FCS Fins, Original Art, Original Pics.

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Hey Guys! You’ll be soon seeing MANY more changes, (some of which are taking place now) with our site and its ORIGINAL content. We’ve started with our FCS Fin section. There you’ll notice that things are looking a bit different than what you’re used to seeing. Why is that you ask? Well, because we have begun taking our own FCS Fin images as well as making enhancements to our current FCS Fin images so that you the customer get a better feel for what you’re looking at. With online businesses, the manufacturer will often supply photos of their products that a shop can use on their web site. That’s GREAT! However what happens is that online shops tend to take advantage of this and what you end up with is a world where everyone on the Net is using the SAME product images… BORING! Well, you know that we at The Surfboard Warehouse INNOVATE! In this case that means bringing you better, crisper, original, different, FCS Fin product photos! You’ll also begin to notice our site using MORE of our UNIQUE watermarks as the process continues. This is because we don’t want any one imitating us! Yes, it’s harder doing things with originality, but we won’t stand for the status quo. Please let me know what you think! Below is a link to our FCS Fin section that’s being revamped as we speak! Thanks again!

http://www.thesurfboardwarehouse.com/c-8-fins.aspx

Travel Surfboard Bags, What’s New?!?

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Think not much has changed in the Travel Surfboard Bag realm lately? Think again… We carry the BEST Travel Surfboard Bags in the industry and let me tell you, after putting my hands on the BEST Travel Surfboard Bags the industry has to offer, the materials, designs and functionality of the current Bags are absolutely UNREAL! More pockets, padding and features than you can imagine. Need a place for your Wetsuit? Or Wet cloths? Some Travel Surfboard Bags now come with an outside wet pocket complete with mesh drainage panel! FCS Travel Surfboard Bags now feature dual density foam, giving you unparallelled protection! I would tell you to cut one open and check it out, but I’ve saved you the trouble, as I’ve done it! BRILLIANT FCS, JUST BRILLIANT! Problems with Airline fees? Talk to Dakine, they have a Recon II that COMPLETELY HIDES the 2nd. board!! Need a Travel Surfboard Bag with wheels!?! Talk about ENDLESS possibilities! Wheeled Travel Surfboard Bags are now made with rugged wheel well structures, mounted either on the rail OR flat on the tail of the bag. If you haven’t traveled with your surfboards lately and are in need of a new Travel Surfboard Bag, the possibilities are basically endless! If you want to get started and see what we offer please click the link below. AND HAVE FUN ON YOUR TRIP!

http://www.thesurfboardwarehouse.com/s-4-surfboard-travel-bags.aspx

FREE Surf Gear!

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Hey Guys! Somehow I forgot to mention that The Surfboard Warehouse is running a contest in conjunction Destination Surf for FREE Surf Gear! Basically, it breaks down like this:

4 Prize levels (All prizes are winners Choice)

-          Four 3rd. place prize winners (Drawing – April, 27th.)

-          Three 2nd place prize winners (Drawing – May, 4th.)

-          Two 1st. place prize winners (Drawing – May, 18th.)

-          One GRAND prize winner (Drawing – June, 1st.)

As always, please see our site for official contest rules, but it’s pretty simple… If you want a chance to win all you have to do is place an order OVER $100.00 between now and May 31st. 2012 OR just become a fan of www.TheSurfboardWarehouse.com on Facebook. If you do BOTH then you double your chances of winning FREE Destination Surf Gear. You can’t beat FREE!

Swell Shell Hard Case Review

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Hello all! “FINALLY!” That’s the ONLY word that can describe it. The Swell Shell is one of (if not the markets ONLY) surfboard hard cases available! We usually get about 3 to 6 calls a month from people asking if we carry any Hard Surfboard Cases. Until now we’ve had to turn them all down, smashing their Hard Case hopes, as there simply wasn’t anything available. So I say “FINALLY”, to the Swell Shell, a Surfboard Hard Case that’s actually made right! Constructed with an indestructible LLDPE body, large grab handles, and dual wheels this Hard Case won’t let you down! We know what you’re thinking, but don’t worry the airlines don’t discriminate between Hard Cases and the typical “Surfboard Travel Bag“, in our experience you’ll get treated the same way regardless of which type of case you choose to travel with. What if you want a Swell Shell!?! Well NO WORRIES! We’ll have them and they SHIP ABSOLUTELY FREE while we’re prebooking! Click the link below for more information.

http://www.thesurfboardwarehouse.com/p-1452-swell-shellbrhard-surfboard-case.aspx

Billabong Revolution Wetsuit Review

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Wazzup! Was just talking to our Billabong rep. and he’s got me SUPER amped on the NEW Billabong Revolution Wetsuits set to hit our shelves this coming winter! The Billabong Revolution is a GREAT suit at a GREAT price and let me tell you that the NEW colorways coming out this fall are just NASTY! The Revolution will be available in 3 ALL NEW colorways while still staying available in both the 3/2 and 4/3 thicknesses. I wouldn’t go as far as saying that I’ll be looking forward to colder water again, but lets just say when it inevitably does come, I know the suit that will be waiting for me! Obviously going into summer Wetsuits are the LAST thing you want to think about, but when those summer swells come to and end and the seasons first chill hits the air, the Billabong Revolution will be here… Waiting… For you… (That ended up sounding Kinda creepy! lol) I’ll hit you up again later! Peace.

FCS JF-1 Fin Review

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Hey Guys! The NEW FCS JF-1 Fins are BACK IN STOCK! If you’ll remember we sold out of our first batch in ONE DAY! As a result we stepped up our 2nd. shipment and they should last a bit longer! If you’re interested in the FCS JF-1′s (their Jeremy Flores’s Signature Fins how could you not be?!?) get them while we have um OR as with all the fins we sell you can try them out by becoming a Finatic! Finatic is our EXCLUSIVE Fin Testing Program that operates similar to Netflix. It’s ABSOLUTELY SICK! If you want to try a BUNCH of different fins it’s the ONLY way to go! Anyway, I am happy to announce that the FCS JF-1′s are available for purchase OR for testing within Finatic. Thanks again!

How to buy a Travel Surfboard Bag. REALLY.

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Hey Guys! This is the follow up to my “How to buy a Surfboard Day Bag” Post. I got a few emails asking that I also talk about Travel Surfboard Bags, so here you go! Thanks for the feedback. Probably most importantly when buying a Travel Surfboard Bag you need to consider how many boards your taking. If you’re only taking 2 the NEW single/doubles are the way to go! Dakine, Prolite, FCS and Creatures ALL make some variation of the “single/double”. They completely hide the 2nd. board, if you’re trying to avoid those pesky airline fees that’s definitely the way to go. Next, DON’T OVER BUY! In other words if you’re taking 3 boards DON’T get a 5 to 7 board Travel Surfboard Bag. You’re just asking for an over sized bag that will raise red flags airline check in. You want your boards to be snug, if you overbuy you’re just asking for damage. If you have 3 boards get a 2 to 3 board bag, MAYBE a 3 to 4 board bag if you want a bit more room for other gear. Last, make sure NOT to cheap out! Get a QUALITY Travel Surfboard Bag that you can trust, ask a friend, look for reviews or just simply visit OUR Travel Surfboard Bag section. We’ve taken the guess work out as we ONLY carry the BEST brands that you can trust. Getting a good deal is GREAT, but if it’s at the expense of your boards being damaged then what was the point? If you want a good deal check out our sale page from time to time as we have Travel Surfboard Bags there often. Good luck!

How to buy a Surfboard Day Bag. REALLY.

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Hey guys! Sorry it’s been a while. I get swamped and next thing I know I haven’t posted in two weeks! Sorry about that! Anyway, there’s a lot of chatter out there about “how to buy a Surfboard Day Bag“, so I figured I would clear the air a bit. Most companies cut their Day Bags a bit long, so if you had a 6’6″ board a 6’6″ Day Bag would work just fine. Also, it’s IMPORTANT to get a Surfboard Day Bag with one side of the “reflective tarpee” companies call it by different names, but it basically serves the same purpose. When you’re using your Day Bag, put the reflective side UP and you will find your Bag (and board) stay nice and cool. I personally prefer a Day Bag with a good heavy duty nylon on once side and the reflective tarpee on the other. When used properly (Nylon side down and tarpee side up) your Day Bag will last a long time and you’re board will stay nice and cool. A removable shoulder strap COULD be key when strapping your Surfboard Day Bag to your roof. When the shoulder strap is NOT removable the strap can flap around and could possibly scratch your car. Those are the MAIN points when buying a Surfboard Day Bag, but as usual you get what you pay for. So, if you want a bag that will last and protect your board well it will probably cost you a bit more, but if you have a nice board then we both know it’s worth it. Talk to you soon.

Article in Transworld Business!!

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Hey Guys! Yours truly has a HUGE interview posted on Transworld Business’s website! It’s a GREAT article. We discuss all things business, both about The Surfboard Warehouse, Inc. and the surf industry as a whole. The best part is the article focused on Finatic! Why not right?!? We’re the ONLY company with anything like it! I have harped enough about it so I am sure YOU know how our Finatic Fin Testing Program works, however it was interesting to get Transworlds’ take on it! Anyway, there are also EXCLUSIVE pictures of myself and some of the staff in there as well! So, if you want to see our operation, our “Command Central” and “Packing Station One, as well as our “Fin Cube”, look no further. You won’t find pictures like this ANYWHERE else! Thanks for the support over the years. This should be a BIG year for us as we apply for “Surf Shop of the Year” and “Product of the Year” – for Finatic. As always if you need anything, or have any feedback please let me know! Article below IT’S DEFINITELY WORTH READING! Thanks again.

http://business.transworld.net/90714/features/the-surfboard-warehouse-founder-on-custom-board-fin-program/

FCS H3 Nexus Fin Review

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Sorry guys! I was thinking back to other fins I’ve tried and the FCS H3 Nexus Fins popped into my skull. I have tried both the FCS H3 Nexus Medium and Large fin sets. Again, being a borderline “Large” surfer (at 6’2″ 170lbs.) I PERSONALLY tend to use Medium Fins on smaller days and Larger fins on days where I might need the drive and hold as was the case here. On my Puerto Rico trip I did a little swell chasing and ended up at Luquillo Beach, an interesting, but not extremely well known punchy beach break on the North East side of P.R. The conditions weren’t epic by any means the day I was there, but some punchy head high bowls could be found. So, I paddled out with the FCS H3 Nexus Large Fins on my Q.F. Platypus and LOVED them, getting into the steep drops early and making waves that I wasn’t to sure I would make! (I know you’ve been there) I pulled one of the BIGGEST floaters of my life, that in my opinion I NEVER would have made had it not been for the FCS H3 Nexus Large Fins. Yet again I crossed paths with the H3‘s, though this time it was the FCS H3 Nexus Medium Fins back at home in the Gulf on a gutless 3 to 5 day and they were EXACTLY what I needed to get that little extra lift to make a borderline day SUPER FUN! Hope this helps, again try them for yourself with our Finatic Fin Testing Program.

These Fin “Reviews” are intended to be used as a comparison tool, so that YOU can get how particular fins worked for ME on MY boards in certain conditions. Remember, countless factors effect a fins performance, the best thing to do is become a Finatic and test fins on YOUR board at YOUR break for YOURSELF. None the less I hope my fin reviews HELP you make more informed, smarter, fin decisions.