Surf Report Tuesday Sept. 28

Right now the surf is blown out with a wind out of the ESE at 10-15 mph. Good news is the wind is going to shift in the next day and is going to help us out with the incoming swell. Water is getting chilly so don't forget we have the best boots and gloves on the market. Come get them before they are gone!

More to come later in the day so do yourself a favor and check back in!!

Until then keep an eye on it and I'll see you in the water this week.

~Zapstix

Surf Report Mon Sept. 27

It's raining and windy here on the seacoast this morning and it doesn't look like it is going to let up anytime soon. The wind is out of the NE at 8-12 mph and there is a junky knee to waist high wave out front. If you really need to check it then you know where to look, protection is key today everyone and there are some places out there that just might be working. The air and water are getting chilly so what that means is boots!

We have a wide selection of sizes from 3mm-7mm from O'Neill and Rip Curl. It's almost time for gloves and right now we have a full size run of 2mm from Rip Curl.

As of today, a 3mm boot is going to work just fine, and we have a great offering from O'Neill. It is the Heat Round Toe. It features a Fluid Foam exterior and interior, glued and blindstitched seams, and a durable rubber sole. 

O'Neill Heat 3mm Round Toe

$48

And once the cold comes in, we have two other great offerings from O'Neill.

O'Neill Psychofreak 5.5mm Split Toe

$79.95

This is the boot that I surf all winter and love it. It has the best grip out there and is the most durable boot I have surfed. It features XDS-Air Insulated Neoprene on the exterior and UltraFlex XDS Air Firewall on the interior. It also features External Fluid Seam Weld, Interior Taped Seams, Anti Flush Shin Strap, Deep Split Toe for Improved Balance, and a Leash Stop Toe Guard.

And for the dead of winter we have the 7mm offering

O'Neill Heat 7mm Round Toe

$65

If you need overall warmth then this is the boot for you. 7mm of comfort for your feet's pleasure. This boot features Fluid Foam on the exterior and the interior. Glued and Blindstitched Seams, and a durable rubber sole. Great for those who's feet get really cold

We do have more styles from Rip Curl, but I do need to keep you coming in so swing on down and try some on. You won't regret it! 

And if you are in the mood for some nice fall gloves for your fingers, then come down and grab a pair!!

Rip Curl E3Bomb 2mm 5 finger

$40

These gloves are great for the beginning of fall. They are made out of 100% E3 superstretch neoprene, they have fully sealed seams and external tape, along with a silicone palm grip so you don't loose your board. These gloves are extremely light and they are by far the most flexible gloves that I have put on. Come check them out.

Thats all today gang, thanks for reading and all the comments. Surf is looking good later in the week as long as the wind helps us out. Keep your eye on it, I promise I will be doing the same. 

See you in the water!!

~Zapstix

'The Wave,' by Susan Casey

So today I am giving thanks to Ryan, who has alerted me to what looks like a fantastic read. I am yet to see this book, and I have to admit that I am a little ashamed that I have not yet taken the time to research or read what looks to be a tremendous story. Here is a brief description of what Ryan was talking about...

"From Susan Casey, bestselling author of The Devils" Teeth, comes an astonishing book about colossal, ship-swallowing rogue waves and the surfers who seek them out. For centuries, mariners have spun tales of gargantuan waves, 100-feet high or taller. Until recently scientists dismissed these stories-waves that high would seem to violate the laws of physics. But in the past few decades, as a startling number of ships vanished and new evidence has emerged, oceanographers realized something scary was brewing in the planet's" waters. They found their proof in February 2000, when a British research vessel was trapped in a vortex of impossibly mammoth waves in the North Sea-including several that approached 100 feet. As scientists scramble to understand this phenomenon, others view the giant waves as the ultimate challenge. These are extreme surfers who fly around the world trying to ride the ocean's" most destructive monsters. The pioneer of extreme surfing is the legendary Laird Hamilton, who, with a group of friends in Hawaii, figured out how to board suicidally large waves of 70 and 80 feet. Casey follows this unique tribe of surfers as they seek to conquer the holy grail of their sport, a 100 foot wave. In this mesmerizing account, the exploits of Hamilton and his fellow surfers are juxtaposed against scientist" urgent efforts to understand the destructive powers of waves-from the tsunami that wiped out 250,000 people in the Pacific in 2004 to the 1,740-foot-wave that recently leveled part of the Alaskan coast. Like Jon Krakauerrs"s Into Thin Air, The Wave brilliantly portrays human beings confronting nature at its most ferocious."

And here is the Author herself!

So again, thank you Ryan for opening my eyes to a new read, I am already so stoked to go pick it up and get on it. To be honest I think I am going to send my girlfriend to Borders today to grab it for me!!! Once I'm done I will let all of you know what I think!

And since we are on the topic of books today, (man I love books, TV is so bogus) I should share with you an amazing website that you may or may not know of. It is http://www.surfbooks.com/ This site has every book you could possibly imagine. It is absolutely fantastic and everyone out there needs to get on it and start expanding your mind. READ READ READ!!!

In other news the 

Quiksilver Pro France  is ON in Pumping Conditions at Culs Nus Beach check it here http://surf.co.nz/news/world-news/2010/9/1574-quiksilver-pro-france-pumping-conditions-culs-nus-

They are also broadcasting live so if you are waiting for football get on your computer and check it out.

Surf is flat today with winds out of the NNW at 5 mph. Could see a pulse on Wed-Thurs so keep an eye on it. Thanks for reading and just remember READ READ READ is the theme of the day. So do yourself a favor, toss your TV out the window and pick up a book!!

Peace and Love

~Zapstix

Jamie O'Brien

So, "Who is JOB" that's the question that many people have been asking for a long time. Finally the answer that we have all been seeking is going to be released to the world on Oct. 7. I know I am more than stoked on this movie especially since it is being released to the world on the heels of the Iron's Brothers Production's "Scratching the Surface," which features the life and travels of one Julian Wilson. People are already saying that it is movie of the year, and one of the best they have ever seen. I have already seen it, and I have to tell you, I was more than impressed. The sound track is killer, the waves and travel are epic, and above all the cinematography is second to none. In my eyes as of right now, it is the best movie that I have seen. So for your viewing pleasure I have attached the trailer to "Who is JOB." I love discussions so I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts. I decided not to attach "Scratching the Surface" because you can run down to the local shop and pick it up, and it is one that is a MUST HAVE in your collection. So here you go, sit back and see what you think...

On another note, the Easterns have been going off all week. The best of the best were invited down to Hatteras for the final comp of the year, and boy did they score. Some of the young guns rode to impress and it looks to me like there are some future superstars out there in the making. To be able to prove yourself in hurricane swell is a once in a life time opportunity for a lot of riders, and that's exactly what they got. You can check out all the action right here http://surf.transworld.net/1000115154/features/the-youth-has-arrived-at-easterns/

So please don't be afraid to post your opinions, I promise I will answer them, and please tell me what your favorite surf movie is. I can't wait to hear what people are into and enjoy watching. Who knows maybe someone out there has a flick in their collection that you have never heard of. Oh and Fast Times at Ridgemont High doesn't count as a surf movie......or does it????

That's all for today gang, again, the water is basically flat, so come on down check out some SUP's and long skates, or just swing in to say hi, I am here till 7!!

As always be positive and I'll see you in the water!

~Zapstix

Surf Report Sat. Sept. 25

Waves are 1 ft. today with a wind out of the SW at 10 mph. Water temp is 58 and the air is a balmy 80. More to come today on the blog so be sure to check back this afternoon. Thanks for checking in.

~Zapstix

SUP's ON SALE

Doyle SUP's are ON SALE here at the shop. We currently have three left at 11' original price was $1250 and right now they are only $1099 with pad. Come down, try one out and see what you think. At this size they are perfect for catching waves or going for a nice long flat water paddle with your pals!

So the surf is flat today and the wind is out of the SW at around 10-mph. It doesn't look like there is going to be any surf for the rest of the week, but we could see a movement around the middle of next week so keep an eye on it.

Even when it's this flat, there is always something to do. Today was my day to get reacquainted to Super Brand. This is a new up and coming brand that is doing it right. They have three of the hottest surfers out there backing their brand and killing it at the same time. The proof is in the pudding people. http://www.superbranded.com/ So I have found a little snip it of what super is all about so sit back and enjoy....

Clay Marzo

Dion Agius

Ry Craike

On other news the Surfing Bagel is still open on Salisbury Beach, so come down and get some fresh coffee and a bagel as you do your morning yoga on the beach. One of our friendly faces is there seven day a week starting at 7 so please, don't be shy come and say HI! Oh and all of our cream cheese is homemade right here in town!!!

Just in from Rip Curl is the Trestles Oceansearch ATS watch. Great watch for a great price. You know exactly when and where the surf's up because you have a Rip Curl Trestles Oceansearch Watch on your wrist. This digital watch comes pre-programmed with tide information for 200 locations and if your local beach or the one you plan to travel to next week isn't on that list, you can add it in.

Product Features

• Material: [Housing] ABS, PU; [Strap] ABS, PU
• Chronograph: Yes
• Water-resistant: 100m
• Backlight: Yes
• Alarms: 1
• Size: Medium
• Weight:
• Recommended Use: Telling time, daydreaming about surfing, finding the best surf
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year

Thats all I got today folks, feels like summer again with this heat so stay cool and as always....

~Zapstix

Hurricane Bill: Garrett McNamara SUP surfing RI - Stand Up Paddle in HD

One more thing for today. This is what is capable of SUP's here on the North East. Just do us all a favor and if your in an actual lineup please don't use the size of the board to your advantage. Even though he is a "pro" there needs to be some sort of order and you need to know that you have to give up the set waves and not be greedy. Just remember, people are looking for an excuse to hate on SUP's so don't give them one, be respectful!!