Island Water Sports Surf Team
The Island Water Sports surf team is our roster of sponsored South Florida surfers, who also wakesurf and wakeboard, riding for IWS, the family-owned shop that has been South Florida's original surf shop since 1978. Meet the riders below, see the gear each one runs, and shop their setups.
Chris Caldwell
Deerfield-based competitor. Per his IWS bio, Chris rides for Channel Islands, Dakine, and Xcel, and reps Island Water Sports. Read Chris's full bio.
Shop Chris's setup: Channel Islands Better Everyday board, Dakine traction, Xcel wetsuits, and IWS hats.
Noah Flegel
Hyperlite world-champion wakesurfer and Nautique team rider who reps Island Water Sports. His sponsor boards are wake-specific, so here is the IWS gear he rides plus our in-store board range. Read Noah's full bio.
Shop Noah's setup: our surf and wakesurf boards and Island Water Sports gear.
Max Pechonis
IWS team rider chasing barrels from Deerfield to Bude, England. Per his bio, Max rides Vissla, Octopus pads, Al Merrick (AM) FCS2 fins, and a good bar of wax. Read Max's full bio.
Shop Max's setup: FCS 2 AM Tri-Fin Set, Octopus Front Deck Grip, surf wax, and Vissla and surf tees.
Tanner Strohmenger
Deerfield Pier local who reps Quiksilver and Island Water Sports. Per his bio, his IWS go-tos are a fresh bar of wax and IWS tees. Read Tanner's full bio.
Shop Tanner's setup: surf wax, the Island Water Sports Script L/S Tee, and Quiksilver boardshorts.
See more from the shop and the team on our YouTube channel.
Join the Island Water Sports Surf Team
Think you have what it takes to ride for Island Water Sports? Send your application to [email protected], call 954-427-4929, or stop by any of our South Florida stores.
Surf Team FAQ
Who is on the Island Water Sports surf team?
Our surf team roster is Chris Caldwell, Noah Flegel, Max Pechonis, and Tanner Strohmenger, sponsored South Florida surfers who also wakesurf and wakeboard. Read each rider's full bio and shop their setup above.
How do I join the Island Water Sports surf team?
Send your application to [email protected], call 954-427-4929, or stop by any of our four South Florida stores. We are always looking for dedicated local surfers to represent Island Water Sports.
Where do the team riders surf?
The team surfs around South Florida, including local breaks like the Deerfield Beach Pier, and travels to chase waves further afield.
What gear does the surf team ride?
The team rides brands we stock, including Channel Islands, FCS, Octopus, Vissla, Quiksilver, and Xcel. Shop each rider's setup above, or browse all of our surf gear below.
Does Island Water Sports sponsor surfers?
Yes. Island Water Sports sponsors a team of South Florida surfers who also wakesurf and wakeboard. If you would like to ride for us, email [email protected].
Shop Surf at Island Water Sports
Gear up like the team: Surfboards, Fins, Wetsuits, and Wax & Accessories.
Visit Us
Island Water Sports, Deerfield Beach: 1985 NE 2nd St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. Call 954-427-4929. See all four South Florida stores.