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')

The Results Are In.

It looks like most people can agree that ESM IS a bunch of p^ssies with an overwhelming 70% of the vote. Another 12% of you also think ESM is a bunch of pussies... but not as much as Ian. 18% of you think ESM is not a bunch of p^ssies leading me to believe you love soft boards and gentle evening cruises down the line up on your SUP. Oh yeah, Mark heard what you guys said about his photoshop work... and he knows where you live.

Ad #2

Even though Tim had to ask for his money back, the issue of the upcoming ad deadline still approached and we had to submit something. So, we sent them this.

I'm sure they won't have any problem publishing this one... right?

ESM: Eastern Surftek Magazine

If you have seen the last few issues of ESM then you may have noticed a few black and white quarter page ads, usually in the "blah blah" section that advertise the shop. Tim bought a years worth of ads... but sadly we had to ask for our money back. Why? Well ESM is a business, a business that makes money off of advertising. One large company they advertise with is surftek. When we showed ESM our ad for the most recent deadline they sent it back saying they couldn't print it. They were a little worried some of their other (much bigger) advertisement patrons (surftek) may get offended and withdraw their business. What do you think, is ESM right to censor us or are they just a bunch of p^ssies. Take a look at the add and then take a vote. Polls close on the 27th at 12:00pm.

contest is on...

http://www.billabongpro.com/tahiti09/live.php

I thought it was May...

...But With these waves and 55 degree temperatures I don't know if I can be sure.

I guess the only logical explanation (for the waves) must be my old friend Breaky McLegg.

Enjoy it while you can, only one more month until I can get back in the water and the waves stop.

Picaresque Premier

Monday the 18th the new movie Picaresque will premier at the terrace theater at 8pm.

Not familiar with the film? Here is a link to an interview with the filmmaker Mikey Detemple as well as the trailer. I am not to sure what the price is. When I asked I was told "I don't know, I think like five bucks." See you there.

bacon forces chopes contest to remain on hold...

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Secular Surf

If you have been by the shop lately you may have seen that we picked up a new clothing brand, Ando and Friends.

They have some good stuff. Some of it leans a little too far toward the hippie end of the clothing spectrum but it provides a nice contrast to some of the weird RVCA stuff.

Taking a closer look at their logo I couldn't help but to feel a sense of familiarity, like I have seen this before...

...oh yeah I have seen this. I am sure you are all familiar with the original version of this popular little fish design. Well, not this exact one but take a look on your CI's dimensions or your Island inspired Dimensions or your JC Hawaii dimensions or your HIC dimensions or...

...well you get the idea. I guess it is time for surfing to get a little taste of secularity. And why not, it's only fair.

nopes on chopes...

...another lay day at Teahupo'o. The waves have been very Folly-esque, and Cardiff-esque for that matter, with bad winds and no swell seeping in from the right direction. Round 2 of this contest could basically decide the outcome of this year's champ. Parko has a huge lead going into this event and is seeded to come up against local wildcard Heiarii Williams in round 2. The judges have a tendency to push people through heats, whether or not they deserve to win. Examples: Fred Patacchia, Bede Durbidge, Adriano DeSouza...

Regardless, the local boy Heiarii (Harry?) will have to have the judges on his side to get past Parko, the current judge favorite. I'm not discrediting Parko's surfing, I'm just saying...

And then there's the Slater factor, who's up against Aritz Aranburu. He might as well be up against Jordy Smith. If Slater gets another free 17th with a loss in round 2, it may be deflating enough to where he starts surfing his heats standing on a boogie board for the rest of the season. Contest should be on tomorrow (Wednesday) with swell filling in tonight.

It's something to watch, and one of the few times you get to see pros eat sh!t on waves, just like you. Contest site here.

slow motion tunnel vision...

one fowl rooster tail...

According to many fitness magazines, I have what is known as "chicken leg syndrome". This is laughable...no, go ahead and laugh, it's funny. My bodily resemblance to this caged, practically flightless fowl explains my ability to launch massive credit card airs. But did you know that the chicken is the closest living relative to the Tyrannosaurus Rex? It's true, and it explains why these skinny little chicken legs have been crushing fiberglass tails for days, and also why I have to take a few extra paddles to get into a wave. (i.e. the short arms)

Basically, I needed to combat these limbs of Tyrannosaurus dynasty or risk losing another good surfboard to tail cancer. Since money is an object, that wasn't an option. I needed some high-tech carbon fiber materials and a little dash of the Colonel's secret recipe to spice up my daily driver...

...well, not this daily driver, but why not? Add a little carbon fiber to your diet, use this toilet seat and next thing you know you'll be crapping out stealth bombers for Obama faster than you can say "It's socialism!"

This right here is one 5'7" performance twin, which after 2 surfs already required repair in the heel and toe regions of the tail. I first cut a piece of carbon fiber, or Chicken Skin™ as I've trademarked it, and laminated it to the deck over the damaged areas and into the foot wells.

Here I've laid out Chicken Stripz™, which will add overlap on the carbon fiber which allowing for a smoother blend into the existing glass job. We want to keep weight down so we only use the leanest, all white meat Chicken Stripz™ instead of glassing over the entire dark meat Chicken Skin™.

We'll also get a better bond with the deck using 4oz Chicken Stripz™ because they saturate better than carbon fiber due to it fibrous density. I'm using a polyester sauce for laminations, my own Hott 'n' Swanky™ flavor, and hot coating with Straight Butta™.


And there you have it, the CHICKEN WIRE™ or ROOSTER TAIL™, the world's first specifically built chicken-proof surfboard. Go ahead Nev, try and top that.

Would the guys on Swaylocks be impressed? No, but who cares about them. Shaper of the Year award, I wouldn't be surprised. I just hope the surfer(ing) magazines are still in business in time for that issue.