip probably took a year off its life but the leash still works great.
Bottom line: buying this leash reduces your footprint on earth and it's still every bit as comfortable and strong as any brand name leash I've ever used.
Green Surf International: Reviews Wave Tribe Green Team Leashes
Not only does Wavetribe produce an awesome line of board bags, but they also have a line leashes using recycled urethane rubber to make their chords. They are UV stabilized and designed to return slowly after stretching to nearly eight times original length. They also use recycled plastic materials to create the casings for the new high quality metal swivels used on each end.
The cuff features distinctive webbing and double lined neoprene for a comfortable fit. They also use extra long Velcro to secure the leash to your ankle to insure an adequate amount of Velcro to Velcro contact, even with a 4/3 and booties.
The other end attaches to your board with the included leash rope using Velcro with multiple overlaps and a double thickness rail saver to keep it from folding or twisting under extreme loads, so as not to rip into the tail or rail of your board.
Wave Tribe produces their ankle leashes in lengths of 6, 7, 8 and 9 feet as well as a 9 foot calf leash. We will be using one of their bags and leashes to complete our Greener Board Project and I will report back on the usability and durability of their products, although I'm sure I will be satisfied.
They are currently setting up their distributorships and you should be able to pick a leash up at your local surf shop in the near future, and they are currently available online. Visit
for more information on their products which also include board bags made of hemp, organic cotton and recycled materials, plus their own line of branded organic hemp and cotton clothing.-GSI
Phoresia Leash Review
Phoresia is the Latin form for the modern term phoresy. Phoresy is a symbiotic relationship, in which one organism transports another organism of a different species and the editors behind Phoresia.org are bringing us the most vital information available to a surfer that is concerned about the enviro. The recently review Wave Tribe product and we are happy to report they had lots of good things to say, in fact, they are saying stuff so well that Surfer's Path just awarded them the best surf blog on the net---congrats amigo.
Here is some of what they said about Wave Tribe in their review:
"The thing that I really like about these products is the fact that there are now alternatives. All things being equal, I'd much prefer a product that uses recycled content versus one that doesn't, as long as the performance is there, which for Wave Tribe products it seems to be."
There is lots more to the review at phoresia.org, read how they used a Wave Tribe leash to contain 14 pounds of fury for a walk around the 'hood'
Green Surf International: Reviews Wave Tribe Hemp Surfboard Bags
Wave Tribe is a new company with a line of eco board bags and leashes. Their board bags are made of high quality organic hemp and cotton, and the padding used is made from recycled plastic bottles. They make a board sock as well as both a highly padded, multi-board travel bag and a padded lighter weight zippered day bag.
Their first? bag is a lightweight day bag with all the necessary features surfers want. There is extra padding in the nose and tail to help minimize the risk of those pesky dings that are so hard to permanently repair once they've started. The bag also has convenient slots inside to store your leash and fins, and an external zippered pouch for your wetsuit. The bag is very well constructed with heavy duty stitching and Delran no rust zippers. The outside of the bag is made with a natural hemp weave and there is plenty of padding derived from a recycled plastic product. There is also organic cotton used in the construction of various parts of the bag. They produce this bag in three sizes; 6'6", 7'6" and 9'6".
The Pioneer is their travel bag with a rated two board capacity, three if you pack well due to the extra wide cut of their design, and has a padded divider separating the boards. Like their other bags, there is extra padding where it counts as well as a Velcro internal pouch for your fins, wax, sunscreen, keys, lunch, etc…, an external zippered pocket for your suit and an external card window for easy identification. There travel bags have hemp and organic cotton blend fabric with a heavy natural looking weave on the exterior, as well as a reflective material on one side made of recycled materials. The only materials used in the construction of this bag are hemp, organic cotton and recycled plastics, aside from the new Delran zippers. They make this bag in two sizes, a 6'8" and a 7'6".
Wave Tribe also produces a line of board socks made of surplus fabrics they source. Consider it pre-consumer recycling. They are made of a heavy duty cotton weave fabric and sown in strips the length of the bags with heavily stitched inverted hems for a cool tattered effect. That, with the printed fabric, makes for a really cool looking and well constructed bag. What a great idea to used materials that would otherwise be sent to a landfill or recycled into raw materials using both electricity and the use of chemicals.
The bags produced by Wave Tribe are of the highest quality in the industry. I could see no obvious faults in the design or construction of their bags and have no problem giving them my full endorsement. Besides offering a cool line of products, Wavetribe is run by a group of highly motivated and earth conscious surfers who place high demands on their products because they use them every day.
We will be using one of their bags and leashes (see review) to complete our Greener Board Project and I will report back on the usability and durability of their products, although I'm sure I will be satisfied. My last bag, from a large company which shall remain nameless, only lasted a year before both external zippers failed and the materials began to break down. Just upon physical inspection I can confidently say that this is a superior product.
Their bags cost just a little more, but the use of sustainable materials, and a product with a longer life, more than make up for it. Next time you need a new bag I suggest you give Wave Tribe board bags a good look. They are currently setting up their distributorships and you should be able to pick one up at your local surf shop in the near future, and they are currently available online. Visit
for more information on their products which also include leashes made of recycled materials and their own line of branded organic hemp and cotton clothing. -GSI
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The videos of some of the presentations given at RootsTech 2012 & 2013 disappeared or weren't working for a while and I had a number of queries from people asking if I knew where they had gone. Well I don't know where they were then, but I do know where they are now !!!
You can find then at https://rootstech.org/about/videos/ , I have watched all these videos and have enjoyed them all. The one on the importance of storytelling whether it is of our stories or our ancestors stories I found thought provoking and made me resolve to write more about my ancestors. Thomas MacEntee, Jay Verkler and Joshua Taylor are just some of the high profile keynote speakers from the 2012 conference.
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+: Competing with Aggressive Pricingby Anand Lal Shimpi on 2/20/2007 3:37 PM EST
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leexgx - Thursday, April 19, 2007 - linkASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe
are you useing the older corsair XMS2 sticks 1.2v as i cant get my 2.1v sticks to even POST some times in my pc
allso this test is 2 months old other review good thing is your useing an 8800GTX to test the limits of the CPU, other web site was still useing and ATI X1950 and fiding that thay was GPU limted (dono why thay still bother testing them with that x1950 as the test will be GPU limted not CPU) Reply
photoguy99 - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - linkI've been critical of AMD's chances, but they do have a shot - The problem is their chance to catch up depends on Intel slipping up.
AMD needs a perfect storm to happen:
1) Barcelona needs re-capture performance/watt leadership
2) Barcelona neees to re-capture performance/watt be damned leadership
3) Barcelone needs to ship in big quantity during calendar Q3 07
4) Intel needs to slip Penryn ramp up to Q2 08 and slip their next micro-architecture to 09
If any one of these doesn't happen it's going to be rough going. Reply
yyrkoon - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - linkWell, the big question, WHY Vista 64 bit ? The other question WHY AMD 6000 + ?
For me, personally, testing on Vista 64bit, is a bit odd, and perhaps is used to confuse the real subject: Why pay a $200+ premium for a CPU (direct comparrison to the E6600), that only does better in video related applications ? Oh, and in case anyone is interrested, I am NOT a fan boy, but if I were to pick a preffered platform, it would be AMD / nVidia. Currently I'm using an AM2 system, with the best budget motherboard on the market period(this is my opinion of course: the ABIT NF-M2 nView).
Also. personally, I would have rather seen the data done in XP, because this would give us a real idea of how this CPU would compare to previous tests, and again, in my opinion, was very bad timing on anandtech's behalf if this was not intentional. I've done my own testing in Vista as well, so I KNOW pretty much where the performance differences lie, although I have not personally tested Ultimate 64bit. I, not unlike many others, will not see the need for Vista for at least a while longer, and Directx 10 games become mainstream . . . XP Pro performance data PLEASE!
The main reason that I havent moved to C2D, or intel as of yet, is simply, because of the motherboards availible for this platform, and I simply do NOT like what the Intel side of the camp is offering, period. Motherboard features / cost, is nearly the only thing keeping me from switching sides ATM, and I for the life of me, can not figure out how AMD gets off charging a $200 price premium for a CPU that isnt very good overall. Now, if some manufactuer, made a motherboard that was both attractive in features, and cost, I personaly think AMD would be in serious trouble, which would be very bad for everyone, not just AMD.
Based on these 'scores' you've given, I would think the CPU to buy from AMD would be the 5600+, and perhaps that what your conclusion said ? I wouldnt know, I make my own 'assumptions', based on the test data (IE, I didnt read the conclusion) ;) Reply
DigitalFreak - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - linkThanks for the good laugh! Reply
yyrkoon - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - linkYou show me, a good C2D capable motherboard, for $80 usd, that is as feature rich as the AM2 ABIT NF-M2 nView, and perhaps I'll laugh with you. Until then, your comment isnt / wasnt even nessisary. Reply
strikeback03 - Thursday, February 22, 2007 - linkThat $200 price premium on the AMD processor you mention plus your $80 motherboard budget will get you almost any board in the C2D camp. Reply
yyrkoon - Thursday, February 22, 2007 - linkExcept, that you completely missed the whole point. $80 budget board, does NOT mean, someone is going to go out and purchase a sub $500 CPU for it, thats just silly. However, I also wouldnt stop them from upgrading to that CPU, when the prices drop over time. Also, not everyone wants SLI, or crossfire GPUs, so by the time, you find a board with as good features, be it i680, or one of the Intel chipsets, you gain, SLI, dual GbE, and a very good chance of other goodies, but you lose, integrated graphics, which if you're building a very low budget PC, this can save you a good amount of cash. Also, this motherboard will accept just about any aftermarket CPU cooler you could care to put on it, but honestly, IMO, this isnt a board I'd use to OC anyhow, but it will OC well compared to the cost you put into it.
There are lots of motherboards out there, that have some very cool features, personally, I really, really like the Workstation line from Asus, 2x 16x PCIE, 2x 133 PCI-X, and 2x PCI 2.3, and I beleive they make them for either AM2, or C2D, but the plain simple fact of the matter is, they also cost more than $300, thats nearly as much as an E6600 . . .
Take a look at the $80, and under Intel CPU capable motherboards, and tell me you can find one that is as stable, with as many features as this one. Then realize just how many of those, actually supports C2D . . . Trust me, I've looked, because I really want to move away from AMD atm, but it does not make sense, if you have to compromise, on what you get stablity/support/feature wise. Reply
defter - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - linkNew A64 6000+ actually performs slightly worse (loses more benchmarks) than E6600. However, A64 6000+ costs $459 while E6600 costs only $316. Worse performance for 45% higher price??? Is that a good deal? Reasonable price for A64 6000+ would be about $300. Reply
sprockkets - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkThat $102 dollar 3600 chip and a new AMD HDMI chipset or the Abit 6150 board. For more performance, sure, C2D, but hey, can't beat $102 for good dual core performance.
I wonder how Fusion will push prices lower... Reply
anandtech02148 - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkAt idle and load do these charst include 8800gtx power consumption too?
Is this the whole system powerconsumption including the graphic card?
I thought 8800gtx power consumption alone is 245wtts.
defter - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - linkThe maximum measured 8800GTX power consumption is about 150W. NVidia has mentioned that absolute maximum is 180W. However, since this is a CPU review, it's logical to assume that they stressed only the CPU in "full load" power consumption test. Reply
poohbear - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - linkwow so 260w load plus 50w for a 8800gtx, thats only 310wts! kinda strange when companies are selling 1kilowatt psus.:/ Reply
poohbear - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linki was gonna ask the exact same question. I wish they'd clarify that in the articles when they talk about power consumption. Is that 263wts under load for the 5600+ JUST for the cpu or the whole system? thanks for any of the writers who can clarify this 100%. Reply
JarredWalton - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkPower reports are always for the entire system. Obviously, lower end GPUs would reduce total power requirements quite a bit, but in maximum load testing the stress is only on the CPU and not the GPU. Thus, the ~50W power difference is going to remain whether you're running an 8800 GTX or an X1300 SE. The latter would simply use probably 40-50W less total power. Reply
bamacre - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkAdd in OC'ing and Intel, still, jumps further in the lead. Reply
BladeVenom - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkBut most people don't overclock. Reply
ViRGE - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkMany of the readers of this site do though. The C2D is so mind numbingly easy to overclock, it's hard to not do it. Reply
Roy2001 - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkI agree. I never OCed before. But with E6400 it is so easy. I just changed FSB from 266 to 350, I have a 2.8Ghz C2D. No voltage change, no cooling change. That's easy. Reply
mino - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkNot to mention 800FSB E4300 parts.
2.66/333FSB is pretty much a safe bet on most boards.
Even 2.13 for $150 is nice with board at STOCK FSB!.
Who needs E6400 then :) (for stock performance). Reply
poohbear - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkwell if a 2.4ghz C2D can beat a AMD64 @ 3.0ghz, then calling a C2D @ 3.2ghz (the average overclock from what im reading) the "king" processor is a monumental understatement. It'd rape the 6000+. Reply
hubajube - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - link
quote:Wow, no shit? That IS easy. Reply
I just changed FSB from 266 to 350, I have a 2.8Ghz C2D.
Rolphus - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - linkYou think that's easy...
I've got 2.4GHz E6600 on an nForce 680i-based Asus P5N32ESLIWTF board (I forgot the model nubmer, can you tell?).
Last night as I was disabling the onboard audio, in the BIOS, I was curious so I went to the "extreme tweaker" menu, hit "AI Overclock", selected "20% overclock", and there you go - a 2.88GHz E6600.
The machine's fast enough to run everything I want at stock speeds, but who's going to complain about spending 15 seconds to bump the clock speed by 20%? Reply
customcoms - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkI would like to point out that overclocking S939 and AM2 chips is equally easy-and probably why C2D overclocking has proven easy for many people-they started on the AMD chips when they were king and very overclockable (50-60% is not uncommon on the low end AMD chips).
For example, my main rig is still an Opteron 165 (basically an X2 3800+ with twice the cache) clocked at 2.7ghz, no voltage change, stock cooling, raised FSB speed from 200 to 300mhz. Required MAYBE 5 bios boots total, all of which were concerned with ram stability (switched ram to 2x1gb at same time installed processor), which can be a pita with a DFI Ultra-D.
The difference between AMD and Intel when it comes to overclocking: highest possible speeds. C2D has A LOT of headroom, which means E6300 AND E6400's can usually reach >3ghz, topping out around 3.5ghz; E6600's can be pushed to 3.7ghz. X2 3800's commonly top out at 2.6gh. Stellar chips can be pushed to 3ghz (actually, good Opty's normally reach 2.8-3ghz, very few X2 3800's get there). No AMD cpu I've seen online has been pushed to 3.2ghz or greater on air. This means C2D is king for now, when we are talking about overclocking. Reply
Neosis - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - linkYou are right about Conroe but actually single core AMD CPUs reached 3200 Mhz with air cooling. And some Opty 165-170-175s managed to exceed 3Ghz Barrier with low voltages. Here is an old thread about San Diego:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php...">http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php... Reply
neogodless - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkThe whole time I was seeing how the X2 6000+ stacked up against the E6600, which would be the CPU I bought if I go with Intel. And suddenly I get to Power Consumption and it's mysteriously absent. I suppose I can try to extrapolate based on the other chips, but if you have data for it and accidentally omitted it, can you please add it in, for the sake of my laziness? Thanks! Reply
Imnotrichey - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - link
i found it interesting the 6700 consumes less power than its younger brothers. But wow, this article made a 6600 really look awesome
JarredWalton - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkNot sure why E6600 is missing on the power charts (perhaps Anand was running a downclocked E6700 for performance testing, which wouldn't be valid in power numbers), but it's pretty safe to say the E6600 would be right around the power draw of the other C2D chips - between the E6700 and E6400. Voltage settings also vary on the C2D CPUs IIRC, so you can get some CPUs that run at 1.1V and others that run at 1.3V, even though they're the same model number. Reply
jelifah - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkIs the author making a hint of 'things to come' when Barcelona arrives?
A thinly veiled hint that AMD could actually compete? One can only hope. As was said repeatedly in the article, competition is the reason we have these prices and these processors. Without competition I doubt we would be seeing the performance, let alone the price, that we see today Reply
hubajube - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkThe X2 5600 does actually compete well with the E6600 and they're very close in price. Although, OCing is another story. Reply
goinginstyle - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkI was expecting to see another "just like me" article on this CPU and was surprised to see benchmarks under Vista and 64bit at that. Thanks for an interesting read and hopefully the motherboard editors will start using Vista in their articles now.
I still think AMD is close enough in performance that it does not matter that much which platform you use. After all of the troubles I had with my 965 board I wonder why I switched now. Was there any reason why you did not use the nvidia 680i board for testing since the 590 board was used for the AMD system? Reply
Roy2001 - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkTrouble with 965P? That's rare case. 1st time to me actually. My DS3+E6600 system has yet to give me trouble. My old Athlon systems, both desktop and laptop, do not work very well with USB/PCI wifi card. Laptop need to boot/wake without wifi card inserted and desktop will lost connection once every day.
I am not an fanboy, I am just stating the fact. As you can see, I have more AMD systems than Intel system. Reply
johnsonx - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - linkYour wifi card problems were far more likely due to the drivers, and possibly the cards themselves, than due to the AMD platform. I've seen both of those problems on all manner of systems, both AMD and Intel. Besides, it just isn't the type of problem I would hang on the platform.
JarredWalton - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkP965 at launch was really quite flaky. Many people (me among them) had memory compatibility problems, and not just with elite memory. The BIOS updates have now pretty much fixed any problems, but some of those updates took 2-3 months after launch to fix all of the important stuff (depending on motherboard). And let's not even get into the "DirectX 9" G965 fiasco... I think we're still waiting on drivers that are even remotely able to run DX9 content, and it's still slow at that. Reply
Thatguy97 - Thursday, June 18, 2015 - linkman i bought myself a couple x2s after the price cuts back then still used a core 2 duo e6600 as a primary but they were so cheap i couldnt help myself had to get a 5600+ Reply


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