Simmons pioneered the modern surfboard, taking it from a solid-wood plank of near-Titanic proportions to something portable and, most importantly, maneuverable. As pre-eminent surf historian Steve Pezman puts it, the board from then on became a tool of
'Storage Wars' films auction, finds old surfboards in Scotts Valley unit ...
By Stephen Baxter - Santa Cruz Sentinel Longtime surfer Harry Mayo, second from left, and Howard 'Boots' McGhee of the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum helped appraise old surfboards for an episode of A&E's 'Storage Wars' set to air Tuesday night.
Shaper's Alley: The Craftsmen building surfboards on the North Shore of Oahu
"Every surfboard design over time needed to be validated on the North Shore," 40-year resident and shaper for Bear Surfboards Randy Rarick explains. This includes the Koa wood and Willi-Willi (balsa) planks the ancient Hawaiians started surfing here
By JORDAN KAHN, Staff Writer Here's a closeup look at the intakes and power pod that is the WaveJet, a battery powered jet propulsion system for surfboards with 20 pounds of thrust. (NJ | Jordan Kahn) Water pours out of the intakes of the WaveJet,
Is a Channel Islands Al Merrick 5'10" POD Surfboard too big for me?
Q: On the website it says that this board should be ridden 6-8 inches shorter than regular short boards. my previous shortboard was an al merrick 5'11" that was way too skinny and barely kept me afloat.
im 5'4" around 140 lbs. i have an athletic build.
Is Stand Up Paddling a good date idea?
Q: I'd like to ask this girl I've worked with (and kissed a few times - celebrating a victory one night) to do something with me. She lives an hour away, and there are free Stand Up Paddling lessons in her area.
This is basically standing on a surfboard and using
A: It depends on the girl. She could be the type that is not into getting wet on a date or the type that enjoys whatever. Maybe ask her if she enjoys water sports before taking her.
Other than that, it sounds fun. A great idea because it's out-of-the-box!
I think that'd be a great date idea. You should just ask her(:
You may not get a lot of talking and interacting with her. But you guys can hang out around the beach or something afterwards.
Infinity Surfboards inks contract with Boardworks Surf
27.07.11
Industry Updates
Focus finds Infinity's performance Surf SUP's and progressive race designs
Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 26 July, 2011 : - - Encinitas -- Boardworks has announced that Dana Point, California based Infinity Surfboards will be joining the Boardworks roster, with first shipments arriving for Spring 2012. Infinity co- owner David Boehne noted, We are very excited about our new partnership with Boardworks.
How to Choose a Surfboard : Fiberglass vs. Epoxy Surfboards
Understand the differences between fiberglass and epoxy surfboards and some pros and cons of these types of surf boards in this free online video ...
Buyboardz Releases New Fish Surfboards
Fiberglass Fish Surfboard
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 24, 2008
Buyboardz is happy to announce an exciting new surfboard release, the fish surfboard, a board that has retained popularity since the 1960s. With its unique fish-like shape and very short length, the fish surfboard is making a comeback on surfing beaches everywhere, and Buyboardz now carries two types of specialized fish surfboards to meet the demand.
This comprehensive book - "Surfboards" - is about those magical objects that allow surfers to harness the natural power of an ocean wave to create a spectacular ...
Surfboards is a high-end, large format book exploring the past hundred years of efforts by surfers to find and build that perfect wave-riding vehicle for riding that perfect wave. Beginning with a brief history of the sport and its equipment, subsequent sections will deal with different categories and...
Surfboards.com: Killer Dana
Offers surf, skate and snow boards equipment, apparel and accessories.
Surfboard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Miniature of the Volkswagen Bus with only one surfboard ... Modern surfboards are made of polyurethane or polystyrene foam covered with layers of ...
Surfboards Etc.
Online retailer of surfboards, surf accessories, apparel, sunglasses, and bags from brands such as Quicksilver, Nixon, DaKine, and Hurley.