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Cherry Picker Surfboard Review Our surfer friend shares his experience with these two fantastic boards, explaining how each one performs. The 8'9 Pin Tail offers a classic, old-school feel with its responsive weight and ability to make tight turns, even in smaller waves. Meanwhile, the Cherry Picker provides a contrasting experience, suitable for flat to waist-high waves. Despite its larger size, our reviewer, who stands at 5'5 and weighs 140 pounds, finds it incredibly maneuverable, making it a perfect match for their style in the water. Shop Cherry Picker here

JS PE Carbon: The Future of Surfboard Construction Surfboard construction has come a long way in recent years, and one of the most exciting developments has been the rise of PE Carbon construction. PE Carbon surfboards are made using a combination of epoxy resin and carbon fiber, which results in a board that is strong, durable, lightweight, and responsive. What is PE Carbon construction? PE Carbon construction is a relatively new surfboard construction method that combines the strength and durability of epoxy resin with the flexibility and responsiveness of carbon fiber. Epoxy resin is a much stronger and more durable...

Sweet Potato Surfboard Review Meet Chad, a loyal customer of Hawaiian South Shore who can't resist adding a new board to his quiver whenever he visits. Chad is particularly smitten with his latest acquisition, the Sweet Potato. Chad shares his excitement about the 6'2 Sweet potato. Perfectly suited for his 5'10, 220-pound frame.  Interestingly, Chad shares that he used to ride longboards for quite some time but eventually transitioned to shortboards as he grew older (although he prefers to say "more experienced"). With the advent of shortboards designed for surfers of all shapes and sizes, Chad found the Sweet Potato...

Wet Rash Review  Tommy's absolutely stoked about how it keeps him warm in cold water while allowing for maximum freedom of movement in the arms. This wetsuit isn't like the others; it's like a massage for your arms as you paddle through the waves!Tommy took it for a spin in Haleiwa early in the morning and had a fantastic surf session. No need to worry about getting blown up because the easy-to-use zipper on the back makes gearing up a breeze. Unlike traditional tie strings, this wetsuit is all about convenience – easy on and easy off.Don't miss out on...

OVA Surfboard Review Nick shares his thoughts on the 7'0 Ova, and he's absolutely stoked about it. He highlights its versatility, mentioning that he can take it out to various surf spots all over the island, including Tracks, Rest Camp, White Plaines, and North Beach.Nick dives into the ideal conditions for this board, noting that it performs exceptionally well in waves ranging from two to three feet all the way up to overhead. He prefers riding it as a 2+1 setup, with a 7-inch fin and two side bites, giving it a longboard-like feel.If you're curious about Nick's other board...

Meet Raquel Heckert Big Wave Surfing is full of interesting characters—wild partiers, psychotic hell-men and hell-women, and a lot of huge egos—but there’s one character that might be the most interesting of all, precisely because she is none of those things. Raquel Heckert has been living at Sunset Beach Christian Church for nearly a decade, where she is perfectly positioned to pursue her to biggest passions—her love for big waves and her love for God. Having grown up on surfing the heaviest beach break in Brazil, Raquel was eager to take her big wave game on the road, and by the...

The Olympics are coming to Teahupoo in 2024, and a lot of people are excited about that fact—for good reason! Tahiti is a beautiful island with a rich culture and surfing heritage, and Teahupoo is arguably the best and heaviest left-hand reef pass on the planet. The 2024 Olympic surfing event has the potential to be the best thing that has ever happened to Olympics. Photo credits to @saveteahupoo   However, not everyone is excited about the contest next year, and that’s largely because the Olympic committee is planning to replace the existing scaffolding/judging tower with a new, aluminum tower, which will...

2024 World Tour Roster Confirmed as Athletes Make Last-Minute Push for Qualification @samuel_pupo Brazilian Sammy Pupo put together an incredible, last-minute push for requalification in front of his home crowd in Brazil this week, taking a historic win in Saquarema to confirm his spot on the world tour for the second time. Pupo overcame young Hawaiian talent Eli Hanneman and Tahitian upstart Mihimana Braye en route to victory, earning his place on tour for 2024. Meanwhile, Erin Brooks took out a rampaging Sophie McCullough in the women’s draw, taking the win for Canada. While both Brooks and McCullough came up short...

David joins in a virtual interview with Hawaii News Now as he shares his insight into the Shark attack incident last April  October 13, 2023, in an interview with Hawaii News Now. Our very own David Kelly from Hawaiian South Shore discussed the recent increase in shark activity on Oahu's South Shore and the growing demand for shark deterrents among surfers. In April, a surfer lost his foot in a shark attack in the Kewalos area. Since then, there seems to be more shark activity, especially on O’ahu South Shore. David, who runs the Hawaiian South Shore Surf Shop, was surfing near...

Big Baron Surfboard Review David recently took his new board out on some chest high, occasionally bigger, surf. He said the board looks insanely good with its unique shape, and he was initially worried the big nose would get caught when turning. However, David didn't have any issues with the nose catching during turns. He found the weight of the board provided a very smooth, fast paddling experience with lots of momentum. Even on steeper waves, David was able to take his time popping up thanks to the stability of the board. He described riding it as like being on...

Daylite Deluxe Travel Bag Review She purchased this 5'4" board bag and loves how perfectly it fits her surfboard. The extra space in the nose and tail sections provides protection by preventing her board from bumping the ends of the bag. She also appreciates that the bag unzips all the way open, making it easy to put her board in and take it out without any frustration. The 5'4" size has turned out to be ideal for securely transporting her board. With the lengthened bag, she doesn't have to worry about potential damage to the fins or rails. Overall, this...

Introducing KLLY SANDALS: The Most Comfortable and Sustainable Sandals Ever If you are looking for a pair of sandals that can provide you with optimal comfort, performance, and sustainability, look no further than KLLY SANDALS. KLLY SANDALS is the new footwear brand developed by 11-time world surf champion Kelly Slater, who has been on a mission to create products that are good for both people and the planet. SHOP NOW KLLY SANDALS are not your ordinary sandals. They are designed with innovative features and materials that make them stand out from the rest. In this blog post, we will tell you...

Moe Surfboard Review Greg recently got the 7'4" Harley Ingleby Moe model board and has been riding it a ton over the last month. As an intermediate surfer, it has given him a big boost in wave catching confidence and control. With the Moe, Greg feels way more comfortable surfing overhead waves compared to his previous longboard. He has more maneuverability to go right or left and can stay high on the wave instead of just dropping straight down the face. Greg has it set up with a quad fin configuration, which he's never used before but loves how it...

Qualification Scenarios Tighten with One Challenger Event Left The EDP Vissla Ericeira Pro finished today, marking the penultimate event on the WSL Challenger series. After a hard-found event in Portugal, Brazilian Deivid Silva and American Alyssa Spencer came out on top, earning much-needed points for their qualification campaigns. Silva beat Jake Marshall in the final, while Spencer beat out Luana Silva. With one Challenger event left at the Corona Saquarema Pro in Brazil, the qualification picture has now come into focus. The top 10 men and top 5 women will qualify for the 2024 CT, and thus far three athletes...

California Twin Surfboard Review Kegan Edwards shares his thoughts on the California Twin fish surfboard he recently picked up. As a long time longboarder, Kegan was looking to add a shortboard to his quiver. After taking the Twin out at Kaizer's and Half Point in choppy, windy conditions, he's been thoroughly impressed with its performance and versatility. Initially worried the board may feel too small coming from longboards, Kegan says the Twin's paddling, float and stability have put those concerns to rest. At 5'9" to 5'10" and around 165-170 lbs, he opted for the 5'0" model with approximately 32-34 liters...

FCS x SHARKBANZ POD: Surf Shark Deterrent If you're a surfer, you know that the ocean is a beautiful and powerful place. But it's also home to sharks, and while shark attacks are rare, they can be deadly. That's why it's important to take precautions when surfing and one of the best ways to do that is to wear a shark deterrent. The FCS POD is a shark deterrent product designed specifically for surfing. It is a collaboration between FCS and Sharkbanz, two well-known brands in the surfing industry. The FCS POD uses patented magnetic technology to create an electromagnetic field that...

NBR2 Wetsuit Review  Caldwell shares his thoughts on the NBR2 wetsuit top after picking one up for dawn patrol sessions and afternoon surfs. As a college student and part time employee at Hawaiian South Shore, he was impressed with the quality and performance of the NBR2 compared to other wetsuits he's tried. Upon first trying on the suit, Caldwell immediately noticed the super stretchy yet comfortable material. The inside lining sticks to your skin when wet so you don't slide around, and the smooth exterior material makes it easy to get on and off. At 5'10" and 145 lbs, the...