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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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How to Build Your Surfboard Quiver

A typical beginner’s quiver will look like this

Or this

If really enjoy paddling or are just ill informed.

There are really no set rules for constructing a quiver, but if you want to avoid spending thousands of extra dollars, there are a few guidelines you can follow: Read the rest of this entry »

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Advanced Surfers! Funboard Breakdown

So you like the feel of your longboard, but the thrill of carrying 10 feet of surfboard to and from the beach is slowly losing its charm? Sick of doing the shortboard paddle? These boards will breathe new life into your surfing and keep you smilin in the water. Read the rest of this entry »

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5 Female Surfers That Rip.

Sometimes its easy to assume that surfing is a man’s sport. Which isn’t exactly surprising given the kind of press “female surfers” get. There’s the Reef Girls, whose job description consists entirely of posing for photos in revealing, skintight neoprene; the fact that WSP doesn’t even list female surfers on their site; and the fact that a quick Google search for “Top Women Surfers” will get you an AskMen Top 10 Listing that features a bunch of poser women selected based off appearances (and Layne Beachley as a token addition).

But things are slowly changing, and the era of the bikini clad surfboard accessory association is finally coming to a close. Here are a few girls that could kick your ass in the lineup any day of the week.

05. Sofia Mulanovich

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Tired of Longboarding?

So you’ve learned how to ride a longboard surfboard and now you’re ready for a bigger rush—what’s the next step? While you could spend your time tweaking your fins, tail, and nose on a custom board, typically changing board shapes will yield the biggest difference in feel and performance.

Get the biggest bang for your buck—here are your potential future boards and the reasons why you should or shouldn’t give them a second look.

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5 Legendary Moments In Surfing

Every sport has its heroes: the massively talented untouchable legends that change and define the course of the pastime, with seemingly with every step they take. Some make their mark and quietly step back from the limelight, while others seem to chug on forever, building their legacy to unbelievable proportions. These are the events that made those heroes… Read the rest of this entry »

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