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Nov 30, 2012 -
Dec 16, 2012
- First created · 4 backed
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- Website: NESurf.com
Pledge $38 or more
123 backers Limited (17 of 140 left)
ONE NEW YEAR'S BEANIE - Choose from one of the three styles (see details in the text). Receive a confirmation email prior to December 22nd. Beanie shipped by end of January. Includes USPS 1st class shipping.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $47 or more
63 backers All gone!
ONE BEANIE DELIVERED BY CHRISTMAS* - Get one of the first 100 beanies in one of the three styles (see details in text). Includes USPS 1st class shipping by December 17. *Subject to USPS performing as advertised.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Ships within the US onlyPledge $76 or more
22 backers Limited (18 of 40 left)
TWO NEW YEAR'S BEANIES - Choose two of the three styles. Receive a confirmation email prior to December 22nd with details about the beanies. Beanies shipped by end of January. Includes USPS 1st class shipping.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $114 or more
21 backers Limited (4 of 25 left)
THREE NEW YEAR'S BEANIES - Get all three beanies. Receive confirmation email prior to December 22nd. Beanies shipped by end of January. Includes USPS 1st class shipping.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Add $30 to ship outside the USPledge $200 or more
1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)
BEANIE + SURF LESSON - Get a beanie and a 2-hour surf or SUP lesson from SickDay Surf in Wellfleet Cape Cod. Receive confirmation email prior to December 22nd. Beanie is shipped in January 2013. Includes USPS 1st class shipping. Surf lesson can take place any time between June-September 2013.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Ships within the US onlyPledge $2,200 or more
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
THREE BEANIES SHIPPED BY DECEMBER 17+ CUSTOM WOOD LONGBOARD BY JUNE 2013 - Get all three beanies shipped by December and a custom made renewable wood longboard shaped by Shawn Vecchione. Longboard delivered by June 2013. Includes USPS 1st class shipping for the beanies. Longboard can either be picked up at Vec or we'll help you make other shipping arrangements.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Ships within the US onlyPledge $3,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
THREE BEANIES SHIPPED BY DECEMBER 17 + FACTORY TOUR + HAVE CONE WINDER MACHINE NAMED AFTER YOU - Get all three beanie choices, have a new cone winder machine named after you at our fiber factory near Middlebury, Vermont and take a tour of the factory next year (it's a small factory with a big spirit). We'll help with travel plans that fit your schedule. Beanies shipped by December 17 via USPS 1st class.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Ships within the US only
Creator Skye Mitchell on March 1
Oh, Mike. It's a wonder you couldn't hear my delight from here. I am so, so thrilled with my beanie. I chose Block Island, and it is perfect. It's the first beanie that has ever comfortably accommodated my longish, thick hair. And it's so SOFT! So thick and lush. So beautifully handcrafted. And the smell -- it smells like clouds, and rock-tumbled icey water, and wind through tall trees. Someone should bottle that!
Australia decided to take March 1st and the first day of Autumn, to heart. We have coolish-for-us temperatures, as well as wind and rain. It's perfect early beanie weather, and I took full advantage of that today. People have been so interested and touched by its story, and so impressed by the quality and softness. I think your web site will be getting a lot of visitors from this part of the world. My evil but very beautiful Siamese cat instantly tried to claim it, and was about to curl up and go to sleep on it before I even had the chance to try it on! I'm guessing she could smell and sense the love and the creatures involved in its making. She's just going to have to buy her own!
I cannot thank you all enough. You have created something so very special, and I am proud and grateful to have been able to support it. I will cherish my First Edition beanie, and I wish the world for N.E.Surf.
Thank you, too, Sally Mae and friends. I love that I have a little piece of you to keep close. x
Creator Tom McMillian on February 27
During this cold winter, I've been putting my Martha Vineyard beanie to good use. It's a pleasure to wear!
Creator Mark G. Davis & Janna Ostoya on February 25
Did we tell you love our beanies? No?? We love our beanies. Thanks!
Creator Beau Gagne on February 19
My beanie arrived, it's wonderful and fantastic quality, thanks so much! Looking forward to your next project!
Creator Derric on February 12
I received mine. It's awesome! I've been wearing it all the time :-)
Thanks for a great beanie
Creator Kevin Hoyt on February 8
Mine arrived today! Well made and keeps my ears nice and warm... can't wait to take it with me to scuba diving :-)
Creator Mike Marks - N.E.Surf on February 6
I also want to thank everyone who volunteered to receive their beanies later. That was wonderful and much appreciated.
Creator Mike Marks - N.E.Surf on February 6
It looks like nearly all of the beanies, except for some Block Islands and few orders for multiple beanies that included Block Islands, were shipped between February 1-5. The caveat is that some orders dribbled in long after we asked for them so I'm not 100% sure of exactly how many orders there will be (more might come in tomorrow).
In VT we were short Block Islands - I'll be getting those beanies any day now and should have them out by Monday 2/11 at the latest.
We are now all out of Sally Mae fiber. The beanies I'm getting this week will be the last of the run. The actual count for the first run will be roughly 300 beanies, not the 400 we anticipated. The Nantucket style was preferred 2/1 over the others and mostly used brown fiber - this messed up our planning. We shoulda-woulda-coulda limited orders for each particular style at the pledge stage - that would have enabled us to complete the intended run of 400 - but we didn't.
Mailbox camping is not recommended. But if you're in the USA and asked for something other than a Block Island and you haven't received it by by Monday, February 11, please let me know.
Thanks for your support, patience and understanding.
Mike
Creator Kevin Hoyt on February 6
How did the trip to VT go? Should we all be camped out by our mailboxes?
Creator Dave O'Meara on January 26
Hey Mike, it's been seriously hot here in Aus and I don't envisage the need for a good warm Beanie for several months at least. It sounds like there are plenty of very needy cold bare heads in your neck of the woods, so I gladly volunteer to wait until you get your supply requirements back in order. Cheers.
Creator Mike Marks - N.E.Surf on January 26
I'm heading up to VT on Wednesday Jan 30th to ship out the New year's beanies. I received this note from Liz and Jodee last night: "we are going to be about 25 hats short due to mishap with the yarn, it couldn't be predicted until knitting started." I don't know what that means yet (is it for one style of hat or across the board), but I do know that 25 people will be disappointed and that we'll do everything possible to make them happy.
Creator Kevin Hoyt on January 25
How about a quick update?
Creator Eric Gasser on January 8
One of the highest quality products I've supported on KickSarter! Outstanding. I just order a second beanie via your site for myself. My wife confiscated the first one. :)
Creator Scott on December 21
I just received my beanie today, happens to be my birthday :) Well worth the money and will probably end up buying a couple more in the near future. Congrats on your success!
Creator Mike Marks - N.E.Surf on December 20
Glad to hear you like it. It looks like we'll have enough fiber to make another 75-100 beanies. We're working on a simple order page that should be up and running by the first of the year.
Creator JMC266 on December 20
Just got my beanie & it's awesome, now I want the other two hats! Are the other beanies going to be for sale anytime soon?
Creator Sarah Oliver on December 17, 2012
Hi Mike, So excited you got your funding - and then some! The hat and lesson are for my brother for Christmas. He is going to LOVE them both. We spend time in Woods Hole in the Summer so I think a family trip to Orleans in July or August is in order. I have a feeling my husband and 2 kids are going to want a lesson too. I wish you loads of success with your venture. I love products made in America! Best, Sarah
Creator Skye Mitchell on December 17, 2012
❄ ❅ I'm so thrilled for you all! ❅ ❄
Creator Mike Marks - N.E.Surf on December 15, 2012
The beanies stretch to fit the "normal" range of adult head sizes. The MVY fits larger heads because of its extra height. If you have trouble wearing hats because your head is small then you might have a problem with our beanies as well.
Creator Rafael C on December 15, 2012
Hi Mike,
is the beanie a one size fits all?
Creator David C. Smith on December 11, 2012
I really like the video, excellent shots of surfing, lighting and the New England countryside. Much success with this venture.
Creator LeeRay Costa on December 2, 2012
Great project Shawn. Happy to support you and your friends. Good luck!
Creator Mike Marks - N.E.Surf on December 1, 2012
Thanks. Sally Mae's a cutie!
Creator Skye Mitchell on December 1, 2012
Gorgeous beanies! But I have to be honest - you had me at 'Sally Mae'. :)