Sophia Johnston at her home break in Maui.
Riding a 5'9" custom Monarch Surfboards "Mookie"
Film by Jake Houglam | Edit by Sophia | Music by Frank Camuglia
All models designed by John.
Inspired by countless hours over the past decade,
working on thousands of different surfboards
in shops and factories around the world.
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A surfboard is an extension of yourself that allows you to connect with and share the energy of the ocean.
We believe in a lifestyle where the pursuit of happiness is so radical that we end up living our dreams, mindfully, every day.
Surfing is one of many sports where humans can tap into raw life force energy, or a flow state.
We recognize waves as energy moving through water.
We yearn to find a source that we can tap into when we need it most.
Monarch not only promotes this in surfing, but in any way you tap into the natural life force energy that is flowing through all.
— John
Meet John the Shaper
The Humble Bee. I could sit here and write an extremely intricate essay (I’m going to do it anyway) about the way this board came out. In short, as the great Muhammad Ali once said, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” – that’s exactly how she feels. read more ...
— Danny Collins
I’ve been riding a 6’9 humble bee twin pin, and it’s become my go-to board. Perfect down the line speed, but enough control to schwaxk the lip. read more ...
— Neal From
Hands-down the impeccably shaped American crafted surfboards from monarch are the best I’ve ever ridden. read more ...
— Gareth Hoernel