Taj Burrow riding Firewire Surfboard at J Bay

July 23rd, 2008 by admin

Surfer, Taj Burrow tears it up on a Firewire Surfboard at J Bay. Firewire takes a lickin’ and keeps on tickin’. These boards can be purchased in our shop. Please call (250) 725-4464 for more info.

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Rusty talks about Double D TL2 Surftech boards

July 23rd, 2008 by admin

Shaper, Rusty Preisendorfer talks about the new “Double D” TL2 surfboards from Rusty and Surftech.
These boards can be purchased in our shop. Please call (250) 725-4464 for more info.

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Skimboard Throwdown Flatland Skim Video

July 21st, 2008 by admin

Here’s some of the fun you can have on a skimboard with some practice.

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For the Moment Skimboard Video

July 21st, 2008 by admin

Pretty sick teaser on flatland skimboarding. Watch and Learn.

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How to get Through Waves – Duck Dive & Turtle Roll

July 21st, 2008 by admin

There are several ways to get through the waves out to the lineup. This video will explain some of the different methods used depending on the size of the surf and the size of the waves.

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How to Catch waves – Learning to Surf

July 21st, 2008 by admin

Quick intro on how to paddle into and catch waves.

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How to get tubed with Remote Control Surfer

July 21st, 2008 by admin

Little Ripper, YEAH!

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Travel Checklist

July 21st, 2008 by admin

Every Trip is different and will require a different packing
list, but here is a list that will help you prepare for your trip. Do some
research on the area that you will be traveling to and gear up accordingly.

Gear
- Boards
- Board bag
- Backpack
- Fins
- Fin keys
- Wax
- Wax comb
- 2 Leashes
- Ding repair kit & Stickers
- Baggies
- Rashguards
- Wetsuit
- Traveling surf racks /Tie Downs
Clothes
- Shirts (short & long sleeve)
- Shorts
- Long pants
- Belt
- Underwear
- Socks
- Board trunks
- Sandals
- Shoes (hiking boots or sneakers)
- Fleece pullover
- Rain poncho
- Hat (baseball cap, toque, etc)
Money and Important Documents
- Passport
- Visas
- Drivers license or ID card
- Vaccination certificate
- Address/Phone list
- Addresses to embassies
- Tickets (airline, boat, train, bus)
- Travelers checks/cash
- Receipt for travel checks*
- Photocopies of key documents*
*carry separately
from originals
Hygiene
- Soap (body/face)
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Several towels
- Dental floss
- Comb/brush
- Shaving equipment
- Mirror
- Washcloth
- Fingernail clippers
- Moisturizer
- Detergent
Health
- Sun protection
- Lip balm with SPF
- Sunglasses
- Eye glasses/contact lenses
- First aid kit
- Insect repellent
- Iodine
Pills, Liquids and tablets
- Vitamins
- Pain relievers
- Motion sickness tablets
- Fever tablets
- GSE – Grapefruit Seed Extract
- Antacid
- Laxative
- Allergy pills (anti-histamines)
- Water purifying tablets
Miscellaneous
- Map(s)
- Tent (if camping)
- Sleeping Bag
- Mosquito net
- Lantern
- Water purifier
- Compass / GPS Equipment
- VHF Radio / Satellite Phone
- Binoculars
- Alarm clock
- Earplugs
- Pens
- Notepads
- Envelopes
- Water proof watch
- Flashlight
- Solar calculator
- Wall socket adapter
- Bungee cords/rope
- Duct tape
- Swiss army knife
- Can/bottle opener
- Corkscrew
- Utensils
- Spare batteries
- Extra glasses
- Super glue
- Safety pins
- Sewing kit
- Calendar
- Business cards
- Cell phone
Photo/Video Equipment
- Camera
- Film / Memory Cards
- Flash
- Extra lenses
- Camera bag
- Lap Top Computer
- Camcorder
- Blank tapes
- Charger
- Tripod
- Dry Bag / Pelican Case

Books

- Guidebook
- Phrase book
- Novels
- Surf maps / guides

Music / Video

- MP3 player
- CDs
- H2O Audio case
Excursion Gear
- Group Tent
- Tarps & Ropes
- Woodstove / Cookstove
- Pots, Pans, Utensils>
- Guns/ Bows (Hunting)
- Lots of Food
- Hiking Boots
- Raingear
- Boat / Jet-Ski
- Rescue Sled
- Gas
- Radios / GPS
- Life Jackets
- Anchor
- Dry Bags

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Surf Stronger: Core Training with Serena Brooke

July 21st, 2008 by admin

Great video for surfers that want to get in better shape and improve their abilities.
Surf Stronger can be purchased here.

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Muscles Used for Surfing

July 21st, 2008 by admin

This is why you get sore after a long session.

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