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Top 5 Surf Spots in the World
I just came across a cool article about the top 5 surf spots
in the world. It was an article written by CNN but they got
they’re input from nine-time world surfing champ Kelly Slater.
It outlines some of the top spots in the world giving you
everything from where to find them to where to stay while you’re
there to where to eat and hang out. Good stuff whether you’re
planning a trip… or just want to do a little daydreaming.
Side note, I ate at their recommendation for eats on the North
Shore of Oahu… a little place called Macky’s Sweet Shrimp
Truck… sooooo good. It’s a must next time you’re there.
Here’s the link to the article. Enjoy.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/traveltips/02/25/slater.surfing.five.to.go/
Cheers,
-Luc
DEGREE33
New Surfboards, New Website, New Technology…
On Janurary 30th we launched our new line and website, and in doing so, made some huge changes in the way we do things.
- “Stable Surf System” is new (Click here to read more about it)
- NexGen is new (Click here to read about it)
- Brand new website design
- 2009 surfboard line up. (If you haven’t check out the new site and boards Click Here)
So… since everything is new, I want to get your honest feedback on it. What do you think about all the new stuff? Comment on all or just a part.
We are excited about the changes and we hope you are too. Cheers.
Stable Surf System Revealed
How our “Stable Surf System” WILL
increase your wave count… starting on day one!
Stable Surf Systemtm is our unique combination of concaves (bottom conture), rails (sides), nose shapes, tail shapes, rocker and other surfboard elements, all working together to make the most stable, versatile, and maneuverable surfboards available. So how did we come up with Stable Surf System or S3? Kind of by accident…
I was out one day surfing with my buddy Chet. Now Chet is fairly new to surfing, I mean, he can stand up and go down the line, but that’s about it. Anyways, he was surfing on a typical low cost, zero technology, standard template longboard surfboard, and he was struggling to catch ANY waves.
Well, it just so happened that I was out there testing a new longboard shape that we were considering adding to our lineup and after watching him struggle, I decided to let him have a go at the board I was riding. And this is where something remarkable happened.
He proceeded to catch not only the VERY NEXT WAVE he paddled for, but every wave there after as well. Now keep in mind he’s a new surfer, so needless to say I was amazed the board made that big of a difference.
So why did it make such a big difference?
Surfboards that are more stable and more maneuverable… the cornerstone to Degree33 Surfboards S3 technology
S3tm technology consists of concaves, rails, nose and tail shapes all working together to make a superior surfboard. S3 surfboards are some of the most stable on the market.
This is especially important when you’re learning to surf because you don’t have the finer balance and technique skills down yet, and the board will help you by compensating for your weaknesses. A stable surfboard doesn’t have to mean it lacks maneuverability though.
In Fact, it’s quite the opposite. Because of what we’ve done to the bottom concave, rails, and rocker, S3 surfboards handle like fine Italian sports cars. So if you’ve had a decade in the water, you won’t be disappointed either. For example, look at the picture below. See the bottom concaves and beveled rails? This is a classic example of one our new S3 Surfboards called “The Ultimate”.
S3tm surfboards are versatile
Any time you buy a new surfboard you are worried about getting the right one for what you are trying to do with it. If you’re a beginner, you want a board that is going to be brain dead easy to learn on BUT you don’t want to have to buy another one as soon as you get the hang of it.
Our surfboards are not only some of the most stable surfboards and therefor easy to learn on but they allow for simple skills progression. A key that saves you money in the long run.
If you’re a seasoned surfer, S3tm will provide some of the best rides you’ve ever had. When you combine ease of paddling and float, with insane handling, you get a surfboard you’ll never want to let anyone borrow. Maneuverability, stability, paddling, and float, regardless of where your surf skills are, those are the 4 corners to surfing greatness.
Hopefully this clears up some of the cobwebs. Both myself and my friends have made dramatic improvements in our surfing this last year because of S3. Hopefully it can do the same for you. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think. S3 should be ready to launch in a few days so stay tuned.
UPDATE - Post Holiday Maddness
I wanted to write a quick post updating you all on the stuff I blogged about prior to the holidays.
New surfboard lineup (S3 and NexGen) - Yes it’s still coming. All the inventory has arrived at the warehouse and photos are being shot as we speak. Give us another week or so and everything should be updated.
Clothing - First round of clothing came in and was wrong so we had to push that back. We have a very limit selection of some stuff now, but we didn’t have enough inventory for a full role out, so we haven’t pushed it out yet. We will, but its in the pipeline with other priorities that will get handled first.
Thanks for all your questions and if you have any others let me know and I’ll get you some answers. Cheers.
