Offseason Snowboarding at Snowflex's Artificial Mountain

By Rick Bickerstaff

A friend and I were on a trip to Lynchburg, Virginia recently, when one of our friends got us free tickets to a year round ski and snowboard mountain called the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre. The "mountain" is made of a synthetic material that looks and feels like rigid carpet, developed in the UK by Briton Engineering Developments that allows riders to hone their skiing and snowboarding skills in and out of season.  We were both skeptical as to how "carpet boarding" would treat us, but the results were an unexpectedly fun night of riding.

Best Heat Ever? Kelly Slater v. John John Florence Semifinal at the Billabong Pro Tahiti

John John Florence and Kelly Slater squared off in the semifinal of the 2014 Billabong Pro Tahiti in what people in the surf industry are calling one of the best, if not the best, heat ever.  The two surfers traded huge, barreling waves at Teahupoo in an epic session.  In fact, Kelly and John John ended up in a dead heat - tied at 19.77 - but Kelly advanced to the finals because of his higher individual wave score, a perfect 10.

Kelly's 2 waves were scored a 10 and a 9.77. John John's 2 waves were scored a 9.90 and a 9.87.

Some might question whether Kelly got a "former champ score boost" on his 10 wave, or at least that John John deserved a 10 also.  Regardless, it was an epic heat from two awesome surfers in incredible conditions.



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Freestanding Kayak Racks | Storage Racks for Two to Six Kayaks or Canoes

Check out the new line of freestanding kayak racks we are offering to meet the storage and display needs of kayakers, canoers, paddleboarders and other boaters.  The freestanding racks consist of 2 basic components: (1) a freestanding frame (U-shaped base support and a vertical support post) and (2) the particular rack for your kayak, canoe or other boat.

Modular, expandable, and high quality are the best way to describe this line of premium freestanding storage racks. If you have the standard freestanding frame (for 2 boats), you can expand it to hold up to 6 boats!  See the three kayak rack, four kayak rack, five kayak rack and six kayak rack!

What You Need in a First Aid Kit for Surfing and Paddleboarding

After a couple of nasty injuries acquired recently from surfing and paddleboarding, I realized that it is seriously important to have a decent first aid kit.  So before you head out for your next gnarly session, make sure you have a surfing first aid kit with these essentials.

SUP Carriers | Paddleboard Transports: Wheels, Carts and Dolly

We know that paddleboards are heavy, big and tough to carry.  Give yourself a hand with a wheeled SUP carrier or paddleboard cart!

SUP Wheels Classic: Saves you time & energy getting your SUP to the water!  Its collapsible design is easy to take and use anywhere and it is built and tested to withstand harsh beach environments.  An optional handle allows you to tow your SUP behind your bike.  SUP Wheels has two 13.5 inch hard rubber wheels that will never go flat and can easily hop over curbs, steps, and more. Designed to be pushed or pulled, you can easily maneuver your heavy SUP over sand, grass, and pavement.

Surfboard Stands in Texas | Home Storage and Display Racks for Surfboards

Check out this picture from our friend Eric down in Texas! He knows how to store his surfboards!

A surfboard on a surfboard stand in the front with a few surfboard wall racks in the back for good measure! Check out our entire selection of surfboard racks to find something you like for your home, garage, or car.



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Longboard Surfboard Fins Noserider Fins | Rainbow Fin Company

Check out some of our longboard fins made by Rainbow Fin Company. Rainbow was started back in 1968 in Santa Cruz, California, by a group of Santa Cruz surfers who were looking for fins to ride for their own boards and to sell to others in the surfing community. Since then, for over four decades and counting, and through the evolution of fin setups, designs and constructions, Rainbow has been relied on by surfers throughout the country and around the globe to provide them with the perfect fins for any conditions. Whether your go-to is a longboard or shortboard (or a SUP), a single, twin, thruster, quad, or five fin setup, or have FCS or Futures, Rainbow has you and your surfboards covered.

Kayak Fishing | Storage Gear and Accessories for Your Kayak

by: Lauren Fry 

Fishing from a kayak is not always easy, but with the use of the right riggings on the correct boat, it can be a breeze! A medium length kayak has a good mixture of easy maneuverability and also stability. Some kayaks come outfitted for fishing, but no kayak is 100% fish ready!