Music Monday I Get Pumped For The Summer

Ah, Monday...Another start to another week...Why not mix it up with some new/different tunes??

I was rooting around my itunes and came up with this "get pumped for the summer" playlist - some newer songs mixed in with some classics. Great for working on that fitness and getting in shape to hit the beach...Never too early to start thinking about being on the beach, right??

Lava Kayaking in Hawaii

By Andrew Sachs

Check out these lava kayaking pictures.  An adventure kayaking team led by Pedro Oliva took to the waters around Kilauea, an active volcano located on Hawaii's Big Island.  Kilauea was oozing lava into the water and the team just went for it and got some great shots as a result.   

Customer Photos: Surf Racks, Skate Racks, Wakeboard Racks and Snowboard Racks

By Andrew Sachs

Check out some of the latest StoreYourBoard customer photos that have been submitted to us.  The photos include our skate racks, wakeboard racks, surf racks, snowboard racks and more!  

As you can see, not only do our racks keep your board and gear safely stored when you're not using them, they add spice to a boring wall space and can make a room look way better!  Think of all the places you could add a wall or storage rack: bedroom, family room, basement, garage, shed, dorm room, hallway...the list never ends.

Skateboard Deck Display

Earth Day - 3 Easy Commitments

Earth Day....Remember in school on Earth Day we would get those little saplings to plant?  Or how everyone would bring in their extra pennies to buy acres of the rainforest?  It was all so exciting. We were going to save the earth one tree at a time. I have to admit, since those tree planting days, I have not been as diligent in my earth day practices. Yes, I love the earth and respect it and want it to be beautiful forever...BUT what have I consciously done for it lately?? Not as much as I should. So I came up with a short list of obtainable goals we all should strive for this year.

Top 5 Best Surf Racks | Storage and Display Racks for Surfboards

By Andrew Sachs
Looking for the perfect surf rack to display your quiver when you're not using your boards and to keep them safely stored and protected?  Or maybe you're looking for a new bike or car rack so you can get your surfboards to the break when it's firing.  Here are your top 5 best options for surf racks:




Vertical Surfboard Display Rack.  A classic rack, here is our take on the upright surfboard rack that stores your boards vertically.  Perfect for a larger sized quiver that won't easily fit mounted on the wall or ceiling, the upright storage option is perfect for providing easy access to your boards all the while storing them safely and economically.  Looks like you're running a surf shop in your own house!

Kayak Fisherman vs. Galapagos Shark: Fight for the Kava Kava Tuna

By Andrew Sachs

Have you seen the video of the kayak fisherman off Hawaii who loses his catch to a shark?  

X Games Foz do Iguacu, Brazil | Preview and Schedule

By Andrew Sachs
The X Games makes its next stop on its 2013 global schedule in Brazil, with the X Games Foz do Iguacu running from April 18-21.  This stop comes on the heels of the Winter X Games Tignes and will be followed by games in Barcelona (May 16-19) and Munich (June 27-30) before closing the season in Los Angeles from August 1-4.

Save Ruggles | Newport's Surf Break Threatened by Cliff Walk Repair Plan

By Andrew Sachs
Rhode Island has waves.  For those of you who don't know, the smallest state in the country, Rhode Island, has over 400 miles of coastline and over 100 beaches and gets some pretty darn good waves.  And Ruggles, located in Newport, is known as the state's best break.  Unfortunately, the state of Rhode Island's recently released plan to repair damage to the cliff off of Ruggles caused by Superstorm Sandy puts the break in danger of being wiped out.

Kayak Racks | Free Standing, Wall Racks and Storage

By Andrew Sachs
Time to break out those kayaks from their winter hibernation, clear out the cobwebs and get them ready to hit the water.  Whether your next challenge is a river, lake, ocean, bay - wherever - this spring and summer, you need to make sure that you have the right rack for your kayaks when you come back from your latest excursion.

We have a bunch of great kayak racks that can fit any type of kayak storage need.  We have single wall mount kayak racks, multi kayak wall mount racks, single freestanding kayak racks, multi freestanding kayak racks and even paddle racks.  Check out some of our best kayak racks below:

Surf Scavenger: Surf Videos for Surfers

By Andrew Sachs
If you're like me, you're sick of scouring the internet trying to find the latest and best surfing videos of surf competitions from the WCT and QS; free surfing parts from exotic overseas locales; and big wave surfing in spots like Mavericks and Teahupoo.  I personally got sick of searching "surf hawaii" and coming up someone's vacation videos from 10 years ago of their kids "bodyboarding."

Bob Marley's Greatest Hits NOT From His Legend Album | Lost Reggae Tracks

By Andrew Sachs
Bob Marley, a music icon.  Hard to write anything about him that hasn't already been written.  Can't beat listening to some of his tracks on the way to an early morning surf session or on your ipod on the mountain.

And his most famous album: Legend. A great album, no doubt.  But to me, it seems like for a lot of people, radio stations, websites, whoever, they only know and play the reggage king's songs from Legend!  The "best-known hits" on Bob Marley's Wikipedia page is really just a track list of Legend songs.  When I search Bob Marley on itunes - surprise! - songs from Legend dominate the results.  YouTube - same thing.

Car Bike Racks | What Not to Do

By Andrew Sachs
Check out this bike - an accident waiting to happen!  

Adriana De Souza and Carissa Moore Ring the Bell at the Rip Curl Pro Bell's Beach 2013

Adriana De Souza took down Nat Young in the final of a competition filled with some big upsets to ring the bell at the Rip Curl Pro Bell's Beach, the second event of the WCT season and also the second of the two competitions down under.  Notably absent from the final were the most recent champs: Kelly Slater fell to Willian Cardoso in the 3rd round; Joel Parkinson lost to Raoni Monteiro in that same round; and De Souza took down Mick Fanning in the quarters on his way to the victory.

Fishing Rod Racks and Storage for Fishing Season

By Andrew Sachs
With the opening days of fishing season upon us in many states, it’s time to break out your fishing rods, fly reels, lures and tackle and hit your favorite fishing hole.  That could mean heading at the crack of dawn to one of the streams that the state stocks, a pond on your friend’s property, or that secret fishing hole where you hooked a whopper last spring.