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O'neill Wetsuits Original
History of O’Neill
When was the company founded?
O’Neill is originally a Californian surf wear and surfboard brand started in 1952.Where was it founded?
It was founded in San Francisco, California in 1952. 69 years ago.Who were the founders?
The founder is Jack O’Neill.Why was it founded?
In 1952, he founded the O’Neill brand while opening one of California’s first surf shops in a garage on the Great Highway in San Francisco, close to his favorite bodysurfing break at the time. This led to the establishment of a company that deals in wetsuits, surf gear, and clothing.Important milestones in the company’s history
In May 2007 the ownership of the brand was sold to Logo International B.V. a private company owned by Ronald de Waal headquartered in The Netherlands and faced difficulties for years. Since 2018 the company is under full control of Peter Truijen and is making a jumpstart to a better future despite covid-19. In 1996 O’Neill set up the O’Neill Sea Odyssey, a free, ocean-based program to educate young people about the marine environment. Over 100,000 children have participated in this program. O’Neill is involved in various other causes to help support the environment, such as through O’Neill Blue. O’Neill sponsors young promising as well as high-profile surfers, boarders and skiers, as part of their ambassador program.Any other important people who contributed to success?
Jack O’Neill’s son Pat invented the leash on the surfboard. Peter Truijen took full control of the company and is making a jumpstart to a better future despite covid-19.Company mission, vision and values
What does the company believe in?
| Mission | Born from California surf, we create leading-edge products for active and adventurous spirits to enjoy our playground longer. The original since 1952. |
| Values | 1. Resilient We have a winning mindset. We see obstacles as opportunities. We thrive on change and adapt to it. We keep going until we have reached our goals. 2. Inclusive We are part of a community. Everybody is invited and truly welcome to join. 3. Curious We are constantly pioneering, experimenting, reinventing ourselves, striving to become better. 4. Energetic We are active people. We are full of positive energy. We never stop. Always going for the extra mile. 5. Responsible We have a natural drive to take care of each other, our product, our planet and our brand. Together, we will do our part. |
The Company Today
Who is the CEO?
Daniel Neukomm is the CEO of La Jolla Group from 2013 to present. La Jolla Group holds the clothing license of O’Neill.How many staff do they have?
O’Neill has 700 employees and is ranked 5th among it’s top 10 competitors.
How much revenue do they earn?
O’Neill has a revenue of $343M.
Where are they located?
O’Neill Wetsuits LLC is located at 1071 41ST Ave Santa Cruz, CA, 95062-4400 United States. O’Neill operates from headquarters in Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, The Netherlands.Do they have a foundation / non-for-profit arm?
They don’t have a foundation or non-for-profit arm.Which products do they specialize in?
O’Neill specializes in Apparel, Snowwear, Swimwear, Surfwear and Lifestyle.
THERE ARE MANY ASPECTS TO SURFBOARD SELECTION THESE ARE THE POINTS TO CONSIDER
LENGTH
Typically surfboards are measured in inches. The length is measured from the nose to the tail. Choosing the length of the surfboard is dependant on your size (weight, height), board type and waves conditions you wish to use the board for.
WIDTH
The widest point of the surfboard is measured from rail to rail. Generally the wider the surfboard the more stable the board, while a board with smaller width maintains better speed and performance.
BOARD THICKNESS
Surfboard thickness is measured from the top deck to the bottom. The thickness again has a bearing on the board’s performance. Professional surfers will tend to go for the thinner boards as they are lighter and offer better performance.The thicker boards are stronger and because there is more foam under the surfer the boards are more stable.
ROCKER
The bottom curve of a surfboard. Generally the more rocker the surfboard has the more loose (manoeuvrable) the surfboard will be. Where the flatter rocker surfboards will be faster, although they will lack the looseness. The nose is the tip of the surfboard, the nose can vary in shapes and size. Basically the thinner the nose the more response the board will perform, while wider noses are better for stabilization.
STRINGER
Used to increase the strength of a surfboard, a stringer (normally made from wood) runs down the length of a surfboards (typically in the centre of the board from the tip of the nose to the tail).
Boards built with Epoxy, Carbon Fibre and soft boards generally don’t have stringers.
FINS
Generally heavier surfers require larger fins to hold the waves better. Although if you prefer to ride a looser (less hold in the waves), smaller fins would be a better option.
FIN CONSIDERATIONS
Fin configurations have an effect on the ways your surfboards perform.
The following are some of the more common fin configurations.
SINGLE FIN
The single fin was the original fin configuration for surfboards. Based on the idea of the sailboat keel. Single fins are added stabilization and control on the powerful, larger waves, although lack manoeuvrability
TWIN FIN
Are great for small waves, being fast and manoeuvrable, but when put into tight spots on larger waves, they become hard to control. Popular with Fish surfboards.
THRUSTER 3 FIN
Widely recognized as the standard fin configuration, the thruster answers the shortcomings of the single fin and the twin fins configurations.
The thrusters give you stabilization, control and manoeuvrability in all types of surfing conditions.
This concept was the brainchild of Australia’s Simon Anderson
QUADS 4 FINS
With four fins in the water, Quads boasts an extraordinary amount of holding power in larger surf.
You may think that having four fins would sacrifice speed by creating more drag, but this is not the case.
The both sets of fins are working together on the rail, which makers believe they creates less drag than a board with a centre fin.
The manoeuvrability isn’t sacrificed either, with fins directly under your back foot, the quads are very responsive.
KEEL
Similar setup to the Twin Fin, although smaller (low profile) fins are generally placed wider (closer to the rails) on the surfboard.
Popular with Fish and Egg / Retro surfboards.
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