Channel Islands M23 Surfboard Review

M23 Channel Islands Surfboard Review Irwin Langeberg recently traveled to Indonesia and was able to demo a Channel Islands M23 surfboard. One of the guys on the trip talked Irwin in to giving the M23 a try. Had that opportunity not been available he would have never tried one out. After returning home Irwin immediately […]

O’Neill EPIC 4/3MM BACK ZIP WETSUIT REVIEW

O’Neill EPIC 4/3MM BACK ZIP WETSUIT REVIEW

O’Neill EPIC 4/3MM BACK ZIP WETSUIT REVIEW O’Neill EPIC 4/3MM BACK ZIP WETSUIT REVIEW. The O’Neill Epic 4/3 Wetsuit is a price point wetsuit with premium features. This wetsuit continues to be carried over in the O’Neill line year after year.  The high demand for this wetsuit testifies to what a great value it is! […]

Xcel Comp X 5.5/4.5 Hooded Wetsuit Review

Xcel Comp X 5.5/4.5 Hooded Wetsuit Review The Xcel Comp X Wetsuit was the 2017 SIMA wetsuit of the year! This is the wetsuit most the local guys are stoked on. This is the also the wetsuit that most of our shop staff and team riders are wearing. What’s different about this wetsuit? It comes […]

Surf Durt Sunscreen

SurfDurt Sunscreen Review

SurfDurt Sunscreen Review As a surfer, sun protection is always something to be aware of. Traditional sunscreens are oily and end up washing off easily during your surf session. Some sunscreens work better than others but are frequently very expensive. Recently a friend showed me a sun protection product called surfdurt which I tried and […]

Choosing a Big Wave Surf Leash

Choosing a Big Wave Surf Leash

Choosing a Big Wave Surf Leash When choosing a big wave surf leash, there are a lot of different options out there today, so do your homework and choose a big wave leash that has the features you are looking for. This is not a time to try and save a few bucks. Get a […]

Channel Islands Peregrine Surfboard Review

Channel Islands Peregrine Surfboard Review by Deklyn Wood Channel Islands Peregrine Surfboard Review -Finding the right surfboard is always a challenge and on the Oregon coast this is magnified by how quickly conditions change. However Channel Island Surf boards have always lived up to this challenge and for the past year and a half I […]

Xcel Infinti 3mm 5 Finger Glove Review

Xcel Infinti 3mm 5-Finger Glove Review

Xcel Infinti 3mm 5 Finger Glove Review Xcel Infinti 3mm 5 Finger Glove Review. These gloves have the perfect balance of flexibility and durability and performance. Although I love the feel of some of the thinner gloves out on the market, they traditionally don’t hold up very well. Surfing gloves are very intricate and the […]

Raglan Tide Watch SSS

Rip Curl Raglan Tide Watch SSS Review.

Raglan Tide Watch SSS If you’ve tried some of the digital tide watches on the market and been disappointed, you should take a look at the Raglan Tide Watch SSS. The Raglan Tidemaster features Rip Curl’s legendary ATS (automatic tide system), which includes tide height,  direction, moon phase, date, and time.  The Raglan Tide Watch […]

Xcel Infiniti Comp 2mm Hood Product Review

Xcel Infiniti Comp 2mm Hood Product Review STYLE: AQS82715 The Xcel Infiniti Comp 2mm hood is a flexible light weight surfing hood. It has a single layer neck and no sun visor bill for a comfortable streamline fit. The hood is made with 100% ultra-stretch neoprene for extreme flexibility and performance. The 2mm neoprene is […]

Channel Islands Surfboard Review The New Flyer

Channel Islands Surfboard Review The New Flyer Channel Islands Surfboard Review The New Flyer – Wow, with so many amazing Al Merrick models/designs to choose from, it’s fun to give a little feedback on some of my favorites.  Originally, I was looking at The New Flyer as a board for softer summer surf without sacrificing […]