PIONEERS

The all new 2010 Speed Demon II, Stealth w/ Firewire Technology, and the highly anticipated PLANK!!!!

So lots of pictures on the blog today. Most of them are of the new boards we have received over the past few days. Some are of my quick trip up north. The fact that I have a new board and no new waves to test it out in are starting to set in. Last summer when I got my Lost Stealth this same thing happened. I had to wait almost 2 weeks before I was able to get that thing in the water. I hope that I don't have to wait that long this time.

This 6'4 Plank, for our buddy Tito, was shaped and signed by the number one shaper in the world, Matt Biolis.

All the PLANKS come with a sick set of Lost designed Future Fins...

The ONE from Webber, and The Bean and The AF2 Turbo from Aloha. Sick boards for when you're Ballin' on a Budget!!! Here is some info on each of these new boards.

The BEAN was created to give surfers an alternative to riding a regular Shortboard in small-to-medium size surf. In theory, the BEAN transfers all the performance elements of a Shortboard into a versatile, more compact design that's incredibly fast, responsive and above all a ton of fun!

Appropriately named, the BEAN features a wider nose template that effectively distributes the volume forward on the board creating the perfect platform for immediate start-up acceleration and efficient paddling. While the BEAN retains the standard thickness and rail volume of a performance Shortboard, a lower entry rocker enhances speed, while moderate rocker through the tail maintains the boards overall maneuverability.

Flip the BEAN over you'll find a shallow single-to-double concave with vee running out through the tail. The concaves enhance speed, response and bite, while the vee promotes easy rail-to-rail transitions and gives the board a frisk and lively feel. As a general rule you can ride the BEAN 3-to-6 inches shorter than your regular Shortboard, making it the ideal craft for surfing tight in the pocket. Extra width has also been added through the center of the BEAN to counteract the shorter length, this adds stability and produces speed on the face.

The versatility of the BEAN is further enhanced with a tri-'uad fin configuration allowing it to be set up as a thruster or a quad.

Designed to suit a wide range of surfers, the AF2 TURBO retains all the characteristics of a high performance short board, such as the refined plan shape, but features a slight increase to the dimensions and overall foam distribution to offer greater stability and forgiveness.

The graduating rocker through the nose and tail on the AF2 TURBO offers quick take-off acceleration and increased control while still maintaining enough bottom curve to perform in hollow waves. A deep single concave gives the speed and response you would expect from a board of this calibre.

Super fast yet still forgiving, the AF2 TURBO can be used in a variety of different conditions and should be regarded as the backbone to any quiver.

"The One" is in many ways the ultimate all-rounder. It suits the broadest range of surfers in the greatest variety of conditions

With all its curves being derived from the high performance Shortboard, the overall feel is of speed and response. yet, due to the slight increases in width and thickness, stability is significantly enhanced.

With the small decrease in length, maneuverability in maintained, which, in combination with the stability, leads to a board which is super easy to ride and absolutely rips small waves. But don't forget the very same board can be surfed in bigger waves too, or else it couldn't be called an all-rounder. this is possible due to the slightly lower rocker and the smoother fuller planshape.

These moderate curves create the drive and grip reminiscent of boards from previous decades, but comes together in a package bearing the refinement and subtlety of the most advanced modern day craft.

SUP Central!!! NSP SUPs are the DEAL. Board and Paddle packages starting at $1030!!! You can't get a board of this quality for that price anywhere else!!! At the moment the only thing that breaking this flat spell is a SUP.

Sand Beach in Newport Cove, Mt. Desert Island, Acadia National Park. If there were a swell I would have had it all to myself...

The dog and I cruising the Carriage Roads of ANP fending off the flat spell blues...

The possibilities are endless up here, you just need a boat and some luck...

When camping two things are a must, a good fire and a good ax.

Been Skating Hampton Park a lot lately. Found this video of the boys having some fun down at H park. The new mini is finally getting some skate-lite and we our exploring our options as to the best way to repair the 6ft ramp. I think we are going to do some fundraising and restore her to her past state. Johnny is coming home soon and he is game to help take on this challenge!

Enjoy the day and if you're the prayin' type let the big guy or gal know I am dying to get a session on my new board.