Central Coast Surfboards: The Blog
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Why You Should Have a Mid Length
I'll tell you why you shouldn't have a mid length in your quiver: if you think catching more waves is a bad idea, if you think getting in earlier a... -
Why You Need a Thicker Wetsuit
While spring may indeed when be when a young person's fancy turns to love, for surfers it's a time when your toes feel like they're frozen solid an... -
How to Choose your First Surfboard
As any experienced surfer will tell you, there's nothing more fun than surfing. Although gaining competency is a serious challenge requiring unrele... -
Futures Stretch Quad Fins Review
When someone asks for an all-around, everyday, rippable quad set, my recommendation, without hesitation, is for the Futures Stretch Quad Fins. I'v... -
An Everyday Surf Story
There's been a string of hurricanes affecting the weather lately, with the latest one finally moving into our swell window for a few days. Summer m... -
Surfboard Fins: Thruster Vs. Quad: When and Why
Switching up between quad and thruster sets depending on conditions gets the most out of a board. Knowing when and why to use each results in more fun for you! -
Futures AMT Honeycomb Twin + 1 Surfboard Fin Review
The Al Merrick Twin (AMT) fin set from Futures Fins (The FCS is called Al Merrick Twin + Stabiliser) is a shop favorite. If you're looking for a twin or twin plus one set up that's flat-out-fun, this is the one! -
Must-Have Cold Weather Surf Gear and Accessories
Surfing in winter isn't like summer, when you can bring nothing but the board shorts you're wearing and not even worry about a towel. No ma'am, cold air and cold water demand a different set of equipment and attitude, and we've got it all laid out for you right here. -
O'Neill Hyperfreak Fire vs. Psycho Tech TB4
Both of these best-selling O'Neill models have been reworked for 2023, with each getting the upgrade to O'Neill's Technobutter 4 and Technobutter 4X neoprene. Which one is right for you?
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How to Wax Your Surfboard, From OCD to IDC.
Your guide to applying a quality wax job to your surfboard, whether you want to create art or just get in the water as quickly as you can. -
How to Choose Fins for Your Surfboard
What's the key to maximizing a board's performance and unlocking your potential as a surfer?... FINS!
