Moment Of Discovery from Moment Surf Co on Vimeo.
Did we make any amazing new discoveries on our recent team trip? No. In fact, everywhere we surfed was pretty darn crowded. Turns out, the timing of our trip matched up perfectly, or most unfortunately, with the local schools version of spring break. Two weeks where the [...]
Last summer we had the pleasure of taking a small group of young people from the Salem Boys and Girls Club out for their first surfing experience. It had a strong impact on them as you can see from the video above. It equally had as strong an effect on us when you hear their [...]
Surfing in Oregon has its challenges. Cold water, lots of wind, and more often than not, cool air temperatures. These drawbacks not only make surfing here uncomfortable, they are the formula for a serious auditory disorder called Exostosis, aka Surfer’s Ear.
Most of us here know someone who has had to deal with exostosis. Whether it [...]
“If it’s not broken, don’t fix it”
For at least the past 5 years, the Xcel Drylock Split Toe 5mm Boot has been the #1 selling accessory in the shop. Besides some upgrades in the liner and minor changes to the sole, the boot has remained primarily unchanged during that time. Why? Because the boot flat [...]
“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this.” - Henry David Thoreau
I recently found this quote and it helped remind myself of why [...]
We love to travel. I mean, who doesn’t? Getting on a plane and going to a far flung destination to chase waves is one of the best feelings in the world. However sometimes that joy can be dampened quickly if you incur large fees to take your boards along. We’ve done our homework, and come [...]
Spring is right around the corner and our new shipments of wetsuits are starting to arrive daily. The first brand to hit the floor is Xcel featuring our staff’s favorite Comp X Hooded Wetsuit. Available in either 4.5/3.5mm or 5.5/4.5mm thickness, it was 2017 SIMA Wetsuit of the Year. Simply put, this suit is designed [...]
When it comes to picking out that new wetsuit, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There’s literally hundreds of options out there, and pretty much all of them claim to be the warmest, most flexible, and best value. Well, we all know that’s not really the case, and sometimes it’s hard to cut through all the [...]