Coldwater Culture

Last week, I decided to extend my 4th of July holiday into a 5 day weekend. I needed some kind of summer vacation and the 4th being on a Wednesday wouldn't let that happen without using some extra days off. With 5 days open, I had lots of options on what to do and where [...]

We're excited to have recently received our first shipment of the toasty warm Patagonia R3 Front Zip hooded wetsuits! The reputation of these suits is top notch, and they look great with very understated styling. The R3 means that the neoprene is 3mm thick through the whole suit, and there is a layer [...]

The rainy season here can last longer than it seems like it should. Once the first nice days start to show up in April or May, it's easy to be fooled into thinking that the cool, grey, wet days are behind us, and that it'll be mostly sunny until October or November. With at [...]

One of the best ways to explore the flat water waterways of Oregon is on a standup paddleboard. It provides amazing exercise, a healthy test of balance, and it gives you a completely different perspective than you would ever get in a kayak or canoe. To put it simply, it's just plain fun. If you [...]

Now in stock from Channel Islands and Dane "Freaking" Reynolds, the DFR and Sperm Whale! DFR: 6'2 x 19 x 2 7/16 No, not the “Dane Fred Rubble” the DFR is a new design from Dane freaking Reynolds. An ultra-modern short board, the plan-shape allows for a short rail line while maintaining drive. The bottom is predominately [...]

Grommet: A young surfer, usually (but not always) under 16 years of age. Among the most important terms in surfspeak, grommet generally refers to a young surfer, one often, but not always, insolent or smarmy toward his elders. Typically sporting sun-bleached hair, sun-split lips, baggy trunks and a goofy grin, the grommet has for decades been the [...]

Overall, surfing is a very healthy, safe sport. Paddling out builds muscle, increases flexibility, improves balance, and unless you are surfing big, powerful waves, significant injuries are relatively rare. But, there is one specific health issue that we Oregon surfers need to know about and understand. Surfer's Ear. My girlfriend is in school [...]

Here is the poster for this years 14th Annual Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic! Make plans to be here on September 21, 22 and 23. Call the shop for more details........ And thanks again Todd Fisher for the amazing artwork!