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2016 Point Panic Experience BodySurf - HandBoard Congratulations to B.K Holt & Kai Santos for winning the Bodysurfing & Handboarding Divisions of the 2016 Point Panic Experience!  These individuals were also the only two wave riders whom advanced to both final heats on both days of competition.  Though the surf was small, clean and somewhat inconsistent, all 50+ contestants took full advantage of the opportunity provided.  From a fired-up 11-year old beach entry grommet to the small handful of elders in their 60’s, these pure wave riders came to Point Panic from the islands of Hawaii and Kauai, Australia, North...

2016 Point Panic Experience BodySurf - HandBoard Vissla, DaFiN and Hawaiian South Shore are proud to present the iconic bodysurfing and handboarding contest, Point Panic Experience! This year will be the 8th annual Point Panic contest, which runs in the form of a two-day, wave-filled, stoke fest. Point Panic is one of very few bodysurfing contests with a 3 month holding period, running from July 15th until October 15th, 2016. Why so long? Because for Point Panic, conditions have to be perfect -- 90 feet and glassy. The wait is worth it. Competitors and spectators flood the South Shore of Oahu to join the madness,...

https://vimeo.com/161112605 The other day I was watching the Fiji Pro on WSL.com, and kept seeing an ad between heats where a young kid would ask his father, “Dad, what’s VISSLA?” After seeing this short video a few times, I realized that I, too, didn’t really know what VISSLA was, aside from a new surf brand that is popping up on t-shirts all over the place. So I figured I should check the brand out and see what all the hubbub was about. And as it turned out, it was nothing like I expected. Paul Naude - Picture from business.transworld.net Paul...

WHO IS BRINK SURFBOARDS Donald Brink, 34, was born and raised in South Africa. He started surfing at the age of 15 after his family relocated to the coast, and quickly developed a fascination for surfboard design and dynamics. After a few years of observing in the shaping room, Donald gained the confidence in 2005 to wield a planer for the first time. Today he continues to hone his craft, while taking the art of shaping down some unconventional paths. Donald looks at each board as an extension of the rider’s feet, building each custom board according the surfer’s stance....

Hey check out this email I just received from Matt Biolos of Lost Surfboards…let me know if your interested, if you are just email me. sales@hawaiiansouthshore.com - David Hey Everyone…spread the word…. We can do them with any Classic MR air spray, or also with The Son Of Cobra resin art…or clear, light and  and white. Glass on twins…FCS2 or Futures, up to you. MARK RICHARDS U.S SHAPING TRIP | ORDER NOW! Feeling that Twin Fin resurgence bubbling up, but not confident enough of proven performance to pull the trigger? Why take a chance, here’s your opportunity to get a...

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The man that started it all almost 4 years ago Doug Walker Big Mahalo To Doug for giving us the opportunity to sponsor the event. July 29th 2016 will be a day to remember. https://vimeo.com/128198360 Roughly eight years ago, commercial film editor Doug Walker found himself experiencing a crossroads; he was craving a return to his beach culture roots. It was around this time when his wife handed him the gift of a video camera with the simple request to go out and create something he loved. The very next day, Walker traveled to Southern California; unbeknownst to him, the...

Newsletter June 2016 Surf Boutique June Newsletter 2 EVENTS IN JULY DON'T MISS IT Newsletter contents Do you Make Yours? I don't Shine Rotator Cuff Tears EVENT Saturday July 23rd 2016 6pm to 9pm at Hawaiian South Shore Makai Parking lot. Silent Auction Live music, Beer, wine Food trucks Last year ’s event Access Surf raised close to $14,000! Help them raise more. Come join one the Happy Bunch of volunteers Member of the Month Kevin Gousse EVENT Friday July 29th Movie Night Book Release "Lost and Found" Party at Hawaiian South Shore Legendary guest USED BOARDS June 2016Reward Member...

Reinventing the Log Getting to Know Bill Stewart, Father of the Modern Longboard Bill Stewart in front of his air brush in front of his surfshop Bill Stewart is said to be the father of the modern longboard, but his influence started long before curves became cool again. In 1967, Stewart was repairing dings and experimenting with shorter surf craft as the Shortboard Revolution came into full swing. He’d cut down old longboards into shorter designs, then take what he’d learned and build on it the next time. By the time he invented the Hydro Hull he was already established...