New Wax

If you are anything like me then you hate boring old wax, but what could you do about it?

Today friends, I present to you a final solution. Introducing Tiki Waxx. Way too much rad for just one x.

Some Atlantic Activity

Looks like hurricane season finally started.

Air Mattress... For Your Board.

We just got our premiere shipment of the new Soma Airbag for your surfboard.

This is what your surfboard sees when it is being placed in the bag... looks comfortable.

This is what your board looks like when it is in the bag.

And this is what it looks like when I jump on your board in the bag. This won't hurt it though because of the rocker protection provided by the shape of the air chambers.

The Airbag shop demo is a 6'6" single board bag, but we have a 7'0" double bag for $189.95 and a 6'6" double bag for $179.95 with other sizes available for order.

I wasn't at the shop the day the rep came by and after looking at their catalog was a little skeptical, but the demo looks very durable and seems like it may be an answer to rough luggage handlers. Oh... and in a pinch it can make a comfy place to sleep.

Long Live the King

I awoke this morning with a feeling that today I would be visited by greatness.

At about 11:45 my prior premonition became a glorious reality as royalty graced our tourist worn carpet.

Although his every step was met by the stares of awe struck commoners he moved in a haze of regal grace.

Now that I have been so close to greatness my only regret is that my life has reached its peak because I know no experience following today's could ever compare.

Lurking in the Shadows

While Drive Thru director Greg Browning was looking through some of the water sequences of Donavon Frankenreiter body surfing he noticed something interesting.

It seems Donny and Greg weren't alone in the water...

Check out the Drive Thru Australia (Again) premiere tomorrow night 8:00pm at Surf Bar.

Hair Cut Contest

Often times when I see guys like this in front of the Sand Dollar Social Club I think to myself that, "if that guy entered a haircut contest he would definetly win."

So today I decided to hold my own haircut contest, and guess what... that guy won.

Congratulations Dale or Chet or whatever your name is.

Stick it to the airlines

With Delta charging $300 each way for surfboards on international flights per board, USAir charging $100 each way per board, and Spirit Air charging $75 each way per board, it is about time somebody found a way to travel with a quiver and not pay more for baggage fees then the plane ticket itself. The idea of a surfboard that can be broken down for travel is not a new idea, but what makes this board different is that it is not only a board that can be broken down it is also two boards in one.

Built by Oldham Custom Shapes this 6'7" 5 fin bonzer inspired by the bing synchronizer also becomes a 6'2" quad with the removal of a tail section and a fin swap.

So far this board is one of a kind, but with no end to outrageous surfboard baggage fees in sight it seems like a 2 board quiver you can bring with you for a standard $15 baggage fee is an idea that may catch on.

You can read more about this board here.

Drive through Australia... again

After the success of 5'5" x 19 1/4" Redux it is no wonder the Drive Thru series decided to remake Drive Thru Australia. What is the title of this latest exploration of Australian surf? Well it seems that to induce as much confusion as possible they are calling it Drive Thru Australia. I guess Drive Thru Australia Again seemed a bit mundane. Despite borrowing a page from the Fast and Furious series of films I'm sure this film will be pleasing to the eyes as it will feature some new spots surfed by your favorite Drive Thru crew Andy, Shane, Pat O, Benji, Donny, and Occy. We will be premiering the movie at surf bar Wednesday the 29th at 8pm for free. Please... stop by and enjoy.

The New Washout

Well, at this point you probably already know that a little bit of ground swell is building. I just wanted all of you to know about the new washout about three blocks down on the west side of the island. It is always 5 times bigger then the old washout and has long lines with barreling sections. So next time you surf... go there.

Results are in...

With a vote of 7 to 5 favoring no ban the polls were close, but it seems that the policy of banning alcohol from the beach is still a possibility. It will be interesting to see what happens.

Oh yeah, it also turns out that kids still roller blade. I thought people stopped that after every one started calling them fruit boots.

...ruins it for everyone

At this point you are probably aware of all of the trash that was left behind after the celebrations of our emancipation from tyrannical Britain, but what you may not be aware of is the consequences which could come into effect. To anyone who sees this picture and others, which can be seen HERE, it is clear that something needs to be done to combat this overflow of garbage. One solution that is being kicked around City Hall is the banning of alcohol on the beach. This is not a new idea, but now a new reason for it has come to light giving the alcohol ban some steam. Personally I think that the litter is just an excuse to push forward this anti-alcohol legislation as other means of regulation (stricter enforcement of the no cans or bottles on the beach law) would seem to make more sense. Now don't get me wrong, I hate nothing more then a bunch of Ohioans getting drunk and trying to catch a football while tripping over each other, but I also hate being told what I can or can't do.

What can you do? Well, they are inviting the public to be heard on the evening of the 27th at 6:30 in City Hall so show up and tell them what you think.

At Long Last

With a ship date of June 1st and a delivery date of July 9th, half of our long awaited and much anticipated Lost order has finally arrived. It has been a long and arduous journey but after a month and some change, their trek across the continental United States has met its conclusion. We received 21 boards, too many to list. But we did get several round nose fish and rockets. We even got a few in XTR.

...I know someone who will be excited.

Dedication

So... you think you are a fan of Lost.

Maybe you have one of their stickers

Maybe you ride one of their boards.

Maybe you wear their hats.


You might even wear their T-shirts, but...


... you still don't like lost as much as this guy.
(and he is only 15)

Karma.

I guess I shouldn't have made fun of people with cankles... lesson learned.

Enjoy the Fourth... Relax.

It is important to celebrate your country's independence from the power hungry tyrants of Great Britain (a different time). In that spirit go foward and enjoy your BBQs and fireworks, but don't forget to relax. It seems that this year Rita has found another way to celebrate her independence. You know, I always thought she was squinting all the time. Now I know why.

No one complained.

Despite the lack of boards between 7' - 9', the demo went down with minimal complaints. We ended up bringing out 13 boards which included a shop classic (that sea foam green 5'5" Round Nose Fish).

We even had some surf. Well... there was surf in the morning, but with the afternoon came a little wind and a little chop.

Even some of Folly's finest made it out to ensure our demo would stay can free. F...in cans, when will people learn?

Thanks guys, keep up the good work.

If you couldn't make it out yesterday don't worry. There is always next year.

Man... I hope there is some surf tomorrow.

Surfboard demo tomorrow from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the contest shack at the washout. Boards available include a 6'3" Lost Shark XTR, 6'3" Allison GT Fish, 6'10" Mckevlin's Fun Shape, 6'0" CI Biscuit, 6'2" Sharp Eye SB1 Quad, 5'5" and 5'8" Lost RNF's, 5'10" Sharp Eye GL3, 9'6" Bing Silver Spoon, 5'10" CI Shashimi, 5'10" Lost Monk Fish, and a few others.

Surf forecast is calling for a little wind chop surf so try to make it out if you can.

Safety First.

A law in NC classifies every ones beloved SUP in the same category as kayaks and canoes. What does this mean for the majestic janitors of the sea? It means that a life jacket or PFD is required on board at all times. This law is enforced on local waterways as well as in surf zones. The reason this law applies to SUPs and not other craft (surfboards, rafts, etc.) is the paddle. I find it to be a disturbing thought that the only thing that separates my surfboard from a SUP is a stick. With NC marking these sea sweepers for ridicule by instituting a uniform, it is only a matter of time before these regulations drip south... if they haven't yet.

I can't wait.

Gold Chains Aren't Just For Rappers...

Flipping through the most recent issue of the Folly Current I stopped on the police report write up to see what was happening in Folly's notorious underworld. I saw the usual stuff, DUI's and a fight at the Sand Dollar, but what I didn't expect to see were 6 reports of stolen surfboards. It seems a different kind of wave is lapping upon Folly's sandy shores. However, this crime wave of surfboard thefts can be put into check. How can you avoid becoming a victim? Don't leave your board in the back of your truck unattended, make sure you put your boards inside at night instead of keeping them in the front yard, and most importantly get a giant gold chain and a big lock.

International Go Surfing Day...

... is six days away. Celebrated last year with a stormed out board demo, this year we are doing something different.

If you have been by the shop more then a few times you probably have seen a Channel Islands MSF (single fin) hanging above your head.

You may even have thought to yourself, "I'd like to have one of those 'Merrick' single fins to mess around on."


But then you saw the price and for $750 dollars you could get a pretty awesome shortboard or fish, even longboard. And just like that your dreams of retro bliss fade away.


The same old story over and over again, well not on International Go Surfing Day. This July 20th we will be having a drawing for this gorgeous 6'1" Channel Islands MSF. To enter the drawing just stop by the shop on June 20th and wish us a happy international go surfing day and you will receive an entry. We will only accept entries on the 20th and the drawing will be held at 5:30. You do not have to be here during the drawing to win but you do have to come in to drop off an entry slip. One per person so you can't get one for your bro bra.

We are still having a board demo, but that won't be until the 27th.

Tired of that same old single stringer torsional flex?

Well, if you are, here is a new (not really new, carbon fiber has been used on and off for years) solution offered by Sharp eye and featured on the shortboard of the summer, the sting fish.

Built with standard polyester resin on a standard polyurethane deck, the main difference is the absence of the stringer.

To maintain rigidity, the rails are wrapped with carbon fiber which also act as parabolic stringers flexing as you pull into turns. This adds a bit of momentum exiting turns which is translated to speed.

The Sting Fish or SF 1 is actually a fun looking shape. We have a standard construction 6'0" I have been thinking about grabbing.

Dimensions on the carbon rail board: 5'10" x 19" x 2 5/16"

$570.00

will you be my friend???

...I think Facebook is such a waste of time. I don't understand why people feel the need to tell their friends (every 20 minutes) what they're excited about or that they're craving pickles or a taint massage. But for every 1 person that agrees with me about Facebook, there are 10 that can't live without the endless stream of thought diarrhea.

Anyway, I stumbled on this gem looking for an interesting update to use as an example:

Nic Spalviero "is going to surf knee-high waves" so Will Klauber commented back "it is NOT thigh high. It's "It's time to go fishing" high. Even McKookland's called it flat on the report yesterday."

So McKookland's, er I mean, McKevlin's wants to be friends with people like Will and Nic so we can see what your up to, and vice versa. Visit our page McKevlin's Facebook page and become our friend. Then you could maybe become friends with Nic and Will and see if they went fishing or just grabbed a latte instead. Intriguing.

Fin Demiospermae

This rare tree is a member of the Fin Demiospermae class.

Characterized by leaves with drooping long stems and heavy sacs containing fins (when in season), trees belonging to this class offer a unique adaption which allows people to remove the fins for 24 hour use and replace them at no charge. Come see the demo tree today and enjoy some of its ripe delicious fins.

This season's harvest includes:

* F3 Fiber glass hex

* SG Fiber glass hex

* F4 Fiber glass hex

* Stretch Quad Fiber glass hex

*F4 Fiber glass

* Tokoro Fiber glass hex

* AM1 Fiber glass hex

* TP1 Fiber glass hex

*AM2 Fiber glass hex

* V2 F4 Black stix

* Controller Quad Fiber glass

* V2 F4 Quad Fiber glass hex

* EA Fiber glass hex

* V2 FAM1 Black stix

*JC1 Fiber glass hex

* PS Fiber glass hex

* SA3 Fiber glass hex

* SA4 Quad Fiber glass hex

* Scimitar 451 Composite

* V2 FEA Black stix

* V2 FJC1 Black stix

* WCT Fiber glass

* YU Fiber glass hex

The Death of Anonymous.

Taking in consideration a suggestion from the ever-knowledgeable Old Kook I have decided to kill Anonymous. No, not the guy who called me a douche bag, just the anonymous posting option. I know Ian tried this in the past with limited success, but I thought I would give it a shot. Maybe people will think a little more before commenting if they have to take some sort of responsibility for it. Sorry I have been a little slow to update but I had to go out of town to attend a funeral. (Not anonymous')