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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Buy a Tee Shirt, Show Your Support, & Help Relief Efforts
Just 100 miles from our shores lie the Bahama Islands. For many of us they have come to be one of our favorite fishing spots, diving adventures, and weekend getaways....