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A Visit to Hightide Store, Downtown Los Angeles

A visit to Hightide Store in Downtown Los Angeles, featuring H3LM Supplies surfboards alongside thoughtfully designed stationery, apparel, accessories, and curated goods from Japan and beyond.

Nepenthes Los Angeles x H3LM Supplies x Mike Reesé — Opening Reception

The collaborative installation “Full Time Human” by H3LM Supplies, Mike Reesé, and Nepenthes Los Angeles opened on May 23, 2026 at the Nepenthes Los Angeles flagship store. The installation will re...

Two New Shapes in Progress: The 7’0 Wing Egg and 5’8 Asym

Introducing two new surfboard models in progress: the 7’0 Wing Egg and 5’8 Asym. Both models explore modern surfboard design through different approaches to speed, response, and flow. 

Surfing the 9’0 Pathfinder Longfish | Find Your Line

Speed, flow, and immediate response to input in a 9'0 longfish. A closer look at what makes the Pathfinder different.

Best Surfboards for Small Waves in 2026

80% of surf sessions are small waves. We break down the full HELM small-wave lineup,  Performance Fish, Opener Fish, Playground, and Weekender, so you can find the right board and stop missing sess...

What Makes a Surfboard Work in Small Waves

Not all boards are created equal in small surf. We break down the three key factors: volume, rocker, and outline that determine whether a surfboard actually works in weak, mushy conditions.

The PATHFINDER – Custom Built in Southern California

The PATHFINDER is the first surfboard in our lineup offered exclusively through a made-to-order custom process, hand-shaped in Southern California. This model was developed in collaboration with Mo...

Testing the waters ~ finding new paths, 🎥 @its_just_brenden

Testing the waters ~ finding new paths, 🎥 by @its_just_brenden.Shot in Huntington Beach, California, presenting our new custom board model. - 9’0 PATHFINDER shaped by @moveordiesurfboards - EPS/Epo...

PATHFINDER fins: Tyler Warren Modern Keel by @true_ames

Designed by Tyler Warren and crafted by True Ames, these fins are made from marine plywood for positive buoyancy and feature an 80/20 foil. This design combines the responsiveness of a single foil...

Made in California, the PATHFINDER.

9’0 x 22 x 2 3/4 (inquire for customs) Inspired by Skip Frye’s Nozzle and the legacy of San Diego shapers who evolved the Long Fish design, the PATHFINDER is our modern interpretation of a timeless...