Freestylin' with Bro
You've heard of the dude. But unless you've visited Patagonia HQ, taken a Surfclass in Ventura or happen to be a freestyle Frisbee player, chances are you haven't heard of the bro. I'm talking about Chipper "Bro" Bell, the voice of Patagonia and 11-time World Freestyle Frisbee Champion. Check out Chipper Bro in action 0:42 into this video from the Aloha Beach Festival which he organizes every year in Ventura. Thanks for all you do brother.
[Photo: Jamie Chantiles]
I was fortunate to meet Chipper "Bro" Bell when visiting the Patagonia mother ship. It felt like meeting someone I've known for years. Chipper's got a lot of ALOHA. We can learn alot by the example he sets every day. How can you go wrong following the example of an 11X freestyle frisbee champ-ion?!?! Learned to Live with Aloha.
Posted by: Brant Lee | May 03, 2007 at 10:25 AM
"Beautiful" and "goin' in". Keep it spinnin' Chipper. Know that you are special.
Posted by: Steve Stracqualursi | May 04, 2007 at 07:55 AM
Chipper rocks. I remember coming to work one day when Chipper was on the phone responding to a woman who wanted to cash in on the Ironclad gurantee. She explained to him that she had just bought a new Patagonia jacket but her dog had promptly chewed a hole in it. Of course, she wanted to know if she could get a new one. Chipper didn't hesitate. He responded by saying "No problem. What kind of dog would you like?"
Keep it going Chip.
Ian
Posted by: ian yolles | May 15, 2007 at 09:29 PM
THOSE MOVES ARE CRAZY
Posted by: Nathan Bell | May 07, 2009 at 06:42 PM
Go Chipper Bro! Was trying to find the words for why this guy is so awesome even if you've only talked with him on the phone or seen him up-front in Ventura, and Brant nailed it: "It felt like meeting someone I've known for years." Perfect. That's a pretty cool personality trait, especially unique when it's genuine like that. Makes you feel good. Hilarious story by Ian, too, love it.
Posted by: kelly | May 08, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Our favorite Frisbee player just had a birthday too. Happy birthday Bro!
Posted by: Free | May 11, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Does anyone have info for the 2009 Aloha Beach Festival in Ventura? Anyone know who is in charge of vendors? Mahalo
Posted by: Beth Tildesley | June 03, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Hi Beth. Try contacting Surfclass.com. They should know.
http://surfclass.com/contact.html
Hope that helps.
Posted by: Free | June 03, 2009 at 02:45 PM
chipper bro is my uncle and he is the coolest guy in the whole world!
-jake
Posted by: jake | June 22, 2009 at 10:15 AM