That Rare Moment You've Had With Whales .....Continued

That Rare Moment You've Had With Whales .....Continued

After pinning your empty Wyland art bag to your wall with the rest of your collage, you lay down on your bed, pondering. Wondering how, just how can you taste the signature flavor of Whale Tails chips again? The last five purchases were a flop, your friends keep stealing them! They searched your room and found your stash o' chips. Luckily you've been secretly training to be a parkour master in your apartment (the neighbors are excited).
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You walk in the store and look around, no familiar faces. So you proceed to the chip aisle and grab a bag, the last one! The purchase goes off without a hitch, but as you walk out the door: Johnny on the right, Timmy on the left. You bolt across the busy street playing real-life Frogger, only to meet Tommy and Smalls. Ducking into the the alley, bouncing off the wall onto the dumpster, and into an un-expecting older fellow's home really surprised your pursuers. The training has paid off. Apologizing, you bust out of his door into the hallway, and open the bag. A Whale Tails chip explodes with flavor in your mouth and your knees get weak as you slowly collapse to the corridor floor. You fall on your back, still crunching away in some type of euphoria, and drop the bag.
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Upon waking, you realize all the chips are gone, and the bag is a few yards down the hall. You get up to it and brush it off, only slightly scuffed. So you begin the walk of shame back to your apartment. Maybe, just maybe, next time, you'll get to eat 2 Whale Tails chips. How many times have you taken someones Whale Tails chips out of sheer chip hysteria? Let us know!

Eco-Friendly Surfing

Eco-Friendly Surfing

Recent news reports point to a depressing future for surfers because of global climate change. Climatologists are forecasting smaller waves in about 25% of the ocean, including some of the world’s most epic surfing spots. Beaches are shrinking as well, causing damage to coastal habitats on which some sea-life depends. The good news is that the world is waking up to the need for drastic ecological changes and, while some damage is irreversible, things can and are changing for the better of the environment. People have become more concerned about recycling and using products made from low-pollution and recyclable materials. Of course, the surfing community is leading the way and has become more eco-friendly with the use of green materials to make surfboards.

Surfboards were originally made of wood. Hundreds of years ago, Polynesians carved boards by hand from trees indigenous to their habitat. Surfboards with wood blanks are still made, and some surfers prefer them. They key to making an eco-friendly wood surfboard is to use wood from sustainable or farm grown trees; like balsa. Balsa is a strong, hard wood and the trees grow very quickly.

Surfboards are also being made with materials such as at least 40% recycled or biological based foam known as foam blanks. Using foam blanks is better for the environment because the recycled foam used didn’t end up in our landfills or watersheds. It’s also healthier for surfboard makers, reducing their exposure to toxic chemicals otherwise used in traditional polyurethane boards.

Each of us must do our part in diminishing the impact of global warming by reducing our carbon footprint. Every choice we make, from the surfboard we ride to the snacks we eat can make a difference. At Whale Tails Tortilla Chips we employ environmentally sound business practices such as using organic ingredients and degradable packaging. Contact us for more information about our mission and to find our products. Remember, if we all make small changes we can make a big and lasting impact for the better.

Whales Around Wales

Yesterday my old friend and I were sharing a bag Whale Tail Tortilla Chips when he held a chip up, looked at it, and said, "You know, just last summer I visited Wales."
Except I thought he meant, "I visited whales."  And I thought that was pretty cool.  "Like Seaworld?"  I said, "Or did you go whale-watching?"
"Nah, man."  He shook his head.  "Wales.  United Kingdom.  It's west of England.  I had fish and chips, but I like these fish chips better."  He scooped the salsa with the Whale Tail and laughed.
But I was kinda bummed out.  "So you didn't see any whales?"
"No, but I liked visiting Wales.  I don't know if any whales swim around there."
Which got me thinking, as I looked at the crashing waves.  Are there whales jumping and diving and being awesome around Wales?  Can I visit Wales and visit whales at the same time?  Did the people of Wales name themselves after the free-spirited whales and just can't spell?
Normally I don't do "research" or "reading" but for this I just had to know.  I found out that no, the Welsh aren't named after whales (lame), but on the coast there are whales!  Whales in Wales is actually real.  Mind blown.  Earth is awesome.  Whales (and Wales) rule.
But dude, what species?  I got you covered, bro.  Minke and Pilot whales like to hang out by Wales in the summer, while Fin and Killer whales only drop in and wave a fin every once in a while.  Welsh people also see dolphins, seals, and sharks!  When did Wales become totally rad?
Wait, Wales was always totally rad, because it sounds like whales, and has actual whales.  Just let it hang.  I've already done too much thinking for today, so I'm celebrating the coolness of Wales with Whale Tail Tortilla Chips.  Makes sense to me.
If you want to know more about whales or about our product, contact us today!