Category : Surf Education

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

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 »

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

When 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 »

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Advanced Sufers! Add Some Personality To Your Quiver

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 »

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5 Tips For Selling Your Surfboard On Craigslist

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 »

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

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 »

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If a Used Surfboard is On Your Radar, You May Need To Reconsider

We received a call the other day and it reminded us of why you have to be so careful when purchasing a used board.

This guy had just bought a used board from someone he found on craigslist. He was in a hurry to get it, so he went over to this guys house to pick it up.

Well, by the time he got there it was getting dark and so he looked the board over under the street lights. After a good inspection (as good as can be done in the dark) he thought it looked ok and paid the guy for the board.

BUT CHECK THIS OUT!

When he got it in the sun the next day he found out the board had all kinds of damage that he couldn’t see the night before. Read the rest of this entry »

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Not All Surf Shops Are Created Equal – 4 Things Great Shops Have In Common

Today I wanted to vent a little and talk about some of the elitism going on out there in surf shops around the country.

Unfortunately surfing is a very guarded industry. The mentality for some is, “If you don’t surf, don’t start.” This is the most ridiculous attitude for an industry that is supposed to be about soul and spirit. It honest to God makes me a little sick to my stomach to see this attitude.

I know where this attitude comes from though… Read the rest of this entry »

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Advanced Surfers! Ultimate vs. Hanger

One of the most common questions we get asked in the warehouse is the difference between the Hanger and the Ultimate.

Which do I buy? Tell me errthang.

To make an entirely gratuitous analogy, it’s like choosing between driving Stick or Auto. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Surfer Diet – Things you need to consider if you want to reach peak performance.

Like any other sport, surfing can be done casually…

You wake up at noon and mosy on over to the beach for a weekend rip sesh with a few buddies. Afterwards you grab an In-N-Out Burger, fries, and a chocolate shake and spend the rest of the afternoon napping.

And there’s nothing wrong with that picture.

But like any other sport, when you want to take it to the next level, you have to start doing all the hard stuff. That’s right, the dawn patrol, the extra workouts, the diet—you know the drill. The nice part about surfing is that it can be done in any physical condition, but of course the better shape you’re in the more radical your potential becomes.

Surfing can be very very casual, or very challenging and competitive—it all depends on what you hope to get out of it. Read the rest of this entry »

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Advanced Surfers! Pivot Fish Vs. Flyin Fish

When someone says they are looking for a fish typically they are wanting a small wave devouring alternative to their shortboard and our fish will satisfy that appetite. Here’s the quick and dirty on the Flyin Fish and Pivot Fish. Read the rest of this entry »

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