Surfing 101

Selecting the Right Wetsuit Vest, Jacket or Rashguard for Surfing

June 22, 2011

Picking out the right wetsuit vest, jacket or rashguard can be a bit of a hassle. Similar to picking out the right kind of wetsuit it really depends on what you’re surfing and where you’re surfing. So before you jump in the water, consider a couple factors that might improve your ocean experience and surf [...]

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Performance Core K2.1 FCS Surfboard Fins Review

July 8, 2009

The K2.1s are a high performance fin for skilled progressive surfers. The K2.1 design is nothing new to the surfing world. F.C.S. has had these fins around for quite some time with minor changes in template and limited options for materials over the years. Slater has renovated his K2.1 and he ended up his ninth [...]

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“Shaper Series” Part 5: The Arrowhead Quad

May 11, 2009

Summer is quickly approaching and you still haven’t picked up that surfboard that will set you apart from every “Joe Six Pack”, and visiting tourist from Iowa. You’ve checked out our shaper series over the past few weeks and have loved all the great big board designs, but are still left with that desire to [...]

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Meet Larry Ricci and the South Coast Wing-Quad Fish

April 29, 2009

When you picture a shaper, what do you imagine they look like? Often a shaper is the “man behind the curtain” in the surf industry. Most people have heard of Rusty, Al Merrick, and Erick Arakawa when it comes to the big names in shaping. Amazingly enough, these giants in the industry only make up [...]

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Robin Prodanovichs’ South Coast CK Competition Longboard

April 26, 2009

South Coast Competition Longboard South Coast Competition Longboard The great thing about surfing is you will rarely ever get bored with all the sport has to offer. Just when you think you’ve perfected your bottom turn, the guy next to you is throwing monster floaters in your face. You’ve finally conquered your local surf break [...]

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The South Coast Swegg, With Shaper Robin Prodanovich

April 25, 2009

We continue with our “shaper series”, about some of the hottest surfboard models South Coast Surf Shops has to offer. Last time we checked out the Prod Quad, and got an insider view of all that board could offer. This week we will take a magic carpet ride on the South Coast Swegg, so hold [...]

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Surf etiquette for dummies….that means you!!

March 20, 2009

Not every beach community is as hard core as it is with the Bra Boys, but the most common concern for most beginning surfers is the fear that they will run into some meathead who will beat them up for taking their wave. Although that is a rare occurance out in the water, you [...]

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How to Pack Your Surfboard Travel Bag

December 1, 2008

Packing your surfboard travel bag is an art. I’m not really sure how airlines manage to ding boards the way they do, but I’m pretty sure the ground crew gets pay raises for jamming blunt objects into surfer’s boardbags. Getting on the plane with the unknown of whether or not you’ll open your travel bag [...]

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O’neill Wetsuits FALL 2008

October 15, 2008

Seasons Change and So Do You By Brianne Chavez Summer is coming to end and we are fast approaching wetsuit season. Finding that perfect suit may seem like a daunting task, with so many styles and brands to choose from. Here, at South Coast, we offer a variety of different brands, ensuring that you will [...]

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How to Choose the Right Surfboard

September 17, 2008

By Robb Bailey If you’re just learning to surf, the kind of board you use is second to learning the ins and outs of the sport. At South Coast Surf Shops we get a lot of beginners looking to purchase the right surfboard straight away, with no real experience in the water. The best approach [...]

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