a dance to the death...

...Jimmy Slade goes tiptoe-to-tiptoe against the Cardiff Kook in an all-out floater bonanza.

"Tell me something, Jimmy Slade. You ever danced with the Kook in the pale moonlight? I say that to all my prey."

moonlight madness sale...

...and the crowd went wild. Last Friday (you were warned) we turned McKevlin's into a giant germ tube for 2 hours for our annual 40% off customer appreciation sale. We get a ton of giveaway product from the companies we carry, and then stuff backpacks with it and then with your free raffle ticket you got in your newsletter you can win lots of stuff, for free. If you don't get the newsletter, this is a good reason to sign up.

This year had an amazing turnout, and we'd like to thank everyone who came out and all the companies that donated swag. I'd personally like to thank the virus carrier that had me bed-ridden and sweaty for two days. Love ya.

I'm OK, Euro-K...

...the European tourist influx is in full blast. This guy is going for the Gerry Lopez in Indo speedo look...

...while his friend enjoys the low-rise high-crotch of a women's boardshort. "Dush this sois 9 mike my ash look toight." Toight, toight like a tiger, and 25% off til Sunday.

one day surfboard sale this Sunday!!!

...$50 off every NEW surfboard in the shop this Sunday August 31st, ONE DAY ONLY!...which means if its already $50 off, you get another $50 off, that's over $50 off. Like some MRs starting at $440... ...some sweet Sparrows for $425...
...Bill Johnson Teqoph's around $450...
...or take $50 off this Bing IsIs (now only $1400!!!! Compare that to Icons of Surf)

...or take another $50 off a Chilli shortboard and break off some wicked snappers like this...

annual 25% off sale on everything including roundhouse combos...

...75% complete but too much fins and not enough rail (and a gurgle in the face)...

...in honor of the sale I decided to semi-complete this maneuver only 75%. So in the spirit of 25% off come buy some stuff. Everything, except surfboards and services, are 25% off, and you can even take an additional 25% off on sale items (like last year's wetsuits). The sale will run from August 23 to September 1. More exciting sale news tomorrow, but this time about surfboards...

meat mie att hour sppot two nite beetween ate n tin...

...I'le maek et wirth ure wile...

skills...

...you know, like surfing skills, blogging skills, computer hacking skills and surfboard buffing skills. Chicks dig guys who can buff-out a board, which is why JP St. Pierre of Moonlight Glassing is not on the market. Those bonzers are on the market though. Inquire about one today.

Randy, we're not in China anymore...

...the first dead give away is the respirator sitting on the surfboard...

...and the second is the fact that the workers have chosen to go take a break and go surfing because the waves are good. Oh, and there aren't FCS plugs in any of the boards either.

if Clay Aiken surfed...

...his name would be Alex Knost. Nobody glamorizes fruitiness like Clay and Alex, and I only hope for a musical collaboration one day with Clay and Alex's band The Japanese Motors...

Just one of many "surfboards for the stars" you'll see at the Moonlight Glassing headquarters, aka the Moonbase.

glass me baby...

...this week I'll be posting some photos from my field trip to Moonlight Glassing. They've been making boards since 1979, and they do some incredible work. Check out more at Surfy Surfy where the motto is "You can't kill art."

new videos for amping...

...except for the Bro Boys video, all of these will make you want to search, surf, overcome addiction and then lay down a mean cutty. Swell is on the way, get some new tricks in your head.

ding repair doggy turns 9...

...my loyal coffee drinking companion Lefty turned 9 today.


...here's his Christmas bender, and who can forget his love of acorns. Stay cool big fella, I'll have you out of this place in no time. It's a good thing you like long car rides.

scrub it kook...

...for the 2nd time ever, I got punched by (and dragged across) Folly Reef. For my sacrificial skin left on the reef, I received two of the best backside barrels I've gotten in a long time. For your own safety, stay away from the jetties...and my left armpit, because it won't be getting deodorant for awhile and this week is gonna be a scorcher.

surfy happy peoples...

...surfer's healing was a great success. The looks on these kid's faces says it all.

bacon bits...

...must be bacon, because he's sizzi-lean. After winning Tony Silvagni IBX Pro last weekend, he came back to reclaim his crown as South Carolina State Champ at the Governor's Cup this past weekend. Scoring the only 9 point ride of the event, Anthony Osment won the Men's Open, beating out Cam Richards and Chris Costa in a close final, and Master's Shortboard divisions. I was one of AO's victims in the Master's division, but was able to beat last years state champ in the knee-to-thigh high conditions. More results coming. More bacon

don't forget Surfer's Healing tomorrow...

...more details here

house of the rising sun...

...stunning GT Fish by Will Allison. Asian-themed, but built by hand in the USA. Shape by Will Allison, hand-cut and layed abalone sun inlay and rays by Will Allison and airbrushing and glassing by Dave Endress in Wilmington, NC.

The true craftsman continue to build outstanding surfboards despite the influx of Chinese and Thai surfboards into your local CostCo, or even your local surf shop. Why some may say the giant No Popouts signs on the side of the building are a little ridiculous (and I agree a tiny bit) people are being educated for the first time about the sad reality of the surf industry. We are pulling the wool back from their eyes. And if all that means is that they'll go into the next surf shop and ask the person working there "Is this a popout?", then we've done our part. Oh, I just giggle thinking about that...

surfer's healing coming to Folly Beach August 12th...

...this coming Tueday, August 12th Surfer's Healing will be in Folly Beach to give autistic children an experience of a lifetime. The response has been overwhelming with camps filling up way in advance. While they travel with trained instructors and surfer's, volunteers are still need to assist with surf equipment on the beach. They also currently need donations in the form of canopies, coolers, bottled water and other goods.

If you would like to donate or volunteer please contact Mike at Sunshine Rentals 843-588-2278.

Who: Surfer's Healing

What: Taking autistic kids surfing

When: Tuesday, August 12th at the Folly Beach pier. First surfer hits the water at 9:00 AM.

Why: Why not?

More on Surfer's Healing here.

the SUP love continues...

...the good old Cardiff Kook statue got another fancy outfit from the locals. Cardiff Reef has become the mecca for SUP's and it has created a clusterf*ck in the lineup. Stay in the lagoon with the rest of the turds...

4 more days until the State Championship...

...preparing for the big contest this weekend has caused me to endure numerous injuries: severe jellyfish stings, boardshort chaffed schwanz (sorry, no picture Jimmy Slade) and some skin off my elbows and knees. We've had perfect contest waves all week (knee to thigh high with side-shore winds) so there's no excuse for a poor showing, as long as you put the time in.

light the torch...

...if you need a break from the South Carolina State Surfing Championship this weekend, stop by and check out 2008 Human Rights Olympics being put on by the Charleston chapter of Amnesty International.

Check out China Labor Watch. Times are financially tough for many of us, but if you think shopping at the dollar stores (where everything is made in China) will help your dollar go farther, think about the long-term results.

How to buy American

pop-outs for sale...

...craigslist is crawling with plastic fantastics...

Sick stick
Sicker Stick
Tough & Light, right between the trampoline and the camper trailer...
Standupkayaks

friggin' friday...

...perfect for the ADHD in you. Sharky is quite the bugger. 40 videos should take up the rest of your work day.