Welcome to “Fin Talks” - a series of interviews with the most talented and respected surfer/shapers in our industry. In these interviews, we will explore a wide range of topics related to fin design,...
What's in a name? Well, if the name is Campbell and we are talking surfboards, then half a century of design theory, innovation, and style. Malcolm and Duncan Campbell have spent the last 50...
Simply put, the skateboard wheels are the part of your skateboard that allows you to move, and help determine how fast you can go. Typically made of polyurethane, skateboard wheels come in a range...
Sizing Your Stand Up Paddle
There is a lot to consider when choosing the correct paddle length. The reason we give a range of paddle lengths for each stand up activity is because of the...
Choosing a Stand Up Paddle
1. ACTIVITY: Are you racer, surfer, whitewater or a versatile all water paddler? Start by choosing an activity to narrow your choices.
RACE: If competition is your thing, then you need a...
How to Cut Shafts and Glue T-tops on SUP Paddles
Sizing: Determine the size of your paddle by adding 6″-10″ to your overall height. If you paddle more frequently in the Surf, lean towards the...
Having worked in a Surf Shop for many years, these are very familiar questions.
Why do I need a leash?What size leash should I get?
What is the difference between all these leashes?
How thick should my...
Today’s Surf Wax is a high tech version of the old candles and paraffin that was originally used on surfboards for traction starting in the 1940’s. Today’s wax is formulated to work in specific...
In the 1950’s Jack O’Neill was a surfer in Santa Cruz, California. In Central California the water temps rarely get above 60, and in the winter is often in the 40’s. Jack wanted to...
Cold water Surfing is a reality for those of us living in the Northeast. We get a break late in the Summer when the water temps often reach into the 70’s. But we all...