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Get on board with a surf fitness plan!

Get on board with a surf fitness plan!

Surfing is one of the few sports that require all aspects of fitness: · Aerobic Endurance · Strength · Flexibility · Coordination · Agility · Balance · Proprioception Your traditional gym workouts will take care of your strength and aerobic requirements, and your yoga class will be more than adequate for flexibility. However, for surf-specific coordination, [...]

The Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) or Stand Up Board (SUB)

The Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) or Stand Up Board (SUB)

One of the myths heard often is that stand-up paddle is an ancient Hawaiian ritual, but historically Captain James Cook did no’t observe it in the 18th century, nor did Robert Louis Stevenson see it in the 19th century, (Although Cook did report in his journal watching a canoeist catch a wave sitting down in [...]

Your Sunscreen May Be Burning You!

Your Sunscreen May Be Burning You!

Summer is here, and the sudden upswing of sunscreen and sunblock sales is an indicator of the increased number of people rushing to the beaches. But in a recent study released last month by the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit public health advocacy group, only 8 percent of 700 sunscreen products it evaluated were recommended [...]

Sun Protection: Zinka Sunscreen & Nosecoats

Sun Protection: Zinka Sunscreen & Nosecoats

Major advances have been made over the last two decades with regards to the science and public information regarding the potentially harmful effects of long-term sun exposure. And although equally landmark leaps have been made in the world of sun protection in the past 20 years, Zinc Oxide is still by far the superior ingredient in [...]

REVIEW: Bomber Floating Eye Wear (Stink Bomb)

REVIEW: Bomber Floating Eye Wear (Stink Bomb)

Bomber Floating Eye Wear‘s official website (here) boldly claims that these sunglasses define the standard for extreme lifestyle eye wear. With such a promising claim, we at iJS just had to see what these glasses could do as far as surfing is concerned. After all, being designed by world champion jet ski racer (directly quoted from the [...]

NEW SURF STUFF: Bomber Floating Eye Wear

NEW SURF STUFF: Bomber Floating Eye Wear

Sun block, sun foundation, hats, gloves, glasses, UV clothing … let’s just say that “Sun Protection” can take many forms especially when you are a surfer exposed to the sun and the elements for a few hours everyday. As any waterman will tell you, the sun is out in full force especially during the hot summer [...]

HANDS-ON REVIEW: WavzCap (Part II)

HANDS-ON REVIEW: WavzCap (Part II)

After a horrific hard drive malfunction, resulting in some serious photo losses at the iJS offices, we promptly scheduled a re-shoot of some surf sequences at one of Oahu’s popular beaches. Our recent review of the watersports head wear WavzCap got a burst of impromptu reviewers as the brightly colored neoprene caps drew the attention [...]

REVIEW: Darkfin (Water Propulsion) Gloves

REVIEW: Darkfin (Water Propulsion) Gloves

Black Lagoon’s Darkfin gloves came to our offices as a much anticipated product, being fueled by a hot debate as to the actual functionality versus the “appropriateness” of such a product. If you are not familiar with Darkfin gloves, you can get a primer in our NEW STUFF feature, or just continue reading to dive [...]

Surf Session Saver: Lock Box, Never Lose Your Keys

Surf Session Saver: Lock Box, Never Lose Your Keys

What is the one thing that every surfer should have in their quiver of surf tools? The answer may differ with each particular surfer you speak to regarding this hot topic, but hands down the surf accessory that every surfer should own is a simple and indispensable box that protects and holds whatever your mode [...]

NEW STUFF: DarkFin Surf Gloves

NEW STUFF: DarkFin Surf Gloves

The hot debate this week in the inter-office mail concerns a touchy subject – do surf products unfairly give you an edge over other surfers out in the line up? It is already an accepted fact that thicker and “floatier“ surfboards give a surfer added buoyancy that allows them to paddle into waves faster and easier than their [...]

REVIEW: The Pickle Surfboard Wax Remover

REVIEW: The Pickle Surfboard Wax Remover

For the surfer who loves the feel of fresh wax, likes the look of a clean surfboard, or just are absolutely meticulous about their surf wax methodology (ahem) … let me introduce you to the Pickle, a chemical-free wax remover. Used by surfboard repair people for years as a method to remove wax from a [...]

REVIEW: WavzCap

REVIEW: WavzCap

With stylish designs and colors emblazened on its distinctive neoprene make-up, the WavzCap is a bold new entry into the “surf hat” market. WavzCap is the water child idea of of Gail Kotowski, an avid water wahine who saw a need for unique water head wear, and has made short work of creating a practical [...]

REVIEW: Vertra Sun Resistant Foundation

REVIEW: Vertra Sun Resistant Foundation

I have not always been smart about sun protection. My ignorance is displayed on my skin with spots from too much sun. As I get older I am getting smarter. I used to try out many different sunblocks but was always left with more sun than I wanted after two hours or so in the [...]

REVIEW: Scarfini FX2 Fins

REVIEW: Scarfini FX2 Fins

Changing fins can change the way your board feels, and can freshen or improve your surfing … so when iJS was offered a test run on these yet-to-be-released in the U.S.A. set of fins, we could not resist! Scarfini FX2 fins are identical to some higher end / higher price tag fins out on the [...]

NEW SURF STUFF: WavzCap (watersports protection)

NEW SURF STUFF: WavzCap (watersports protection)

Wear sunscreen! The long term negative effects of sun exposure has been heavily documented and proven by scientists, and as surfers we should be wholly aware of how much time we spend under the sun’s rays. We love the sun, we love the ocean, and there is no force short of natural disasters would prevent [...]

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