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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Anyone who knows me knows how much I dislike wearing shoes. I prefer to be barefoot or wearing slippers. I love slippers! As I look across my room to my shoe rack, I see 5 pairs, plus I have 2 pairs in the car and 1 outside my door. They range from the $5.00 rubber [...]
If you are a surfer, the very thought of leaving your prized surf stick in the car or truck, even for quick errand or a zippy after-surf meal, must make you nervous. Yes, lock it in your car with the seats down … even keep the car parked close to the restaurant door so you [...]
Recent economic shifts within the surfing industry have slowly shifted consumer tastes in clothing & design away from the mainstream big-box labels, and more towards supporting the independent artists and clothing designers. It seems that an increasingly large number of shoppers and consumers have come to the conclusion that the lone business person or artisan [...]
We obviously like Recycled Records for the simple fact that it prevents more garbage from getting dumped into the land fills, but it also performs a crucial function in reducing waste in other areas not necessarily attached to the land fills.
When Michael Briody decided to do something about reducing the amount of neoprene that ends up in land fills, he knew that it would involve ingenuity, hard work, and chopping or cutting of some sorts. Inspired by the creative spirit instilled in him by a strong family foundation, Michael put nose to the grindstone and came up with [...]
During our special 12 days of Christmas review we looked at the DPop by DennoPop, a surf aid product designed to help surfers of all levels in lifting their chest from the surfboard during paddling, as well as give them a boost in their pop-up. (original article here) The staffers at iJS recently had an [...]
A new surf break is always an exciting thing for surfers, since it offers an opportunity to revisit one’s skills and growth with respect to surfing. I recently visited a “new to me” surf break with some friends, and discovered something new about my after surf habits that introduced me to a very helpful surf-related [...]
Surfing as a past time can always be improved upon by the company of good friends! There is nothing like getting your entire crew together, piling into an old hoopty, stacking your boards on top, and heading out into the surf until the sun goes down. But if you have ever stacked more than one surfboard [...]
The past several years, I have kept a small plastic bin in the trunk of my car that has housed surf-related items. Apparently, over the course of many surf sessions I have amassed what has become my very own personalized surfer’s survival kit … a tried and true list of items that continues to ensure [...]
Are you a surfer or waterman just dying to show how much of a trekkie you are? From the unbelievably brave souls at Roddenberry.com comes a brave new uniform . These wetsuits feature iconic uniform colors & rank insignias from Star Trek: The Original Series. Available in three colors: Command Yellow, Science Blue, and Engineering Red. Prices [...]
Dear Xcel Wetsuits: I am a big fan of your line of surf wear and UV protective gear ever since I started surfing over 12 years ago. Although I have tried other brands and manufacturers over the years, it has been a tried and true experience that your brand far exceeds in quality and durability. [...]
This was our original first choice as THE number one surfer’s accessory for the holiday season, but it eventually slid down to number 2 on the list since we could not have a tie! We mulled it over for a lengthy period, but we stand by our decision. That being said, Soma Airbag Designs has [...]
