jun. 2009 - hawaiian south shore surf news

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NEWSLETTER JUNE 2009 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 15

June means summer

is officially here.

The south shore has

had a pretty consis-tent run of waves

during the last half of May. Fun waist to

head high surf for about 2 weeks

straight with really light winds. The

north shore has also

seen some out of season swell.

So stoked to finally

get “A Fly In The

Champagne.” I know there were a lot of

you waiting for this dvd to be available.

We will be showing it this

month…

We will be getting all

kinds of new gear for the summer. Stuff

like the new Viper MS Fins, Sea Specs

Sunglasses for surf-ing, and many more

surf accessories.

We will also be get-ting truckloads of

boards: Kook Box, Cole, JS, Takayama,

Bing, and C4 just to name a few.

Come in and check out all the newest

surf products for the

summer.

Aloha-

Keith

320 Ward Ave Tel 597 9055

E-mail [email protected]

Finally the dvd

that everyone has been waiting for is

now available. This documentary

takes a look into the lives of Kelly

Slater and Andy Irons

We will be show-

ing this movie for FREE June 13,

7:30 pm at the store.

Come down and see this movie for

free on the huge screen and don’t

forget your beach chairs and coolers.


Takayama Halo Fin

We are so confident you will like it we

have free demos available!! 95% of

the people that demo the fin like it.

Wave Grinder fin -

Gives the Board lift to give you

speed and help you catch

waves. We have demos for

you to try before you buy

Takayama

In The Pink Model

Catches waves with easy nose rides

like no other. Now in sizes from

7’6”. New Surftech In the pink

model are out 9’0” , 9’3” (New

color) and 9’6”

C4 9’3” Subvector

Nominated 2009 best design of the year.

Stable , fast, ride as a quad or 2+1 fin set

up. Concave deck for lower center of

gravity. Board comes with Paddle.

Vertra sunscreen

Tested and recommended by the Skin Cancer

Foundation.

Stays on all day long...matter a fact, its hard as

heck to wash off after a surf session

To remove Vertra I recommend using your fa-

vorite facial wash before wetting your face. I like

using Johnsons Baby Head to Toe. I dab some on

my face, rub in, then rinse with water and it

comes right off. Don’t wet the face first. –David

O’Neill 24-7 Hoody

Infused with Titanium to give you the most protec-

tion from the sun. Soft material is comfortable.

Surf Hat

This year we are selling surf hats

like crazy. Last year most

laughed at the idea. I guess it just

takes some time in getting used

to the idea and the look

Go Pro Digital Camera

* Movie mode with delay start

* Still pictures with manual

mode, or every few seconds on

auto mode.

* High quality - 5megs

* Wide angle lens

*Mount for surfboard

Cole BD3 AKA Trunk Board

Originally designed for Japan and now available in the

US. Last box of boards were sold out before they went on

the floor. 5 fin design, channels that run thru the whole

board, Bat Tail. This is the one Kelly Slater was ripping

on in the 5’5” x 19 1/4” Redux video that was just release

a couple of months ago. Customer reviews are nothing

but very excellent comments. Check out videos on our

site at hawaiiansouthshore.com, click on Cole surfboard

Hawaiian South Shore’s Best Sellers


Equipment Review

Versa Traction By Keith

I recently had a chance to try a brand new product called Versa Traction. This product is not a new variation of the deck pad, but a truly NEW product. It’s a peel and stick traction surface for your surfboard or stand up, and is designed to cover either the en-

tire deck or just parts of your board, like the nose area on a long board or sup. I was a little hesitant to stick this thing on my brand new board, but decided to give it a try. In fact, the only reason I agreed to have it put on my board was because Sunny Garcia has been using it and likes it so much that he bought into the company.

Installing the Versa Traction was pretty simple, but took a little time to get it all lined up and to make sure there were no air bubbles. There’s some residue on the pad that needs to be removed before you surf on it, so they recommend scrubbing the pad with a brillo pad and soap before you take it out for the first time. I didn't do this step and found it was very slippery for the first few waves, then it got more grippy the more waves I caught. I had to get used to the feel of a non-wax surface under my chest and feet, and I must say it was slippery when I wore my wetsuit top. It seems like when it

comes in contact with your skin it grabs on, but doesn't grab on to fabric. I think that’s a good thing because you don’t have to worry about your shorts or bikini getting worn by the surface of the pad. I am pretty stoked on this product and I’m sure you will be seeing more of these traction pads on boards. I think it’s a great new alternative to using wax. No more waxing your board and then scraping off that same wax (what a waste), and no more wax melting in your car or your board bag.

@ hawaiian south shore


Surf Travel

Mentawai Islands Indonesia

By Keith

I have been talking to lots of people lately that are heading to the Mentawais this summer. Some of them have never been there before, while others have been going every year for the last 10 years.

It got me thinking back to my trip there and how much I’d like to go back. I’ve been there just once in ‘05, stayed 18 days and surfed without a doubt, the best waves of my life. The only thing that’s been keeping me from making another trip there is

the travel time and cost. It takes 2 days to get to Sumatra from Hawaii, then another 10-12 hours from the harbor to the Mentawai Islands. The average price for a standard 11 day package ranges from $2500 to $3500 per person,

which includes 3 meals and soft drinks, but does not in-clude plane fare. There are also extra costs for travel insur-ance (a must have), anti malaria pills, board fees, spending

money during airport layovers. The waves there are really good... I mean really, really good. I’ve never seen waves like that except in surf movies.

There are a variety of waves ranging from super fun and rippable, to gnarly shallow spitting barrels. Out of our group of 6, I was the only goofy foot which worked out perfect for me since most of the waves we surfed were lefts.

There’s tons of charter boats that operate in this wave rich part of world so finding a boat is not a problem. The thing I

would consider most if you are thinking of going there for the first time, is to go with a group that has gone before. Usually these guys know a good boat with a good captain that can get you to the best spots with the best conditions.

The captain that we had has been driving boats there for 20 years, so he knew all the spots and when they would be working, so there was no wasted time checking a bunch of

spots. We pretty much showed up and the place was going off, which is really what you want because the next spot could be 40 minutes away.

You are pretty much guaranteed to score in the Mentawais. Out of the 18 days that I was there I had at least 10 days of perfect surf! I was pretty much satisfied after the first week, and any other good day of surf after that was just a bonus.

Bottom line is if you want to get the best waves of your life, go to the Mentawais. I think every surfer should experience that place at least once.

We offer a Mentawai package as well. The 72’ Oasis is a brand new boat that’s owned by guys from the Big Island. Check our website for booking info or www.surfinindonesia.com


Length: 6’6" - 9’

The Anchovy - A swal-

lowtail design that cre-

ates added flex in the

tail. Usually used on

longer Alaias for fuller,

mushier surf. This kind

of surf usually breaks

in deeper water and requires more pad-

dling. A longer slightly thicker board

helps with paddling. Typically with

added thickness you sacrifice flexibil-

ity, but the cut in the tail decreases

rigidity and increases the flex that is so

important in the Alaia.

Length: 5’5"- 7’0"

The Stuth - Developed in Noosa by Jacob

Stuth, and the Ausie Crew of Wegener

Surfboards. This board is for perform-

ance and trick surfing.

The Stuth model features a Parabolic

outline and concave bottom. It rides

much like a snowboard. Think carving in

powder. This board is a favorit of profi-

cient, progressive Alaia riders.

WEGENER ALAIA BOARDS AVAILABLE THRU

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