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The Top 10 reasons a Degree33 surfboard is the best gift of the Christmas season.

November 21st, 2011 by admin

The Top 10 reasons a Degree33 surfboard is the best gift of the Christmas season.

10. You want to see Santa try and stuff that 10′ log down your chimney.

9. Because you can’t hide it, you get to use your board early.

8. You want to be more like Matthew McConaughey.

7. There’s nothing like seeing your kids pee their pants in excitement.

6. Surfing on Christmas day is as Christmas as it gets.

5. You need something else to stuff in your garage.

4. Building your own board out of a tree would take to long.

3. Buying a Rusty board cost twice as much.

2. It’s the only thing you’ll be riding this season. :0

And the #1 reason a Degree33 surfboard is the best gift of the season…

1. Because fruitcake sucks.

 

Did we miss one of your Top 10 Reasons? Comment below and tell us what it is.



Looking to make that move from a longboard to something shorter?

June 9th, 2011 by admin

So you’ve come to a point in your surfing where you’re ready for a little more maneuverability but not ready to make the jump to a shortboard (by the way, that’s the vast majority of you that have never surfed anything other than a longboard). But what do you switch to? Read the rest of this entry »



Beginner Surfers Listen Up! This is the board you start on.

May 30th, 2011 by admin

picture of learning to surfWhen you’re learning to surf, picking the right surfboard is crucial. I know that in the beginning you can’t tell the difference between all the different shapes. You can tell that some are long and some are short. You can tell that some are pointed and some are more round. But that’s really as far as most beginners can go and there’s nothing wrong with that… except that you could pick the wrong board unknowingly and make a huge mistake. Read the rest of this entry »



Advanced Sufers! Add Some Personality To Your Quiver

May 22nd, 2011 by Rob

Looking for a board with personality, huh? Not gonna lie. Choosing between these two boards is like picking which of your children you love the best. We will concede, however, that these boards ride unlike anything else we’ve ever seen. Read the rest of this entry »



“30 Day Ride It Surfboard Guarantee” Leaving Other Shops Panicked They’ll Lose Business

May 15th, 2011 by admin

We had a guy come and buy a board from us the other day and he told us an interesting but sad story.surfboard-guarantee

He had just the week before bought a board from another retailer, took the board out, surfed it, and didn’t like the way it rode at all. When he tried to take it back to them to exchange it they said, “Sorry we cant take back used boards.” So instead of buying another board from them, he gave them the finger (his words not mine) and came and bought a board from us.

This got us thinking. If someone doesn’t like our boards… Read the rest of this entry »



Calling all Ladies! Women on Waves Event May 11th & 12th

May 6th, 2011 by holly

Our good friend Peggy Hall is putting on an event this coming week that we wanted to be sure to let you all know about. She is an an avid surfer, certified yoga instructor, surf-nutrition specialist and the creator of the first-ever yoga program specifically for surfers!

Degree 33 Surfboards fully endorses anything she and her husband David put their hands to, and we know this will be a great event. Here’s the scoop:

W.O.W. (“Women on Waves”) Wellness Retreat

No experience necessary! Read the rest of this entry »



5 Tips For Selling Your Surfboard On Craigslist

April 25th, 2011 by Rob

How to sell a surfboard online

So you’re clearing out your garage and you stumble upon your gnarly old shortboard from the 80′s. Except now you’re 40 lbs heavier and its been ages since you last caught a wave. Now what?

Well if you don’t want all the hassle of a yardsale, or trying to haggle it out with a surf shop, why not sell it online? Craigslist is completely free, reaches thousands of locals, and gets good consistent results. BUT before you slap together a listing, here’s how to make sure you get the most you can for your old stick without any of the bother. Read the rest of this entry »



Longboarder or shortboarder, you will love this video

April 23rd, 2011 by Luc Stokes

Whether you’re a longboarder or shortboarder there’s some footage in this video that will stoke you out. There’s even some great stuff on one of those finless Alaia boards. Super sick stuff. Watch it!

 



How to take it and give it… Compliments in the water that is.

April 21st, 2011 by Luc Stokes

This is one of the blogs we like to read. They usually have some cool articles and stuff. This one was from a while back that I forgot to post. This is a good lesson, not just for surfing, but for life. Read the rest of this entry »



10 Tips To Help You Plan Your Next Surf Trip

April 16th, 2011 by Rob

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Does the thought of spending your summer vacation kicked back on the hot sand, drinking a beer, and eating fish tacos in between epic surf sessions have you reaching for your phone to call in sick for the week? Do you spend your time dreaming of the perfect surf trip but never bring yourself to actually plan?

Today we walk you through some of the top surf spots in the world and how to make sure your dream surf trip goes off without a hitch. Read the rest of this entry »