Hawaiian South Shore September Newsletter
KOMBUCHA: GOOD HEALTH THROUGH GOOD DRINKS
I’ve been drinking kombucha for the past two years now. I usually drink one bottle of kombucha every day, and I really like it. The probiotics (a.k.a. good bacteria) that grow in kombucha help to ensure that our digestive systems have good bacteria that are necessary for optimal health. Especially in an age when antibiotics are prescribed liberally throughout the world. It is quite common to lack these healthy probiotics, so it is important to find ways to replace them. Learn More Here...
HAWAIIAN SOUTH SHORE HYBRID WETSUIT TOP/RASH GUARD
One of the most rewarding things about being involved in the surf industry is that every now and then, you get the opportunity to get your hands dirty and create something new and innovative. Rash guards and wetsuit tops aren’t anything new and have been around for decades. But here at Hawaiian South Shore, we have noticed that several of the popular wetsuit top brands lack something or don’t have the characteristics and specifications that we need and want in a surf top. So rather than complaining, we decided we’d design our own! Our Hawaiian South Shore surf top is a combination wetsuit top and rash guard, for those cool mornings when you need a little extra insulation. It will allow you to keep your session going well into the morning hours when the sun starts to heat up. A 2mm neoprene chest and back provides warmth and padding for your chest while paddling. Meanwhile, the SPF 50 rash guard material on the arms and sides offer sun and rash protection without sacrificing flexibility as you paddle. We beefed up the boardshort connector, so it can be tied to your boardshort string to make sure the top doesn’t ride up. This surf top has a back zipper that provides easy entry since the zipper extends up the middle back. The zipper will increase the flexibility and prevent stretching and wear of the neoprene, when putting the top on. The zipper is also made with a YKK zipper, that is specifically engineered for salt water. The zipper won’t corrode and is held closed with a Velcro closure. The top comes in sizes ranging from small to XL and comes in sleek black neoprene. The surf top has no markings other than the name of your favorite surf shop on the chest! Come down to Hawaiian South Shore and check our tour new surf top, that we are proud to have made ourselves!
NEW STOCK LIMITED QUANTY!
LOST RNF 5’5” X ODYSEA Available in two colors only (Steele Blue and Red). If you want one of the world’s all-time best selling soft fish models, I highly suggest you pre-ordering it today!
MEMBER OF THE MONTH Keven K.
When and what got you into surfing? I started surfing in 8th grade. I don’t remember exactly what peaked my interest (that was a long time ago) but a bunch of friends got boards and we headed out to Canoes. My first board was a 6’2” Lightning Bolt wing swallow single fin. Lol, I might be dating myself. Did you have a time period you weren’t surfing? If so when and why did you start back up? Yeah, a couple of times. I stopped in the 90’s since life and work took priority. I started again around 2000, with a friend from work who was doing dawn patrol at Kaisers. I bought a $100 Realm board from Costco. That was fun, but the kids came along so I took another break from the water. Finally started up again in 2012 and never going to stop again. Every time I’ve taken a break, I’ve had the yearning to get back surfing. Where is your favorite place to eat after surfing? What is your favorite item? I love Rainbows! Loco Moco or boneless chicken with a slush float! Unfortunately, I can’t be eating like that all the time. I’d like to keep living and surfing so I need to manage my diet. What other hobbies do you have besides surfing? I try to be involved with my boys, as much as they will let me. I also try to play basketball with my friends or as much time as my body will allow. What do you do for work? I’m a project manager. What board did you get from us? I have a 6’0” Lib Tech Puddle Fish and the 5’5” Odysea X Lost RNF. Why did you decide on this model and size? Puddle Fish, since I like the durable Lib Tech construction. I have a 5’11” Puddle Jumper (bought used off Craigslist) so the 6’ was comparable. I wanted to try the new-design and feel the difference in how they perform. Also, the RNF since I went to your website the other week and saw the pic with Matt Biolos holding it. There was a link to a YouTube clip and those guys were having so much fun. I had to check it out. How does it surf and what did you like about it? The Puddle Fish works exactly as you and Brett described. It’s a speed rocket with more drawn out turns then the Puddle Jumper. The RNF, is fun. No other way to describe it. I was skeptical at the size with 42L of volume, but it works. It’s easy to get into the waves and is a blast to ride. It turns like a skateboard! Have you used different fin setups? If so, what fins have you tried on that board? I’ve tried the Puddle Fish with the Split Keel Quad and I’m currently using a small ARC Thruster setup. I like the thruster setup because I think it allows me to turn better. The RNF comes with its own set of fins that work. Would you like to add anything else? I would most definitely like to express my appreciation to you and your team. Hawaiian South Shore is not there just to sell surf stuff. You guys focus on building relationships. I think that is the extra something that sets you apart from everyone else. It’s more than just a business and I experience that every time I set foot in your shop. Oh, and thank you for providing me with the right information to make the best decisions on surf gear!
SURFING THE FUTURE WITH KELLY SLATER’S CYMATIC
Kelly Slater is one of the most influential surfers. This includes not only how we look at competition and high-performance surfing, but also how we look at the modern surfboard. Kelly’s ultra-rockered potato chips of the 1990s set off an entire generation of copycats. Around the turn of the century, Slater took things in an entirely new direction with shorter and wider flatter boards. Again, we all took note and followed. Most recently, Slater has invested in Firewire and started his own line of boards in collaboration with renowned shapers like Daniel “Tomo” Thomson, the first two models in the line are the Sci-Fi and the Omni. These models have become ubiquitous in lineups around the world. The Sci-Fi has even turned some heads in world tour heats. Slater’s latest board design, Tomo has even more people talking. Slater dropped an edit a few months back of him ripping the bag out of well overhead waves, on what looks like a 5’5”. The Cymatic blends the best elements of the Sci-Fi and the Omni, but also has entirely new elements that thrive on their own merits. One of these is an increase in rocker throughout the board and especially in the tail. This added kick allows for control in larger waves and provides a platform, from which to maneuver. Increased rocker makes a board agile and able to turn on a tight radius. The first edit of Slater shredding his Cymatic demonstrated exactly that. Another thing that is interesting about the Cymatic is that it is definitely not intended as a groveler. It’s a short wide board that excels in real waves, but despite that fact, it does grovel really well! Since the Cymatic holds volume and rail throughout, it’s able to accelerate in small waves. The reduced length also offers the ability to turn your speed into maneuvers. Cymatics are intended to be sized approximately like the Omni. It has been found that going a touch shorter in hollow waves can result in increased speed and control in the barrel. This is likely due to the narrower tail design. Whatever type of waves you are regularly surfing, the Cymatic brings a proven high-tech flavor that is good enough for the 11-time world champ. So, if it’s good enough for Slater, it’s definitely good enough for us! Source: https://www.airrosti.com/injuries-we-treat/upper-cross-syndrome, http://www. muscleimbalancesyndromes.com/janda-syndromes/upper-crossed-syndrome/
REVIEWS: Super Big Mahalo for the folks that take the time to give reviews. We really appreciate it!
Straw Hat Review:
I used my straw hat 2mm wetsuit for the first time this past weekend on a really windy and chilly Diamond Head Dawn Patrol session. It worked absolutely perfect. Nice fit with no binding and great stretch. It kept me warm until the sun came out. Thank you HSS (Brett and Dave) for always providing excellent service and bringing in the best products to the island!!! Super Stoked!!!
Hayden Shapes 5’9 Holy Grail:
Great board! Finally got the right volume! Feels good under my feet from speed down the line to rail to rail turns. So much fun in all conditions. Good drive off the bottom turn with a nice transition flow. Pretty good construction. Surfed it about 20x’s only one tiny pressure on top. At 29.7 L catches wave like my paddlefish at 31 L. Super satisfied that your team helped me decide on this board! -Blaine
Mahalo to David and the Hawaiian South Shore crew! You guys helped me choose an awesome CJ Nelson longboard and provided incredible service to me! “9’4 Harley Ingleby Diamond Drive (9’4 23” 3 1/16” 76 L). Current fin set up = FCS II Harley XL Thruster
I absolutely fell in love with my first surfboard!!!!! I demoed the Stewart Redline II, Harley Ingleby Cruiser, and CJ Nelson Sprout before I made my decision with this board. (Helped by Brett and Dave). I am not a total beginner but a Beg-Int who was looking for a board that is not too easy but a good progression board. This board handles everything. It’s super easy to paddle and super light (Thanks to Thunderbolt Technology) and it’s extremely durable. I was during at Canoes and one of the tourists spearheaded
THE UPPER CROSSED-SYNDROME Spencer Chang, MD Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon at Straub Medical Center WSL Orthopaedic Consultant
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