"THE" Degree33 Surfboards Blog

Surfboard Travel: Which Airline Do I Choose?

We get it. Digging through the baggage policy section of a poorly cobbled together airline site is probably the last thing you want to do before you head out on a surf vacation. Don’t panic, we’ve done all of that for you. Read the rest of this entry »

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Surf Hero: Hideaki Akaiwa – A man who braved it all for his wife, family, and community during the Japanese tsunami. Would you have dove in?

Many of you have heard about the earthquakes and ensuing tsunami driven destruction that followed. A city of 162,000 people submerged in raging currents, downed power lines, and hazardous debris.

This is the story of the man who braved it all for his wife. Read the rest of this entry »

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11 Reasons Buying A Surfboard From Us Is Unavoidable

There are hundreds of surfboard companies out there. You got the local guy shaping in his backyard, the beach side shop, the house hold names that build their boards by the thousands, and then you’ve got us… Why would you buy a board from us? I’m glad you asked.

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The Robot Surfboard Revolution is Upon Us.

Pukas – Tecnalia Surfsens project from Pukas Surf on Vimeo.

“Surfing is still a sport governed by feelings. The driving forces behind this joint project, PUKAS and TECNALIA, aim to ‘turn feelings into facts and figures’.”

Smart surfboard or way too much technology?
Let your voice be heard, comment below.

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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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Tips on Cleaning Your Wetsuit

Does your wetsuit smell like an angry homeless raccoon has taken up residence inside?

Does chopping onions no longer bother you because the experience is small peanuts in the face of the fumes emanating from your suit?

Does it appear as though you are incessantly weeping while you surf because you ACTUALLY ARE due to the prodigious stench of your trusty wetsuit?

If your wetsuit is starting to smell, these are your prime culprits: Read the rest of this entry »

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