"THE" Degree33 Surfboards Blog
10 Great American Surf Cities
Whether you’re on the market for a once in a lifetime surf tour, a new lifestyle, or something to kill off a few minutes while you settle into the workplace, this list represents the best and brightest in the US. Killer waves, good atmosphere, year round surf—you’ll find a little of each sprinkled throughout the list. The best of the best from the shores of North Carolina to California; we’ve got a lotta ground to cover, so hold onto your board shorts and let’s get this shindig started. Read the rest of this entry »
Salty’s Guide To: 7 Things Surfboards Have In Common with Unicorns
A great surfboard is somewhat of a mythical creature (except with Degree33… all their boards rock!). That’s why when we find one we call it the “magic board”. So I thought, “What other things are mythical and elusive?” And I found all these similarities to unicorns. Here are my top 7!
1. Made of candy.
Little known fact: Unicorns taste like Mentos. The freshmaker.
I didn’t say it was good candy.
2. Grants you to power to fire rainbows out of your skull.
Hasn’t worked for you yet? You aren’t thinking enough wholesome thoughts while you paddle out on your surfboard. Perv. Read the rest of this entry »
Improve Your Stamina with Surfing Specific Fitness Training
Ever have days where you get into the water and end up completely bombed afterwards? We’re talkin’ seaweed sprouting out of your ears, sand in every pore, EXHAUSTED, and wishing you had more energy so you could keep shredding.
Thankfully, there’s a solution. Lucky you. Read the rest of this entry »
Impenetrable Surfboard Defense: How to Leave the Airport with Your Stick in One Piece
Traveling with a surfboard on a plane is like trying to get home from the grocery store without breaking any eggs. Most the time you’ll be ok but every now and then you break every one… LAME! So here’s a quick how-to on packing your surfboard to be “luggage handler proof”… or at least as close as it can be.
Salty’s Guide To: Surfer Chow – 5 Must Haves to Get Your Grub On.
After a hard day’s surfing, the first, last, and only thing on your mind is finding something cheap, messy, and tasty to chow down on. Today Salty reviews the biggest and best of surfer cuisine. Go get a sandwich if you’re lame.
- Sushi – What better way to celebrate the ocean in which you’ve just spent the afternoon frolicking, than voraciously consuming its denizens. Between the thinly sliced cuts of saltwater fish and the sea weed, it’s like EATING THE OCEAN, one tasty morsel at a time. And every surfer worth his salt knows that EATING THE OCEAN will make you surf better. Duh. Read the rest of this entry »
Dominate the Line Up and Prevent Injuries at the SAME Time with Surf Specific Yoga
Strength, balance, and flexibility are essential, not only to great surfing, but in giving yourself the best chances of staying healthy and avoiding injury.
I think we all can understand why balance is so important when it comes to surfing but I think sometimes we underestimate the importance of strength and flexibility.
From popping-up, to a bottom turn, and generating speed down the line, all of this is easier, smoother, and faster if you’re strong, flexible and well centered. Read the rest of this entry »
The Perfect Beach Body: Two Step Program
We’ve all had those days. Waking up to a blaring alarm at 5am so you can drag your exhausted body out of a warm comfy bed so you can chug some coffee, strap on your shoes, and go running in the frosty pre-dawn or at your local 24 hr gym.
An effective workout, no doubt; but with all the sleep deprivation, self motivation, and membership dues—it’s kind of a hassle.
If you’ve ever wondered how to get the toned, tight body you’ve always dreamed of without having to fight your workout at every turn, you NEED to try surfing. Read the rest of this entry »
Surfboard Giveaway: “Facebook 4000″ Winner is Announced
Congratulations to Gabe Maricich from Moorestown, NJ, winner of our most recent 4000 Facebook fan surfboard giveaway.
Gabe has decided to go with our 7′6″ Stepping Stone funboard. A great choice for the smaller NJ surf. Gabe will also soon be relocating to Portland, OR and I’m sure it will work great there too… although you may need a thicker wetsuit. 
Hey I know where you can get one. HAHA!
Salty’s Guide To: The Surfer Lifecycle
As a surfer its vitally important you understand the changes your lifestyle and body will experience during the awkward juncture between kookdom and total surfing mastery. Hair in strange places, voice cracking. Y’know the drill, and Salty understands your pain. Here’s what you should expect.
Week 1: You suck. It’s actually kind of unreal just how monstrously bad you are. You might as well be a newborn made entirely out of pie for all the impact you’re having on where the ocean takes you. Despite your best efforts at forward propulsion, all your board does is complacently float in place. You try to casually sit on your ride so people won’t notice your flailing inability to catch waves, but your attempts at rudimentary balance are foiled as your board tosses you off like a sack of rocks every time you so much as blink. Read the rest of this entry »
Surfboard Fin Setups Decoded – Part 1
Surfboard fin setups all do something a little different. Each one changes the way a board will feel and surf. Which fin setup should go on what type of board and in what type of surf condition do they perform the best. We attempt to demystify it for you… pictures and everything.
Single: Classic Form.
Description: A large center fin with a wide base set along the stringer.
Wave Type: Highly variable depending on skill level.
Characteristics:
- Great drive and balance
- Not terribly maneuverable.
- All but the most skilled will only be able to cruise in a straight line.
Style of Board: Longboard, Big Wave Guns, Retro Boards Read the rest of this entry »
