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No other piece of surf equipment has drawn such a varied mixture of praise and criticism from the surfing community quite like the surf leash. Called “kook cords” by surfing’s old guard, the leash drew ridicule from those who believed it made surfers soft, lazy, and poor swimmers. When you look back and examine some of the earliest pioneers of the sport – guys like Duke … [Read more...] about History of the surf leash

With the recent arrival of the new FCS II keyless fin system, it will be interesting to see how Fin-S responds and how they will manage to stay relevant in the increasingly crowding surfboard fin market. The problem facing the Fin-S brand, based in Delray Beach, FL, has been the strangle hold that FCS and Futures Fins currently have over the fin market. Aside from a few other … [Read more...] about The Other Other Fin System: Fin-S and the Arrival of FCS II

Sunset Skateboard LED Flare Wheels are one of the hottest new skateboarding accessories around. Instead of riding with the same generic wheels that everyone else has, you can set your skateboard on another level with these brilliant light-up wheels. Invented by California-based skateboarding company Sunset Skateboard, these LED Flare Wheels both create and refract light, … [Read more...] about Review: Sunset Skateboard LED Flare Wheels

One of the hottest new fin systems to hit the market is Future's Jordy Smith fins. These professional-quality fins offer superb performance in all types of surfing conditions. Regardless of your surfing style, chances are you'll love the sheer power, speed and versatility offered by Jordy Smith fins. For a closer look at these fins, keep reading. Honeycomb Model There are a … [Read more...] about Review: Future Fins Jordy Smith Fins

The Fin-S (pronounced finesse) is one of the hottest and most versatile surfboard fin systems on the market. The brainchild of surfers Scott and Chad Posner, it features a state-of-the-art SpringLock technology that snaps directly into the board. Surfers are no longer forced to carry around heavy tools or fin keys to switch out their fins. Thanks to the Posner brothers' Fin-S … [Read more...] about Fin-S Fin System Review