Kreiger/Medlock

Robby Kreiger of the Doors and Scott Medlock stopped by the shop today to pick up custom boards I had made for them.  Each year they do a fund raiser for St. Judes Children's hospital, and put a lot of time into it.  They liked the boards we auction off so much, I made them each one in appreciation of the hard work they do for such a good cause.  Make sure to contact me if you would like to go to the fund raiser this year.

Check out Scott's great art work at the link below.
http://www.scottmedlockstudios.com/Home.html

Davenport Longboards: Seven Jesters

Davenport Longboards: Seven Jesters: - Here's a nice little clip from some friends over in Japan. 373 taking on the 4065 in some fun little peelers.

New PSQ in the shop



9'1" PSQ



A few words from Dennis on this board.

There are some surfboards with square noses and of course there is the square tail… a short straight area, but really the only straight thing in a surfboard is the stringer.

Did you ever wonder about that? The only straight line in a surfboard is the stringer…  not counting the odd diamond shaped rails seen on a few boards out there.  Rockers are curves, outlines are curves, and decks are curves. Now bottoms can be flat from rail to rail but usually this is only a small area, because the bottom will also incorporate Vees, roll or concaves.

The stringer in foam boards help the board from flexing past its breaking point. We want the board to flex but without a stringer they will break too easily. As well, the stringer will give the board a stiffer feel or flex which can be a good thing for overall performance. I make boards with specific stringer sizes and or placement for specific performance characteristics.

I’ve been making and riding boards with perimeter stringers now for 3 or 4 years.  They ride really well.  A soft flex, not as stiff, more lively.  So how about a board with a lighter or narrow center, straight stringer and perimeter stringers too.  On a long board it would be the contemporary equivalent of the traditional 3 stringer board.

D.R.

Be sure to check out Dennis Ryders blog, it is so insitefull and full of history.

Follow the link at the top of the page.

New slippers

Ramona rock-in her new Cobian flip flops she got.

Great cartoon

A friend of mine from High School has been doing great cartoons forever.  I feel this one shows the current sign of the times. 

Check out Peter Spacek's website

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ditchink.com%2Fservlet%2FStoreFront&h=ZAQFG5EwQ

Jack McCoy stops by

Film maker Jack McCoy stopped by the Shop today promoting his new movie.  A Deeper Shade of Blue was made to show in movie theaters instead of just DVD's.  Old school is the way to go.  I remember going to the Isla Vista theater to see all of the new surf flicks.  Nothing like seeing them on a big screen.  The movie will show one night only.  http://adeepershadeofblue.com/

Seems Buzzy Kerbox was tired from the previous nights opening show.

New Dennis Ryder Hulls in stock

 

 We just got in a 7'2" and a 6'6" Dennis Ryder Hull.

Deep Magazine article

To read the full story Click here.

XCEL wins award

HALE'IWA, HI (February 11, 2013) - Xcel is excited to announce its win for the Drylock boot as Hardgoods Accessory Product of the Year at the 10th annual Surf Industry Manufacturer Association (SIMA) Image Awards, held last Friday at the Grove Theater in Anaheim, CA. It is Xcel's fourth SIMA Image Awards win, and the first in the Hardgoods Accessory Product category, awarded to the surf hardgood accessory product retailed in 2012 that featured the most exciting innovation, design, or appeal. "We're proud and honored to be recognized once again by our industry peers," says Lance Varon, Xcel Design Director. "From day one, Xcel's driving focus has been to deliver the best possible product through an unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and fit." "To have the Drylock boot nominated and ultimately win Hardgoods Accessory Product of the Year is a testament to the strength of that commitment among our outstanding team of employees, retailers, and team athletes." The Drylock boot is one of Xcel's most popular accessory products, trusted by surfers everywhere seeking the highest levels of warmth and performance. Innovative technologies include Xcel's exclusive Drylock ankle seal construction and heat-retaining, earth-friendlier ThermoCarbon lining made from bamboo charcoal and recycled poly fibers. Varon and the Xcel team joined over 850 attendees representing industry brands and retailers at the high-energy awards ceremony. "It's an exciting win for the Drylock boot and for Xcel," adds Greg Wade, Xcel Sales and Marketing Vice President. "Being honored in such a highly technical product awards category [fins, leashes, boardbags, and other wetsuit accessories are also eligible] is especially rewarding for a product-focused brand like us." Xcel is a three-time SIMA Image Awards Wetsuit of the Year (2007, 2008, 2010) winner. The goal of the SIMA Image Awards is to identify the surf industry's most influential companies and recognize them for their efforts to advance and grow the industry. Nominees are chosen by an industry panel of manufacturer and retailer experts. Winners are chosen by a final vote open to all SIMA member companies and specialty retailers.