A Taste of Summer

I was on my way to the beach Saturday when I ran into this and remembered; leave early on the weekends.

HAPPY EASTER

Twin Fins are In

 We just got in a bunch of perfect summer time twins from Allison.



This one is 5'6" x 21" x 2 3/16" $615

Come take a look...

Barrels at the Washout

If you're sitting around right now looking at the internet you should probably go surf. It will be flat again soon. (there is a guy in there)

Premiere number #2

Much less formal then the downtown Waves in our Pocket premiere, last night's premiere at Surfbar was so casual people would just sling their collared shirts over their shoulder.





If you haven't seen Waves in Our Pocket yet then here is another sneak preview.

All in all it was a pretty good night with a great turn out. Up next... maybe Jesse Hines new movie later this month.

Bieber fever!?!?!?

When you cram a bunch of people into a confined area, germs are bound to get passed around. Apparently someone infected with the RJBH-1 strain made an appearance at the movie premiere and it spread like wildfire. The RJBH-1 (Retro Justin Bieber Haircut) epidemic seems to be under control nationwide, but stuff like this tends to hit South Carolina a year or two later. Just like hipsters.

Check out more photos from the premiere over at thomasbrothersblog.com

It's hard not to brag but...

I'm in California right now and surfing waves like this.

Thanks for your support.

This year the theme was Bill Murray. 

Thanks for voting for us.

Some more new stuff from CI

The Warp: 6'1" x 19 5/8" x 2 5/8" (kind of like a Sashimi, but with less nose)

The Remix: 6'0" x 18 3/8" x 2 3/8" (good looking all around shortboard)

The Semi-Pro: 5'9" x 18 1/4" x 2 1/4" (Kelly Slater model based off of a Will Ferrell movie)

Cheese Stick: 5'10" x 18 3/8" x 2 3/16" (Almost like a Flyer with less width and thickness)

Come by and take a look.

This might be a bad idea...

I like surfing and I like riding my motorcycle (despite previous accidents) so I decided the best way to enjoy both would be to ride my motorcycle to the beach and then surf. The problem was, of course, what to do with my board. Well I bought a surf rack for a bicycle and with a little modification attached it to my motorcycle. A bad idea? Well it does come with a few risks*, but only time will tell.

* Risks

• the rack breaks, my board falls to the road, it is run over and destroyed
• a gusty wind blows me into oncoming traffic resulting in a horrible mess of gore
• the surfboard somehow twists around, and ends up sitting across the back of the seat lengthwise with the surfboard acting as a wing, the motorcycle then becomes airborne  

Matt Meola's $100,000 video part...

MATT MEOLA INNERSECTION FINAL >>


Matt Meola is definitely not a household name... yet. But I guess that all depends on how his sponsor Oxbow, the French SUP loving company, markets him. Are he and Laird the perfect 1-2 punch?! Stay tuned... out.

New for Spring '11: Tail Patches!!!!

 We have island scene patches...

 ...grey patches...

 ...multi-colored patches...

 ... carbon fiber patches...

 ... clear patches...

... and graphite patches!

Why? Because that is what is cool this year. If you don't have a board with tail patches throw it away NOW, because it won't work right anymore.

Actually, tail patches add strength to a weak spot in the tail between the foward and rear fins and change how the tail flexes. They have been around just as long as the carbon strip stringers of the 80's, but suddenly every company is jumping on the bandwagon.

W T F... riday?!

Joker surfs better than you.

Check out this video to better understand how to perform the island pull-out, and how to get rid of sharks.



Don't say we never gave you anything.

All you need is a video membership card from Mckevlins and to be here on any Wednesday or every Wednesday. Enjoy such classics as Madmen '93, Chocolate Barrels and Liquid Trips, Progression Video Magazine #5, and hundreds more!!!!

You need a VCR too.

Way Easier then Glassing

 Linseed oil is just about as expensive as resin, but smells much better. Kind of like tea.

 All you have to do is brush it on...

...then let it dry.

Drawbacks

• It takes almost two days to dry. Especially this time of year.
• It only works on wooden planks made out of Paulownia

Simpler Times

The only bake sales I have ever seen have been from NORML at Cof C and were disappointing. Back in '82 however, they were rad. Check out the caliber of customer. They look loaded (with money).

Wetsuit Sale

Come to the shop and get your legs chopped off... with savings!

 No, it doesn't really make sense. 

You're Not the Only One Who Hates Cold Water

These fish hate cold water too.

In fact, they hate it so much they all left.



All along the beach, tens of thousands of dead Menhaden washed up last night.

I'd rather get picked apart by seagulls and pigeons too.

Coming soon... horrible smells.

Speaking of horrible smells, the poll results are in and you're all sick (me too). Only 7% of people don't pee in their wetsuit. 69% pee in their suit all day long while 17% only pee as a last resort and a disturbing 5% pee in their suit to kick it on people. Stay away from the latter.

Look Close

New Years Day was warm and as a result, foggy on the beach...



...but if you took the time to squint your eyes long enough you could almost see the waves. They weren't great, but they were much better then they had been the days before. The water is still freezing. I hope you had a chance to make it out. 

Do You Pee In Your Wetsuit?

I do, and recently thought everyone did. Well after some discussion at the shop I wanted to take a poll to find out how many other sick bastards are out there pissing on themselves. Voting is on the right.

(the picture is fake)