New Surf Gear at Hawaiian South Shore – December 5, 2025 Weekly Update
This week at Hawaiian South Shore, we're excited to feature a brand-new arrival: the Takayama DT Flex Fin, handcrafted in California using techniques perfected over 30 years. We've also restocked four popular Thunderbolt surfboards from Harley Ingleby and Ben Skinner, plus Futures fins, sun protection essentials, and holiday gift ideas. Whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift for a surfer in your life, we've got you covered.
Order by 7:30 PM HST today and we'll drop your package at the main post office tonight for delivery by Friday or Saturday.
Get Weekly Surf Gear Updates
Sign up for our Aloha Friday newsletter and never miss new arrivals, restocks, and exclusive deals from Honolulu's premier surf shop.
New Arrival: Takayama DT Flex Fin
Takayama DT Flex Fin (9" – 10")
The Donald Takayama Flex Fin delivers what most single fins can't: the quick pivot response you need for direction changes and the hold and drive you want for committed nose rides. This isn't a compromise between two styles—it's a template Donald designed to deliver both.
What makes the Flex Fin different? The bottom two-thirds of the fin uses an upright pivot-style template for quick turns. The top third rakes back significantly, creating resistance that holds your board steady when you walk to the nose. You get maneuverability without sacrificing control.
Every Takayama Flex Fin is handcrafted by Larry Allison in California. Larry has been making Donald Takayama's fin templates for over 30 years, using techniques he's been perfecting since 1971. The construction includes 29 layers of 7.5-ounce fiberglass—not the 4 oz or 6 oz cloth used in mass-produced fins. The spine is positioned at 25% from the leading edge for lift and improved water release, with a hand-foiled trailing edge and tip that Larry describes as "almost a dying art."
Due to the flex characteristics, a 9.5" Flex Fin will feel more like a 9" conventional fin in the water—you can run slightly more depth without feeling over-finned.
Best For: Longboarders who want nose-riding hold with pivot-turn capability
Check Out the Takayama DT Flex Fin →
Sun Protection Restocked
Protect yourself in the water with reef-safe, Hawaii Act 104 compliant sunscreens. All three of these options are water-resistant for 80 minutes and free from oxybenzone and octinoxate.
Vertra Face Stick SPF 38 – Shane Dorian Kona Gold
Part of the Vertra Athlete Signature Series, this high-performance face stick was created, developed, and tested in partnership with big-wave legend Shane Dorian. The Kona Gold shade is a tribute to his hometown of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, where he first fell in love with surfing. This mineral-based formula offers UVA/UVB broad spectrum protection with a medium tan and warm undertones.
Best For: Surfers who want visible sun protection with a natural, warm-toned finish
Vertra Face Stick SPF 45 – Invisible
If you prefer sun protection that disappears on your skin, the SPF 45 Invisible is your answer. This mineral formula goes on clear for most skin tones with a non-greasy, fragrance-free finish. It's paraben-free, cruelty-free, and travel-friendly.
Best For: Anyone who wants invisible protection without residue
Real Sun Cover – Surfers Zinc Shield
Exclusive to Hawaiian South Shore, Real Sun Cover is a 100% all-natural sunscreen made in the USA. The premium zinc formula contains 25% non-nano zinc oxide for 97% UVA and UVB protection. It's reef-safe, baby-safe, non-greasy, and water-resistant for 80 minutes.
The base ingredients include certified organic coconut oil, certified organic cocoa powder, and certified organic beeswax. Surfer tested, ocean approved—this is sun protection developed for surfers who demand effective coverage without harming Hawaii's precious reefs.
Best For: Families and eco-conscious surfers who want all-natural, reef-safe protection
Solarez Epoxy Pro Travel Kit
The Solarez Epoxy Pro Travel Kit provides everything you need for on-the-go surfboard repair. It includes Zerovoc® Styrofoam-safe UV cure resin, a 2-part epoxy resin for structural repairs, Solarez Microlite-Epoxy for filling damaged foam, fiberglass cloth, rope, stainless steel scissors, sandpaper, an eco-friendly cleanup solvent, and applicators for accurate resin placement.
Designed for portability, this kit gives you the essential components to perform board repairs when access to a workshop is limited—perfect for travel or remote surf trips.
Best For: Traveling surfers and anyone who wants emergency repair capability
Check Out the Solarez Travel Kit →
Thunderbolt Surfboards Back in Stock
Four popular Thunderbolt construction boards are back in stock this week—three from Harley Ingleby and one from UK shaper Ben Skinner. Thunderbolt's advanced construction delivers durability and performance that traditional boards can't match.
Harley Ingleby MID 6 Mini Twin
The Mid 6 Mini Twin is a mid-length surfboard designed for maximum performance in all wave types. It features similar width and volume to the popular 7'0, but at a couple of inches shorter, it offers a more curvy plan shape for tighter pockets—making it the perfect size to release as a twin fin.
The 6'10 Mid 6 Twin is specifically designed to pair with the FCS2 Power Twin fin set, which Harley designed for FCS and has become one of their most popular twin fin sets. Key features include a fine, round pin tail, smooth rocker with nose flip, high nose rails that transition to mid tucked and low hard in the tail, and six perfectly blended channels for immediate response and acceleration.
This board performs well in both everyday and serious surf, breaking the stereotype that channel bottoms are only good in clean waves.
Best For: Surfers wanting twin-fin speed with mid-length stability
Check Out the MID 6 Mini Twin →
Harley Ingleby G6 Thunderbolt Black
The G6 is a high-performance shortboard designed for good surf in the chest-high plus range. It features a unique continual rocker, a straighter tail with a longer increased nose lift than the HP rocker, and six channels that make it an acceleration machine. The squash tail design provides increased pivot points and turn release, making it ideal for intense surfing conditions.
Key benefits include enhanced performance in chest-high plus range surf, increased speed and maneuverability, and the ability to handle intense surfing conditions. For fins, we recommend the FCS Harley XL tri set in regular conditions, or the FCS Harley XL quad set in larger open faces or hollow surf.
Best For: Advanced surfers seeking speed and maneuverability in quality waves
Check Out the Harley Ingleby G6 →
Harley Ingleby MOE Thunderbolt Black
Released in 2022, the Harley Ingleby MOE quickly gained recognition for its innovative design and versatility. This funboard is ideal for surfers who want to go shorter without losing paddling power. The MOE's design shifts volume back under the chest, making it easier to paddle while enhancing foot placement toward the tail for better control.
This feature reduces the need to shuffle around to find the sweet spot, making it a favorite among intermediate and advanced surfers. The pulled-in outline and wide tail enable smooth rail-to-rail transitions, making it responsive and dynamic. It performs well in a range of wave conditions, from knee-high to 3' overhead, and is particularly suited for small to medium waves.
Best For: Intermediate to advanced surfers looking for a versatile funboard
Check Out the Harley Ingleby MOE →
Ben Skinner Skindog OG Double Scoop
The Double Scoop is a bold new design that redefines the modern noserider. Inspired by the way water flows over the tail during a noseride, this board offers enhanced lift and control on the nose while still allowing smooth, responsive turns from the tail. It combines traditional glide with modern maneuverability—delivering style, function, and versatility across a variety of conditions.
A standout feature is its unique "spoiler effect"—a flipped deck line and deep double concave through the rear third of the board. This design channels water across the deck and into the flipped tail, holding more water and creating additional lift and speed control. Drawing on Ben's passion for Formula 1, the board uses hydrodynamics to achieve downforce for nose lift. When stepping back from the nose, the pulled-in tail and concave behind the fin deliver sharper, more powerful turns.
Best For: Longboarders who want nose-riding performance with modern turning capability
Check Out the Skindog Double Scoop →
Futures Fins Restocked
Four popular Futures fin sets are back in stock this week, including Dave Rastovich's signature designs and John John Florence's World Championship template.
Futures TWIN+1 Rasta Reverse
As Dave Rastovich showed on his recent Electric Acid Surfboard Test, the Rasta Reverse 3/2 Twin + 1 is designed to surf your favorite twin board at full throttle. The "Reverse 3/2" refers to the twist in the foil through the top third of the fin, adding an additional 3 degrees of cant and 2 degrees less toe.
The Reverse aspect means the toe angle straightens only in the tip, creating two separate foil surfaces—one at the base and one at the tip—both featuring Futures' proprietary Vector foil. This unique design keeps the fin engaged on rail, creating tons of drive, speed, and grip. Pedal to the metal!
Best For: Twin-fin surfers who want maximum drive and speed
Futures QUAD Rasta Honeycomb
The Rasta Quad, designed by Australian freesurfing icon Dave Rastovich, is a versatile set that suits almost any quad option board. The honeycomb construction combined with Futures' V2-Foil on the front fins creates a looser feel, allowing for high-speed surfing and quick direction changes.
This is a Medium Quad (145-175 lbs) with a balanced ride number of 7.7, suitable for all wave types and all conditions.
Best For: Quad riders seeking versatility and loose, high-speed performance
Futures THRUSTER John John Techflex (Large)
The John John (L) Techflex is a large size thruster in the Neutral template category. This template is a scaled-up version of the Medium template that John John Florence rode exclusively to back-to-back World Championships.
John rides this template in his small wave boards that feature a wider tail and require more lift from his fins. The Techflex construction and flat foil give this fin a stable feel, making it ideal for controlling speed in more powerful waves.
Best For: Larger surfers (175+ lbs) who want John John's proven World Championship template
Check Out the John John Techflex →
Futures QUAD Controller Honeycomb Bamboo
The Controller Quad is a split keel setup designed specifically for use in wide tail fish designs. The honeycomb and bamboo construction, V2-Foil, and extra-large surface area are great for generating speed and maintaining it through a sequence of turns.
With the upright template of the quad rears, there's a skatey feel to the set that's similar to a twin keel, but with more control.
Best For: Fish and wide-tail riders who want keel-style speed with quad control
Check Out the Controller Quad →
Hawaiian South Shore Exclusive Apparel
HSS Hoodie 1996 – Navy
Wrap yourself in aloha with the Hawaiian South Shore "1996" Hoodie—a nod to coastal roots, laid-back vibes, and that timeless island style. Crafted for those who chase dawn surf sessions, salty breeze evenings, and everything in between, this navy pullover blends comfy function with classic surf culture.
The relaxed, unisex silhouette is roomy through the body with an easy fit in the shoulders—ideal for layering or day-to-day wear. Ribbed cuffs and waistband keep the hoodie in shape, rugged enough for ocean spray and nighttime breezes, yet soft enough for lounging. The heavy weight fabric offers the right balance of warmth and breathability, perfect when trade winds dip.
The "1996" mark suggests a legacy, a decade of surf, shore, and cultural heritage. A versatile staple for beach nights, boardwalk walks, café stop-overs, or travel days—it carries the aloha mindset wherever you go.
Best For: Anyone who wants comfortable, surf-inspired apparel with Hawaiian South Shore heritage
Check Out the HSS 1996 Hoodie →
Aloha Days Kids T-Shirt – Vacation Navy
The Aloha Days Kids T-Shirt is crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail that defined quality clothing in the 1970s. This exceptional garment brings together durability and comfort in perfect harmony, featuring a substantial 6.1-ounce cotton construction that only gets better with each wear.
Each shirt is thoughtfully engineered with precision details: a seamless double-needle collar that keeps its shape, reinforced shoulders for lasting durability, quarter-turned construction to eliminate center creasing, and double-needle stitching at the sleeves and hem for exceptional durability through every session.
Best For: Keiki (kids) who love the water and Hawaiian surf culture
Check Out the Aloha Days Kids Tee →
Holiday Gift Ideas
Looking for the perfect gift for the surfer in your life? Check out our complete Holiday Gift Guide featuring stocking stuffers, apparel, accessories, and more.
Scott Sandals Back in Stock
Scott Sandals has been an integral part of Hawaii's fashion industry for almost 90 years. Started in 1932 by the Scott family after they came to Oahu on vacation and decided to stay, the company brought high-quality shoe craftsmanship to Hawaii, along with 28 tons of machinery!
After World War II led to material shortages, Scott Sandals decided to focus solely on slippers. Over the next eight decades, these slippers have become synonymous with the Hawaiian experience and can be seen all over the islands. In a place where slippers are practically the official Hawaii state shoe, Scott Sandals are a ubiquitous part of our culture.
Scott Sandal JAWAIIAN – Black
Available in a variety of materials including nylon, rubber, leather, and vegan leather, Scott Sandals blend quality craftsmanship with comfort and style—making them the perfect choice for a trip to the beach or a casual day at the office.
Best For: Anyone who wants authentic Hawaiian slippers with lasting quality
Scott Sandal Manoa – Brown Aina
The Manoa in Brown Aina offers the same quality craftsmanship in an earthy, natural tone that pairs with everything from board shorts to casual Friday attire.
Best For: Those who prefer a natural, earthy look with Hawaiian heritage
Visit Hawaiian South Shore
See all our new arrivals in person at Hawaiian South Shore, Honolulu's premier surf shop since 1996.
- Address: 320 Ward Ave #112, Honolulu, HI 96814
- Phone: (808) 597-9055
-
Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Order by 7:30 PM HST and we'll drop your package at the main post office tonight. Most Hawaii orders arrive Friday or Saturday.