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Rayskin Nose Rider Wood Surfboards

by Doug Gunzelmann on April 17th, 2008

Upgrade: $4800 Investing in a surfboard that is beautiful, finely crafted, high performance, unique, and made of rich wood veneer is a perfect way to compliment the beauty of a perfectly pealing wave. Rayskin surfboards offer an unreal alternative to the cookie cutter punch out foam/glass boards that bob in our seas these days. Although the [...]

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Surfs Up: The Body Glove Eco Wetsuit

by Doug Gunzelmann on March 12th, 2008

Upgrade: $325 When I go surfing I enjoy the purity of being outside, the natural power of the ocean, and rippin’ some sick barrels. However, I despise swimming through plastic, trash, and that rainbow colored slimy film. That being said, why be a floating piece of future debris? The Body Glove ECO suit is your way [...]

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Locally Grown, Hand-Built Surfboards Built in Maine

by Matt Embrey on March 5th, 2008

Upgrade: $420 - $2200 Grain Surfboards are made from locally grown wood cut by sustainable forestry pros. Plus the folks over at Grain reuse the wood by-product for fuel, compost & wood chips. While it is not a completely “Green” process (they still employ the use of chemicals and petroleum based products), the wood [...]

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