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20 Ways YOU Can Help Reduce Plastic Pollution
Plastic. There's no question that plastic has done a lot to improve human lives. Car seats, helmets, and plastic medical items (just to name a few) are important items that...
Surf 101: How to Duck Dive
One of the best ways to understand a duck dive is to understand how waves move underwater. Observing the waves circular energy will help you to understand why a duck...
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...
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...