Celebrate the 1st Annual Jamie Foy Day

Celebrate the 1st Annual Jamie Foy Day

RSVP For the Facebook Event Here COME CELEBRATE WITH JAMIE Join Jamie Foy, Island Water Sports, Deathwish Skateboards, Thrasher, Spitfire, Thunder Trucks, New Balance, Red Bull, Prosperity Brewing and Flanigans...
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Wave Pool Technology: 7 to Check Out

Wave Pool Technology: 7 to Check Out

There is no argument that Kelly Slater has changed surfing in HUGE ways during his lifetime. From board design to new maneuvers to unbelievable man-made wave technology, Kelly has worked...
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Surf Science: Why do Waves Break?

Surf Science: Why do Waves Break?

SURF SCIENCE 101: SHOP SURFBOARDS WHY DO WAVES BREAK? As we head into wave season in South Florida, we thought we would get back to the basics. Join us every...
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Skate 101: Maintaining and Rotating Wheels

Skate 101: Maintaining and Rotating Wheels

Eventually, skateboard wheels wear down. Even worse they can flat spot when riding on rough surfaces. Riding worn down wheels impacts riding experience since it decreases the diameter. It also...
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Surf Science: Surfboard Tail Shapes

Surf Science: Surfboard Tail Shapes

In this week’s Surf Science 101, we break down the basics of tail shapes. To put it simply…wider tails offer more stability and float, and will give you a faster...
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Skate 101: Skateboard Trucks Sizing Guide

Skate 101: Skateboard Trucks Sizing Guide

WHAT IS A SKATEBOARD TRUCK? The most durable component of your skateboard are the trucks. A skateboard truck is the metal part on your board shaped like a T. The...
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Surf 101: Try These Tips to Prevent Board Rash

Surf 101: Try These Tips to Prevent Board Rash

Board rash…we all hate it. It happens when there is repeat friction between the wax, board or even your swimsuit or rash guard and your skin. Board rash is an...
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Surf 101: 10 Unwritten Rules of Surfing

Surf 101: 10 Unwritten Rules of Surfing

Dos & Dont's of Surfing Sometime rules are a means to end total chaos. Many things also have underlining or unspoken rules of "do's" and "dont's". Today we will talk...
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What to Do When Sea Lice Ruin a Day at the Beach

What to Do When Sea Lice Ruin a Day at the Beach

A good day at the beach has been proven to benefit your mind, body and soul. But, summer news of a sea lice infestation at Pensacola Beach, red tides, and algae blooms...
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Skate 101: 6 Myths About Your Skateboard with Professor Schmitt

Skate 101: 6 Myths About Your Skateboard with Professor Schmitt

PAUL SCHMITT WEIGHS IN ON 6 OF THE BIGGEST MYTHS ABOUT YOUR SKATEBOARD How much do you really know about your ride? The Ride Channel talks with friend and skateboard...
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Two IWS Team Riders Qualify for the Rip Curl Grom Search Finals in Waco

Two IWS Team Riders Qualify for the Rip Curl Grom Search Finals in Waco

Two Island Water Sports team rider's are heading to the finals in Waco Texas this month as part of the Rip Curl Grom Search. On each of the four stops,...
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Board of the Week: Channel Islands Neckbeard

Board of the Week: Channel Islands Neckbeard

When something isn’t broke, there’s no need to fix it. That said, Britt Merrick and Dane Reynolds still felt a few slight refinements would make an already epic board that...
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