Volcom Fiji Pro 2013 | Schedule and Preview

By Andrew Sachs
The waiting period for the Volcom Fiji Pro, the WCT's 4th event of the season, begins June 2 and runs through June 14th.  The biggest story line from the first three events of the season is the performance of Adriano De Souza and Jordy Smith.  Both Adriano and Jordy have won one event apiece and have faced off against each other in the finals and semifinals of the last two competitions, with each surfer winning once.  Those two are currently first and second in the overall rankings, ahead of former champions Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson.

Dane Reynolds' Bike Surfboard Rack

Looking for the surfboard bike rack that Dane Reynolds uses to pedal his board to the beach?

Image courtesy of Instagram @ Surfline

Check it out on our website, the Carver surfboard bike rack.  The rack typically mounts to the seat post of your bike.  The two rack arms are angled inward to prevent your board from sliding forward or backward during your bike ride.  The rack arms are also covered in foam to make sure your board doesn't get dinged from bumps in your ride along the way.  And cords extend off the rack arms that go over your board and  clip to the rack for additional protection to keep your board safe and secure.     

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Wakeboarding | A Beginner’s Guide

The butterflies in your stomach, the excitement running through your veins—pure adrenaline takes over at the thought of getting on a wakeboard for the first time.  Recently, I was lucky enough to have my first wakeboarding experience…it was awesome.  I haven’t felt a rush of nerves, excitement and happiness since my “rebellion” riding on the back of my friend’s motorcycle.  However, I probably wouldn't have enjoyed it as much if I hadn't received a few tips on the wakeboarding basics.

What you’ll need:

-Wakeboard

-Wakeboarding boots

-Life jacket
-Sun block

-(Ladies, I recommend wearing some kind of shorts over your bathing suit bottoms if you wear a bikini)

Happy Memorial Day from StoreYourBoard

Happy Memorial Day weekend from StoreYourBoard

Thank you to all the men and women who died serving in the armed forces to protect and defend this great country that we live in.  Your sacrifices are not lost or forgotten and our country owes you an eternal debt of gratitude.  

Golf Cart Wakeboard Rack and Storage Photos

You never know where our racks might pop up.  Here's a picture that was sent to us from one of our customers who mounted our wakeboard rack to his golf cart!  Lucky for him, he must live on a lake somewhere and can cruise down to his boat by golf cart...



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Phil Soven Wins MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Stop #1

By Andrew Sachs
Phil Soven started off the 2013 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour season with a victory this past Saturday at the PWT's season-opening event at Acworth, Georgia at Lake Acworth Beach at Cauble Park. His score of 90 was good enough to fend off Shota Tezuka and Harley Clifford, who finished second and third in the competition.  Check out the highlights!

Soven, grinding

3 Under the Radar Action Sports Movies

Maybe you have seen these sports movies, but I doubt it - they are worth hunting down to watch, or watch again. Nothing like some teenagers just trying to LIVE and not be held down by the man...and their parents.

1. Rad - This is your classic tale of a young and talented BMX biker extraordinaire, Cru Jones. When his small town hosts a pro bike race, (called Helltrack - amazing!), Cru is amped to try to make it with the big boys. Only trouble is Helltrack falls on the same day of SAT's and surprise, surprise, his mom wants him to go to college. Amazing cast - Aunt Becky from Full House is the leading lady...And did I mention there is a choreographed BMX bike dance scene set to "Send Me An Angel"? Something for everyone.

Jordy Smith Wins Billabong Rio Pro Final Over Adriano de Souza

By Andrew Sachs
Jordy Smith claimed the Billabong Rio Pro title after a tough finals matchup against local Brazilian favorite Adriano de Souza in 2-3 foot surf at Barra de Tijuca.  Jordy's win was payback against Adriano, who beat Jordy in the semifinals of the last competition at Bell's Beach by just .04 points.  The win is Jordy's first ever WCT win on foreign soil after wins at the J-Bay event in his home of South Africa in 2010 and 2011.

Billabong Rio Pro Back On Today After a 5 Day Lay Period

The Billabong Rio Pro is back on again today at Barra da Tijuca!  After a 5 day lay period with no waves...it's now a bit gnarly out there - rainy and stormy - but the waves have size and there are some punchy sections.  As you can see, Josh Kerr launched a big air off one of those sections.

X Games Barcelona 2013 | Schedule and Preview

By Andrew Sachs
The X Games continues its 2013 world tour with its next competition in Barcelona, Spain from May 16th to 19th.  The Spain leg follows up on the successful stop in Brazil in April and will be followed by a trip to Munich (June 27-30) and a final stop in Los Angeles (August 1-4).

Bike Storage Racks | Free Standing, Wall Mounts, Apartment Racks and More

Yes, we have bike racks.  Even though bikes aren't a board, you can still store them and so our expertise covers storage and display racks for your bicycles.  Our bike racks come in different varieties - free standing bike racks, wall mount bike racks, hanging hooks for bikes, ceiling bike racks and standard floor bike racks.  Racks for your garage, shed, basement, apartment, dorm room, beach house, closet or wherever else you store bikes.  And we've got racks that can store up to 6 bikes!

Best SUP Racks | Stand Up Paddle Boards Storage and Display Racks

Whether you're breaking out your Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Boards for the spring and summer seasons or you're on your paddle board year round, you have to remember to take care of your boards because they're a huge investment - we know they can be thousands of dollars.

We've got plenty of cost-effective and practical SUP storage and display racks so that your stand up paddle board stays protected and free from the dings that are bound to happen when you leave the board on the floor of your garage, in the corner of your shed, out on your deck or maybe even in the bed of your truck.  Spend the extra $100 bucks on a rack now and save yourself an extra $1000 later.

Mount and Display Your Skateboard - In Your Music Studio

StoreYourBoard in your music studio: check out these pics we got from one of our customers who used our skateboard mount to display his skate decks in his music studio!

Surf Racks for Bikes | Pedal Your Surfboard to the Beach

BIKE SURF RACKS  

If you're lucky enough to live within biking distance to a great break, you're really lucky.  We offer some great bike rack options that allow you to pedal your surfboard to the beach.  Get some exercise, get noticed and ease your personal burden on the environment by biking your board to the beach (no parking spot required).

Spring with the Backwoods Crew | More Fishing, Hunting and Surfing

By Andrew Sachs
When we last caught up with the Backwoods Crew, we wrote about all the good things the guys were doing down on Delmarva, including riding huge waves, reeling in fish after fish and hunting whatever animals were in season.  Since that time, they have been up to more of the same and we wanted to give you an update.

Surf Racks for Cars and Trucks | Surfboard Roof Rack Storage

CAR SURF RACKS

Whether you're constantly trekking around in search of perfect conditions, shooting down to a secret spot or driving in for the early morning dawn patrol, you're gonna need a car roof or rack for your surfboards.  We've got 'em all: 

Billabong Rio Pro 2013 | Schedule and Preview

By Andrew Sachs
The waiting period for the the Billabong Rio Pro, the WCT's 3rd event of the season, begins May 8th and runs until May 19th in what is looking like a pivotal early season matchup down in South America.  Some early story lines are already building in what could be setting up as another Slater-Parko-Mick fight for the title.  Of course, Taj Burrow, Adriano de Souza and some young guns have something to say about that.

Surf Trip Souvenirs: Scars and Machetes

By Andrew Sachs

When most people go on a trip, they like to bring back some sort of souvenir to remember their trip by.  Postcards and t-shirts are pretty standard for regular vacations and trips.  I try to find something a little more unique to help me remember my trip, and that won't shrink in the wash...here's some of what I've been able to collect over the years:

Casino Chips - Puerto Rico.  On my first surf trip to Puerto Rico we stayed at the Rincon Surf and Board with a group of guys.  Great place to stay with a group, caught some good waves at Domes and Marias and enjoyed the local tacos.  One evening we were looking for something to do and we heard about a casino down in Mayaguez, so we packed into two cars and made the trip south.  The Mayaguez Resort and Casino was light on the "resort" side of things but had the "casino" part down pretty good.  So good that I left with my wallet a lot lighter that night, but did manage to keep a $1 chip off the table.  A few years later I ended up staying in Aguadilla on my trip to Puerto Rico.  Turns out they built a new hotel and added a casino there, too - the Ocean Casino - which is a modern looking casino and a lot less gritty than the one in Mayaguez.  A good night spinning the roulette wheel and I was able to afford a few more rum punches for the rest of my trip.