SUNS OUT, GUNS OUT!!!

Straight up summer time!!! 90+ degrees, little logging waves, and people everywhere getting some!!! I love days like today, I'm looking forward to tonight when I can grab the log and go get a couple peelers. It's been looking like fun all day, small fun but fun none the less. Tomorrow looks to be a little more of the same plus a couple inches! All weeks actually looks like tomorrow, knee high and rideable. Add in temps in the 80s and lots of sun and this coming week looks like a winner! I'm stoked to get some!

Lots more action from J-Bay today. With only one heat left in round 4 we should be on to the quarters, semis, and possibly even finals tomorrow if the waves hold. The quarters should be insane with Adriano vs Jordy, Bede vs wildcard Sean Holmes, Taj vs Dane, and Damien vs the winner of the Adam Melling vs Dusty Payne heat. Today's competition saw a bunch of the favored fall like Slater, Owen Wright, Mick Fanning (much to Steve's dismay), and Andy Irons. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and call a Jordy vs Taj final. The winner of which should take over the points standings as number one. It's heating up!!! Enjoy some of the highlights from day two here!

July 24th save the date because there is a bunch of rad stuff happening. The must make event of the day is going to be the Pioneers Beach Sweep!!! 7 am, The Wall, 10th street. I'll bring trash bags, gloves, and a bunch of awesome stuff to pass out to everyone who comes out and helps! Vans metal water bottles, hats, stickers, and whatever else I can find, maybe even a pair of Oakley shades to the person that pick up the most trash.... If you waste your time reading this blog than we both know you care about the beach and the ocean, so get up early, pick up some trash, and we'll all grab some waves together!!! That night you got two epic options. Option one... Todo Bien CD release party at the Stone Church. (I've been waiting for this day for a while now). Option two... Castles in the Sky video premiere at the Grain Surfboard factory in York Maine. I'll be attending option one but option two is a close second.

No matter what you choose you'll have fun just make sure you do something.

Don't be a square!!! Get some!!!

J-BAY MAGIC!!!!!!!

It's on!!! J-Bay is a GO!!!! The surf is pumping and the boys are posting 10s!!! It's been so long since the last ASP event that I had to update myself on just what has happened so far this year! We've had first place finishes from Slater, Taj, and from tour rookie Jadson Andre. Currently Kelly sits in first, Jordy in second, and Taj in third. This is the fourth event of the year and is usually the point where the tour leaders begin to pull away or fall back into the pack. Once J-Bay is over the next event starts in August and the contest schedule goes 5 event back to back and things really heats up!!!

It's anyones guess who will stand on the podium here, but with Parko out do to a gnarly foot slice we know it won't be the defending champ. All the heavies are still in it but right now Owen Wright is owning it and Jay Thompson has the highest combined total. Due to the time difference the event usually go live around 2 am so if you wanna catch some of it plan on getting up "Buck" early. If that's not happening no worries, the coverage for this event is better than ever before. Not only do they have heats on demand, they have waves on demand. You can watch every wave ridden so far, even the ones that don't contribute to a surfers score. Check that HERE. Watch Jay Thompson's 10 in heat two! Here are the highlights from day one!!!!

SURFING!!!!!!!

Ralph and Buck sharing the stoke...

What do you think? Could you surf 365 days in a row? One year straight. Sounds easy enough right, but when it's ankle high and -10 in February are you paddling out? Or maybe when it's blowin 40+ onshore and just getting out is an accomplishment are you going to go? Well I can name one person who has... Ralph Fatello. He did it 10 years ago in memory of his father and to raise money for the America Diabetes Association. Well ten years later, ten years older, and ten years wiser Ralph is doing it again and this time in it's Waves for Molly. Day one is July 26th and Ralph will be paddling out at 9am and he wants you to paddle out with him. He'll be blogging about his experience and you'll be able to follow the highs and lows of one man's journey to surf every day for a whole years. Go get em' Captain Ralph!!!

Grenade Fade... no one has these but us!

New watches from Rip Curl and super limited Oakley Frogskins today. Check it!

Little longboard waves all weekend, make sure you get a few!!!!!

SCORCHER!!!!!!

Pictures are worth a thousand words!!!!!!!!!

They say all good things must come to an end, and I guess that's true for a good summer swell too. Five straight days on the 5'10 Lost Motivator was what I need to help me shake the longboard blues. Don't get me wrong, I love a good longboard session, but after a month of longboard sessions I was ready for something a little different. I surfed yesterday in the fog just to squeeze one more session in, just me and a big seal. I swear he was following me around out there and because it was so foggy out we had to get pretty close to see one another, which made for quite an eery session. Especially when you consider the recent spotting of a great white shark off the Gloucester coast. To be honest after about 15 minutes of swimming around with that seal and thinking of that 11 footer I was over it. I got a good one in and called it a session. You get to thinking of strange stuff when you can't see the beach, you're solo, and you're swimming with a 6 foot seal...

VBS.TV is probably the best way to waste time on the internet. You'll learn some interesting things and be thoroughly entertained... Found myself watching Doing It Baja yesterday which is an epic little run of short movies about a group of skaters traveling from San Diego to Cabo by Harley Davidson. Legit dudes like Arto Saari, Heath Kirchart, and Keegan Saunders take part in the mission. Skating, motorcycles, and traveling, doesn't get much better... Also watched Obama's War which is a look at what life in Afganstan is like for the American soldier. Both are definitely worth the watch!

Over the past two days we have received a ridiculous amount of product. Surfboards from LOST, Walden, and NSP. Lost sent us a couple of Motivators, Scorchers, and Sub Scorchers... and that Sub Scorcher has got Steve drooling, it looks so good. We also just got a bunch of Lost tees to go with the surfboard of your dreams! Tons of longboard skateboards from Sector 9 along with gloves, wheels, and trucks. Tons of tees, flannels, shorts, pants, shoes, and hats from Altamont, Vans, ES, and Volcom. Traction and leashes from Pro Lite. The shop is STOCKED!!!! We got what you need, come and check out all the freshness.

Scorcher and Sub Scorcher
Fresh Tees
More Fresh Tees
And a few more Fresh Tees
Flannels, fall is right around the corner...
ES Slant
Pro Lite Traction

And last but not least.... ONE BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE MATRIARCH OF THE PIONEERS FAMILY HEATHER O'HARA!!!!!! GET SOME GIRL!!!!!!!!

CELEBRATE!!!!!!!!!!

What a weekend for surf! I've got a smile from ear to ear and I've seen a bunch of folks sharing a similar stoke!!! My morning session this morning was really good. There were still some occasional chest high sets and the waves were so glassy. This morning may have been my best session of the swell!!! The buoys are still reading between 3 and 4 feet and they should hold around there most of the day. At the moment the beach is shrouded in some heavy fog which is keeping the waves pretty glassy. However, at some point the wind is going to come out of the south and put a slight bump on it but it should be fun all day. SURFING!!!!!!

Wounded Warriors Surf Event 2010!!! If you're not familiar with this even then let me just start off by saying it is one of the most rewarding surf related events you will ever participate in! The Wounded Warriors Project honors and empowers wounded soldiers who have returned home from war and our now faced with a disability because of their service . This event has nothing to do with politics or war, it has everything to do with Americans like you and I giving back to men and women who have given so much! The event is set to run Friday August 27th and volunteers are welcomed and encouraged! If you, or anyone you know, could help out at this amazing event then please contact our good buddy Mike at BMichael.Taylor@Gmail.com for more info or to give the thumbs up that you're down for the cause!!!

365 days ago we lost our Little Miss Molly. Her passing was devastating to both her family and the community, but we held strong and together we are getting through the pain. We have honored Molly every way we could and I'm sure wherever she is, she is smiling. To remember Molly's passing the Rowlees will be walking down to 10th street at the Wall to throw Molly a few shakas and share some hugs. The hugs are where you're needed. The Rowlees have requested that anyone and everyone come down to celebrate the life of Molly tonight. Come to the Wall, share some hugs, some tears, and some laughs. Help the Rowlees celebrate the life of an amazing little girl!

Check MOLLYROWLEE.COM for Buck's latest blog!!!

Just got a video from team rider Nolan jumping Bob Burnquist's Mega Ramp. The video is on our Face Book profile, check it out!!! Back 360 to hugh backside air!!!

Enjoy the day and CELEBRATE MOLLY!!!!!!!!!

The Rolling O has brought us WAVES!!!!

SURFING!!!!!!!! Dudes, we got WAVES!!!!!! Finally something bigger than knee high!!! I was amping this morning, up at 5 and in the water shortly after!!! Waist high sets maybe some a little bigger. After a month of minimal surf it's good to have the buzz back!!! I was just looking at current buoy data and we got some real waves coming. The Cape Cod buoy is reading 6.2 at 10 seconds and our buoy is at 3.2 at 8 seconds. That means that by the end of the day is should be twice as big as it is now!!! Hot Damn!!! Can you tell I'm stoked!!!

My buddy Jon was nice enough to hand over his 5'10 LOST Plank and give me the thumbs up to take it for the morning. Fist impression... wow this thing floats great, paddles easy, catches waves like nothing. After a two hour session I agree with everybody reactions thus far, the thing surf great. Anything Matt Biolis touches is gold!!! It's fast as hell, great at beating sections, and for 22 inches wide the thing can turn!!! It just maybe the ultimate board for doing floaters!!! Today was definitely the right day to try it out, the surf was kinda soft and the Plank handled it with ease. If you've been thinking about the Plank, it's time to pull the trigger. The Plank is legit believe the hype!!!

TOMORROW, TOMORROW, TOMORROW... The Oakley Rolling O Lab is going to be at Rye Airfield all day!!! So before, during, or after your session you've got the opportunity to roll through the lab and check out just why Oakley glasses are so epic. Our good buddies Mark and Buck will be posted up all day along with a handful of other Oakley heads! I'm sure they'll be handing out all sorts of goodies and stoke. So any time from open to close make it down to the Airfield for some Oakley LOVE!!!!!!

Lots of people have been through the door lately looking for Molly stickers. Yesterday Buck came in and delivered tons!!!! Come get them while supplies last!!

Our favorite set of twins with their brand new 6'0 NSP Fishes. These girls will be team rippers in the future!!!!

That's it, that's all!!! Go to the beach, get some waves, but WATCH OUT for thunderstorms!!!

SUPRA!!!

How awesome is this weather??? I'm lovin' it!!!! Surfing all morning, riding my bike to work, and then surfing again after work. This is what summah is all about!!! It finally looks like we're going to see a bump in the upcoming days. Hopefully some waist high stuff for the weekend. It might be a little bumpy but I can't tell you how stoked I would be to surf some chest high slop!!!

A sampling of some of the best footwear on the streets right now, SUPRA! Sky Tops, Sky Top IIs, Vaiders, Bullets, and TK lows. We got them all in multiple colors. Get some while they last.

ATTENTION ANYONE WHO CARES ABOUT THE HAMPTON SKATEPARK!!!!!!!

The Hampton Rec Department has organized a car wash to benifit the the Hampton skate park. Saturday, July 10 from 10am to 1 pm cruise of to Hampton town hall, donate $10, and get you car shined up. We need to raise some cash to to restore the 6 foot mini back to her former glory! Alot of people have been asking how they can help and this is a good place to start! If you can't make it and still want to donate I've got a collection going! Drop off some cash and earn some Karma points!

HASLAM'S KNOW FOR SOME WEIRD TECHNICAL TRICKS. This is your chance to follow in his footsteps and win some free stuff. Get out there on your board and put down the most bizarre trick on video, then send it to contest@thrashermagazine.com by July 18th, and you'll have a chance to win a package from Globe including a pair of Jake Duncombe's new shoe. It could be flatground, mini-ramp, whatever you want... Now go out, Get weird, and live it UP!!

Feeling the Heat!!!!!

Morning peelers before the heat set in courtesy of the VAN.

No way around it, it's a scorcher!!! My car's thermometer was at 96 when I got to work this morning at 11. I just walked outside to help a customer out and when I opened the door I almost passed out! But the A/C is on and Jon and I got some skate videos on. If you not at the beach or in an A/C bubble then I feel very sorry for you. Looks like this whole week is gonna be a hot one and there should be some little wind swell waves to accompany the temps. Nothing epic but better than shin high.

This Thursday Reef is premiering their new movie "Cancer to Capricorn" at the Gas Light in downtown Portsmouth. The party kicks off at 8:30 and kids under 18 are welcomed when they are accompanied by an adult. There will be a raffle for a new Mike Losness surfboard and lots of Reef and Dragon gear up for grabs. There should be some live music and some good people, so if you got the time, get down there and party with us.

The stage is set for the first ever surf blog off and there's enough surf related posts here to give you a migraine. Surfer mag is behind this master minded contest and they have compiled what they feel are the top surf blogs on the net. You could waste this excessively hot day scouring these blogs and voting on which on you like the most. Check them out and vote HERE. There really is alot of interesting stuff on these blog. Cruise around and get lost for a while.

I found this on Parko's Blog

I found this little blurb about Mark Healey taking a beating at Puerto Escondido. Read his first hand account HERE and then check out this clip from the same day. It will give you an idea of what these boys were dealing with.

Ask the Phelper with Rodney Mullen part 2. Get some!

Enjoy the day!

STAY OUT OF THE WATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SHARKS. SUMMER. FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND. Remind you of anything???

Maybe the town of Amity, say 1975, right around this time of year... That's right you guessed it JAWS!!!!!!! All the stars are aligning, there's some bad juju out there. If you remember back to last summer we had some great whites hanging around the coastal waters off the cape. Well guess what, they're back!!! A juvenile shark was caught about 20 miles off the cape and that was enough for the Coast Guard to issue a shark warning for the fourth of July weekend. The warning is aimed at boaters and paddlers and not so much at beach goers. They are still reminding swimmers to use common sense and stay out of the water where seals are present. So long story short we are in no danger here, unless that is you're into SUPing, great whites love SUPpers!!!!

I found these JAWS quotes on Yahoo and they are still awesome 35 years later.

Mayor Vaughn (speaking to Chief Martin Brody): Martin, it's all psychological. You yell barracuda, everybody says, "Huh? What?" You yell shark, we've got a panic on our hands on the Fourth of July.

Brody (to Mayor Vaughn, after the shark attack on July Fourth): Larry, the summer is over. You're the mayor of "shark city." These people think you want the beaches open.

The always salty Captain Quint: Y'all know me. Know how I earn a livin'. I'll catch this bird for you, but it ain't gonna be easy. Bad fish. Not like going down the pond chasin' bluegills and tommycods. This shark, swallow you whole. Little shakin', little tenderizin', an' down you go. And we gotta do it quick, that'll bring back your tourists, put all your businesses on a payin' basis. But it's not gonna be pleasant.

Matt Hooper (smarty-pants ichthyologist): Mr. Vaughn, what we are dealing with here is a perfect engine, an eating machine. It's really a miracle of evolution. All this machine does is swim and eat and make little sharks, and that's all. Now, why don't you take a long, close look at this sign (showing a drawing of a tiny Mayor Vaughan beside a giant shark).

Hooper: Those proportions are correct.

Mayor Vaughn: Love to prove that, wouldn't ya? Get your name into the National Geographic.

Mayor Vaughn (to reporter): I'm pleased and happy to repeat the news that we have, in fact, caught and killed a large predator that supposedly injured some bathers. But, as you see, it's a beautiful day, the beaches are open and people are having a wonderful time. Amity, as you know, means "friendship.''

Brody: You're gonna need a bigger boat.

And if you still need more quotes check HERE.

Jimbo dropped by yesterday with a fresh batch of wax for us. Jimbo is on another level and the forefront of wax technology. He is pushing the boundaries and we are proud to stock Jimbo's Tye Dye Wax.

We are ready to sell off the rest of our rental fleet at some crazy prices.

We have 9'2s , 8'2s, 7'6s, 6'4s, and more. Most boards are in the 200 to 300 dollar range. This is your opportunity to score a sometime longboard or you first board at a steal. Call or swing in for more info!!!

Enjoy the day and remember the chances of you getting bit by a shark are about a zillion to one, but on a day like today you have a better chance of getting bit by a shark than you do of catching some waves. Steve and I are here till 7pm tonight and from 9 to 5 tomorrow! It's fourth of July, GET SOME!!!

Summer Time's Guilty Pleasure

Hey Gang! How is everyone out there in Blog Land??? Getting any waves lately??? I been getting tons of epic little longboard waves!!! I was fortunate enough to have the whole day off yesterday! I spent the whole day on the beach teaching surf lessons and getting some fun little waves. I got to spend some time with some newbys yesterday and sharing their stoke when they finally catch that first wave is incredible. It helps me remember the first wave I ever caught and that feeling is what has kept me coming back for more everyday. As I sat at the coffee shop and listened to people complain about the lack of surf I just had to laugh to myself because I surfed and I know how good it really was this morning. I was making turns and hanging 5 on the 10'0. All you gotta do is just paddle out, get a few, and you'll know exactly what I am talking about!

Rob from Ocean Arts with some of his functional artwork.

I also finished the night off right with one of summer's guilty little pleasures.... an expedition to the Main Beach in Hampton!!! It's epic, you just gotta get down with it!!! A couple slices from Christy's, some fired dough from Blink's, check out the sand sculptures, watch some fireworks, enjoy the ambiance, and play some arcade games! It's all time down there. If you got time you gotta go to our buddy Rob's airbrush studio called Ocean Arts located under the Casino. He's got some crazy artwork and some crazy skill. Get him to paint you up a custom tee to remember your adventure to Main Beach!!! It's always interesting and always entertaining, GET ON IT!!!

Our order of PIONEERS MESH TANKS JUST SHOWED UP!!!!!!! They are reversible, black on one side, grey on the other (even though they look white in this photo). Super comfy and light too. Last year we sold out of these in less than a few weeks. So if you want one, the sooner you get down here the better your chances of scoring one will be. I even ordered some youth sized ones for the groms! Check them out!

New longboards from Sector 9 and Arbor. The Assault, Mindstate, Koa Pin, Axis, and others! Check out this video of some bros shredding the assult. Get some hard wheels and get your slide on!!!!!!

Arbor Assault Video from Arbor Collective on Vimeo.

A Good as it Gets!!!

So it's pretty much as nice as it gets at the beach right now. Sunny, eighty five degrees, and there is a clean knee high groundswell with some thigh high sets. So sick. I spent my morning riding the 10'0 and doing my best to get as much nose time as possible! I can't even tell you how much I love my 10'0 Stewart Regal on days like today. Talk about GLIDE!!!! The water is super clear and feeling nice. Definitely 3/2 weather! We got really nice 3/2 wetsuits from Oneill and Rip Curl starting at about $150. You'll be warm and your suit will be flexible and both of those things are key to an epic session.

The tenth annual Billabong Pro at J-BAY is starting soon and this year Billabong and Cleaner Climate have partnered to make the J-Bay pro as green as possible! Reducing their carbon footprint and getting some supper tubes is what it's all about. Check the J-Bay website HERE for tons of info, cool videos, and photos as they get ready to kick the event off!

The UPS man rolled through a few inutes ago and dropped off a ton of fresh gear from VOLCOM, DVS, Matix, and NIXON!!!! Tons of tees, hoodies, long sleeve tees, shoes, denim and hats. Our selection of cannot be beat! Just look at these photos for the proof!!!!

Matix asher
MJ Stretch Denim
Mike Mo stretch cord
Volcom 31 flavors sweater
Volcom Hoodie
Nixion Identity Hoodie
Nixon Emblem Belt

Little long board waves right now and all week!!! Go get some!!!

Oily Waves....

Bullwinkle right in the pocket...

What's the haps crew??? How was your weekend? I spent mine driving a desk 8 hours a day. Not to fun but the ends justify the means, or at least that's what I keep telling myself... But from what I heard the weather was alright and there were little shin to knee high peelers all weekend. I heard it was so good that even the local wildlife got in on the action. I made it back to the coast for an evening session. Threw on some boardies, grabbed the log, and straight to the beach to get a few. I had a blast and that little session was all I needed to forget about that desk I was behind all day. All it took was one wave and I was amping!!!

Before the Jimmy went down!

I was up in York and when I'm there I always hit up Ruby's for some good eats so after the session Ruby's was the place to be. The have a hamburger on their menu called "The Jimmy" and I have been staring at it for quite some time. It is two 8oz patties, bacon, onions, mushrooms, cheese, lettuce, and tomato sandwiched between two buns. It used to be called the Mt. Aggie burger and that should give you some idea of how big it is. So last night was the night, I pulled the trigger and downed the Jimmy! It was so good and the perfect post surf session meal. If you're up in York check out Ruby's and if you're looking for a challenge order up "The Jimmy".

The Phelper talking with one of the realest dudes ever!

One tube I wouldn't go for...

It really, really saddens me to keep bring this up, but we have too. We can forget about what is happening in the Gulf. Day 70 and the oil and toxins continue to pour into our ocean. The only real hope we have at this moment is that the secondary relief wells redirect the flow some time soon, and by soon we got our fingers crossed for August. This little post I found on SurferMag.com gives some first hand feelings and observation from surfers in the Gulf. It is disheartening and disappointing that this accident happened and continues to happen everyday over and over again. This from a 52 year old surfer in Louisiana "Fourchon Beach is where I surf...or should I say used to surf,” says Coffman. “It might not be the greatest, but we do get some really awesome days. Sometimes you might be by yourself or maybe with four or five of your best bros. Now it all seems lost. Our beach is covered with oil, and with so much of it out there it’s far from being over. Our fishing industry is screwed. Something needs to be done and real soon. In the meantime, what am I supposed to do? Maybe I’ll move to California or at least visit some friends who live there. " For 5 things you can do to help and to stay current on the developments in the Gulf check HERE and check often.

We're starting to sell off our surfboard rental fleet. First up on the chopping block are the fishes. 6'0 to 6'4 NSP fishes going for $225 to $250. Boards come with wax, leash, and fins. They won't last long and we'll be releasing more renal boards towards the end of the week. Stay cool and stay stoked. Pioneers is here for YOU!!! We're hoping there could be waves tomorrow but we're not planning on it. My advice is to call the report line in the AM or check the cam. If there are waves we'll be in the water and if there are no waves, we'll still be in the water.