Good Bye 2009, Hello Twenty Ten

December 31st, 2009. It is 11:27 a.m. and there are only 12 hours and 33 minutes until we welcome a new year. 2010 my arms are open and I am happy you're almost here. 2009 was in all honesty a tough year. Our community lost some family and some good friends. We had one hell of a winter and a very short summer. Our economy went down the tubes and too many of our boys are still fighting in foreign lands. But there are things to celebrate, we have welcomed some newborns to our community and they will no doubt be shredding like mom and dad soon. We have had friends and family tie the knot and some promise to do so in the near future. We have had good surf all year long, Ralph's page has the count at 46 weeks of fun surf. Our community is stronger than ever and we have celebrated at many surf, skate, and snow events all year long.

2010 should be a good year, the winter Olympics starts in another month and the World Cup of Soccer begins in June. The surfing world tour and the new Rebel tour should be awesome with epic HD webcasts. Real men will ride bulls! The shop will soon be filled with stacks and racks of new surfboards from Lost, Stewart, Hobie, Walden, and others. Lots of events too. Contest, parties, beach clean-ups, movie premiers, and live music. I know it is all very exciting and I will keep everyone updated as the year gets rolling!

Now that the water is COLD and everyone is wearing the thick rubber it is important to take care of your gear! We see a lot of warranty and repair issues because when you get a rip some where you feel it when the water is forty. Wetsuits are designed to last and the don't get holes or fall apart for no reason. Take the time and push gloves, boots, and suits off, DON'T PULL, AN NO PARKING LOT STOMPS. Pulling stresses seams and causes tears. Things happen and we understand minor rips and tears are fixable and we always have aqua seal for quick rubber repairs here at the shop. Small waves tomorrow ( I hope) and more for the weekend. We have had a few phone calls about the new lost boards and people have already put their names on the list, anyone else???

Thanks for all your support in 2009, it means everything to us. Big things coming from Pioneers in twenty ten so get ready! Enjoy the evening and we'll see you next year. I'll be at the shop from 12 to 4 tomorrow if you need anything!

This video is epic, it will make you laugh!!!