It's officially cold…

Just for the record, boots were worn for the first time on 30th October, winter suit is out of mothballs and ready for action. For some reason I'm not looking forward to the cold even more this year, maybe it's the fourth terrible Summer in a row, anyway can't put off the inevitable, stiff upper lip and all that.

Pretty great waves for Halloween, but now looks pretty poor the the week or so ahead.

Last few days of sale…

Last few days of the stealth sale, 15% off everything until the end of the month, no more reminders, just get on it! Type 'swell' into the voucher box at checkout. Next sale will be January… maybe… possibly… or February depends on how things go, you know if we have a major rush before Christmas, might be Feb, we'll let you know, over and out.

Lil' Piggy

Have been super lucky to have the loan of a Michel Junod Pignar (much thanks Mr I). I was quietly sceptical when I pulled it out of the bag, although it is decorated with some awe inspiring art by T Moe, it seemed pretty old school in terms of it's shaping. Now I'm no brilliant snake hipped, surf stylist but I was pleasantly surprised how *user friendly it was, only tried it in knee high snappers so far but paddles really well, catches waves so easily and turns great, stable and holds with a big old D. All contrary to what I had expected on first impression, Michel knows his onions, no doubt about that.

Need a few more sessions to get a better idea in some bigger stuff, hell, who knows I might even get near the nose :)

I wish boards weren't so bloody tempting… get under your skin they do, might have to get myself one from Michel, better start saving.

http://www.surfboardsbymicheljunod.com/

*Sorry couldn't think of a more 'rad' expression, pitiful I know.

Half term hoardes

Seems to get busier and busier during half term in October, nearly as crowded as August bank holiday, in the water at least. Great to see so many people having fun in the water, no really it is.

October wave count has been disappointing so far, makes September seem epic. Let's hope we have some more fun ones soon.

Gul Viper Boots…

The main reason for a trip to Gul was to pick up some new booties, great looking product I have to say, let's see how they perform over the winter. Signs look good, I recon we should support our local business's in these tough times, not through charity but because they do produce some great gear. Their new suits look the business too.

Fluid Juice…

Had a nosey around the Gul HQ foyer this morning, some real slices of UK surf history in there. Love this Fluid Juice board and particularly the graphics, remind me of the back of my maths book circa 1978.
Simpler times, and no worse for it. Pop in if you are in the Bodmin area, sure they won't mind.

Lost wave syndrome…

Do you ever think about all those no so quite perfect waves you let roll past waiting for something with a better shape or breaking a particular way? Well I'm finding myself doing that a lot this past week, if only I could rewind and ride a few, I'd be happy to ride a few less than perfect ones right about now, seriously I would…

Come on, let's have some WAVES please. :)