{"title":"Know the Break","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pipeline","title":"Pipeline","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePIPELINE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHollow blue chamber,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ereef lifts the ocean to light—\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eone breath, then thunder.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Oʻahu's North Shore, deep-water swell meets a shallow volcanic reef and transforms into something instantly recognizable: a thick, hollow barrel pitching forward with weight and precision. For a fleeting moment, energy, bathymetry, and timing align to create one of the most iconic waves on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePipeline is not defined by size alone. It is defined by geometry. The abrupt rise of the reef forces the ocean upward, creating a cylindrical chamber of water that is both beautiful and unforgiving. The same conditions that produce its perfect form leave little room for error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis marker captures that moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wave is rendered in layered relief, with the pitching lip held proud above the darkened barrel beneath. The recessed interior creates depth and contrast, while the curved lines of the wave draw the eye into the hollow chamber at its center. Turn the marker in your hand and the light shifts across the surface, revealing the same geometry that has made Pipeline a benchmark for generations of surfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach marker is hand-finished and individually detailed to bring out the separation between lip, face, and barrel. The finish is intentionally understated—more surfboard than jewelry—allowing the form, texture, and engraving to do the work. Over time, the brass develops its own character, recording rounds played, pockets carried, and years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features the Swell Marks motto—\u003cem\u003eKnow the break. Mark your spot.\u003c\/em\u003e—and swell direction marks inspired by the northwest swells that bring Pipeline to life. A quiet reminder that every wave has a story long before it reaches shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFIELD NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h897dl\" data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eSolid brass construction\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n6nttl\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003ePrecision laser engraved artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fjrzpc\" data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eHand-finished satin surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r4uye5\" data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eDouble-sided design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r4uye5\" data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e1.25 in (32 mm) diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1753tku\" data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e0.125 in (3.2 mm) thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e1qyn3\" data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e19.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7eduyw\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eDevelops a natural patina with use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zqcwq7\" data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eCrafted in Coronado, California\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Swell Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44037765103750,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/6773\/3382\/files\/pipeline-brass-golf-ball-marker-wave-design.jpg?v=1787036338"},{"product_id":"trestles","title":"T·R·E·S·T·L·E·S","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRESTLES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwin lines gather,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003estone beneath remembers every\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eswell that finds its way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong the San Clemente coastline, Lower Trestles is built by what lies beneath the surface. Rounded cobblestones scattered across the seafloor shape incoming swell into clean, symmetrical peaks that have made the break a benchmark for performance surfing for generations. It is a place where consistency is earned through geology rather than chance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrestles is not defined by a single perfect wave. It is defined by repetition. Swell after swell arrives, interacts with the cobblestone bathymetry below, and unfolds into the balanced lefts and rights that have become instantly recognizable to surfers around the world. The wave rarely demands attention through sheer size. Instead, it rewards precision, rhythm, and flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis marker captures that relationship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe breaking peak is rendered in layered relief, while the recessed field beneath carries a cobblestone texture inspired by the submerged stones that shape the wave itself. The breaking foam is filled with resin and microballoons, a nod to the board builders of San Clemente's Surf Ghetto and the material used to shape and repair boards just up the coast. The lettering is carved with the weight and permanence of the concrete bridge pillars overlooking the break, grounding the design in the place itself. Finished with warm copper tones inspired by the late afternoon light over Lower Trestles, subtle blues and purples emerge across the surface as a quiet nod to the weathered stickers and graffiti that have long marked the trail to the beach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach marker is hand-finished and individually detailed to highlight the contrast between polished copper, engraved texture, and warm patina. The finish is intentionally restrained—designed to feel more like something carried for years than something displayed. Over time, the copper continues to evolve, recording rounds played, pockets carried, and seasons spent outside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features the Swell Marks motto—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnow the break. Mark your spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—alongside swell direction marks inspired by the southwest swells that bring Lower Trestles to life. A quiet reminder that remarkable waves begin long before they reach the shore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLiving Copper Finish\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of each Trestles marker is sealed to preserve its warm, late-afternoon copper finish. The reverse is left unsealed, allowing the heat-colored patina to naturally evolve through handling and time. 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