Hawaiian South Shore Your Surf Boutique For the Finicky Surfer and Clothing Junkie Your Royalty Reward Member Newsletter January 2015 Page 1 Changes
Page 2 Shoulder Stretches
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Member of the month
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Straw Hat Clothing Co.
Hours Mon - Sat 10:30-7:00 Sun 10:00-6:00
Closed Christmas New Year Day
Telephone 808 597-9055
sales@hawaiian southshore.com
Parking Located on the Makai side of the store
Sat & Sun OK to park on Mauka Side
Things change I shouldn’t forget When I first came to Hawaii I was on a ship that got home ported here from Japan. We were assigned here to get our ship some badly needed upgrades. Most of the married guys were pretty happy to be ported here because they would be able to spend time with family members. When we were in Japan we were steaming independently of the battle group, so we were out to sea most of the time. I think the longest we were at home port was 10 days. We spent most of the time out to sea, doing things like reconnaissance missions just outside of Russia, protecting oil tankers in the Straits of Hormuz (Persian Gulf) just before the Gulf War, and even protecting other sea liners from pirates in the Philippines. We were steaming around the world then we would meet up with the battle group to do war games. It was pretty exciting. The guys that were married missed their family for sure. When we pulled into Honolulu for dry dock I could tell that most were stoked and I know was too as some of my classmates from Okinawa were here as well. After several months of being here I met a lady, and moved into a tiny two story walk up studio. I didn't have much money so I would bike to work. It took me about 45 mins or so. My day started with a good workout. Back then I think I was in the best shape of my life. I had tons of energy, I’d even lift weights 3 times a week during lunch … where did that energy go ... haha. Going home killed me. The wind would usually be in my face and it seems like a slight hill going back into town. You don't realize the small inclines and declines until you start biking. When I biked below the H1 viaduct, it was the nicest part of the ride because there was a bike path that followed Nimitz Highway all along the fence and into Pearl Harbor. Now that I look back, I realize I haven't ridden a bike in several years … I don't even think I can bike to from the store to Waikiki … haha ... oh boy. Maybe with the New Bike path that’s built on King Street I have to start biking again. To be honest when it was first built, I was one of the many who was against it. I thought it would be dangerous and it would make King Street too small for all the traffic. But for the past couple days, I started to reflect back on the days when I used to bike, then I thought I am being a hypocrite. When I was biking, I wanted more bike paths but now that I drive I thought the King street bike path was a bad idea … boy things change on how I view things. I have to think more deeply before making judgements on the forever changing city I call home. 320 Ward Ave Tel (808) 597-9055 Open: Mon - Sat 10:30-7:00 / Sun 10-6 www.hawaiiansouthshore.com
Hawaiian South Shore Your Surf Boutique For the Finicky Surfer and Clothing Junkie Member of the Month Our Member of the month, Marcus Oshiro, surfs in the same area I do. I was surprised when he said, “Yes” to the interview because I give him so much grief when he comes into the shop. He’s a state representative and I’m always grilling him on things that really concern me as a small business person. But he’s always cool about it. I’m sure it’s a tough job with people like me always asking what the heck is going on over there … haha. I had emailed him some questions and he replied back right away. I didn't get a picture of him surfing so I’m using his official State Rep. picture from the State Capitol Web site. What got you into surfing and when was the first time you surfed? I grew up in the ’70s when family time during holidays and weekends were spent at the beach fishing, skin diving, and camping. I started surfing in fourth grade with my cousins riding the wave at Sunset, Val’s Reef, and Kammie Land on homemade 1/4” plywood Paipo boards. The wide sloping beach was also perfect for sand-sliding. I was about 10 or 11 years old and my first surfboard was a second-hand, 7’ Weber Strato-Series Mini-gun, single fin, purchased with money earned from “yard-man” work at my neighbor’s house. I paid twenty five bucks and it provided me my first surfing experience at Val’s reef. The vivid colors of a back lit peeling right face, sparking foam, with boilers here and there, skimming over a crystal clear reef, gave me my first unforgettable “surfing stoke”! I think I noticed you in the line up about 2 or 3 years ago, were you surfing the whole time or did you have a brief time when you didn't surf? When did you get back into it? I did not surf much during college but picked it up when I started working at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii in the early ’90s. Tom Parrish gave me some boards and got me back into the line-up with some old thrusters and hybrid long-boards. When my wife worked in Waikiki, I surfed a lot at Pops and Threes, but now I surf most days at Ala Moana breaks. My favorite place on the North Shore is Haleiwa. Besides surfing do you have any other hobbies? I enjoy gardening, hiking, and cooking and reading history books. I am learning to play the harmonica but no recording contracts yet. After surf where do you like to eat? My favorite after surf meal is a very “green” smoothie. Blending almond milk, pineapple, banana, frozen berries spinach, parsley, cucumber, celery, ginger, lemon, spirulina, and some cinnamon makes the perfect after surf meal. But, on some days, I pig out at Karen’s Kitchen on baked spaghetti, pork gisantes, turkey, or hamburger steak or grind out on boneless chicken, loco moco, or corned beef hash from Rainbow Drive-in. What do you do for work? I am blessed to work full-time for all the people of Hawaii as a State Representative, District 46, Wahiawa, Whitmore, and Launani. This means my work is focused on issues of public concern and how to better our lives today and tomorrow. My work touches everyone. What is a typical day for you? I begin the day reflecting on my mission and then peruse the Star-Advertiser and listen to radio news. I glance over emails and make telephone calls and check in with staff. Then off to meetings, meetings, and more meetings, and various public hearings, community events and activities. I work in a very people-oriented business. All along, problems and solutions, and ideas and issues are being analyzed, proposals contemplated, and decisions are being made. A 14-hour day is not unusual and “home-work” provides some after supper study. Sunday, however, is reserved for rest and family. Finally, an hour or two of surfing is how I “sharpen the sword” as it grounds me and helps to keep all things in perspective. NOTE: I invite anyone to “shadow” me for a day or two. I’ll give you a good inside view of the life of a legislator and provide some insight into the Hawaii Legislature and local politics. I’ll even provide you lunch and dinner! Please direct serious inquiries only to Michelle Lee, Office Manager, at 586-6700.
320 Ward Ave Tel (808) 597-9055 Open: Mon - Sat 10:30-7:00 / Sun 10-6 www.hawaiiansouthshore.com
Hawaiian South Shore Your Surf Boutique For the Finicky Surfer and Clothing Junkie I am so stoked to say starting this month one of our VIP members Spencer Chang an Orthopedic Surgeon at Straub will write a monthly article in our newsletter for you folks. He’s been helping Pro Surfers out for quite sometime now and he recently was a Triple Crown orthopedic consultant. So if you have any issue with conditions that affect the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves he’s the man.
Shoulder Stretches for the Surfer
Do you have pain in your shoulder(s)? Does paddling and overhead
activity hurt? Most of the time, this is the result of a stiff and tight shoulder, particularly the posterior capsule. A tight shoulder forces the ball of the shoulder (humeral head) to pinch the rotator cuff between the overlying bone called the acromion. This is often called impingement or may result in capsulitis (or an inflammation or irritation of the shoulder joint). This is nearly always resolved with a stretching program that we recommend to be done in all 4 quadrants, 5 times a day. Five repetitions of each stretch should be done holding each stretch for at least 30 seconds. Stretching should cause discomfort or mild pain that lasts at least 5 minutes. However, if the pain lasts longer than 15 minutes, then you have stretched too hard. If these simple stretches don’t help with your pain, you may be dealing with a more complex problem that may need further evaluation. Pictures are courtesy of my partner, Dr. Edward Weldon.
By Spencer Chang, MD Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon at Straub Clinic and Hospital 2014 ASP/Triple Crown Orthopedic Consultant
Stretch 1: Forward elevation: anterior/inferior capsule: Press hand on wall as high as you can reach. Keep hand on wall and step away from wall. Slowly bend at the waist for the stretch. Stretch 2: Abduction/extension: anterior capsule: Place hand on wall at shoulder level. Gently rotate away from the wall. Stretch 3: Abduction/flexion: posterior capsule: Cradle your straight arm in opposite elbow. Gently pull arm towards your body. It helps to stabilize the shoulder blade (scapula) by leaning backward on a wall while doing this stretch, or try to pull the shoulder blades towards each other while doing the stretch. Stretch 4: Abduction/internal rotation: posterior/inferior capsule (Sleeper Stretch): Lay on affected shoulder. Extend arm straight out from body. Gently push hand of affected side toward floor. Stretch 5: Adduction/internal rotation: posterior/superior capsule: Place the hand of affected side behind back. Grab a stick or towel held by opposite hand behind your head. Gently pull hand of affected side upwards behind back for stretch by lifting stick up.
320 Ward Ave Tel (808) 597-9055 Open: Mon - Sat 10:30-7:00 / Sun 10-6 www.hawaiiansouthshore.com
Hawaiian South Shore Your Surf Boutique For the Finicky Surfer and Clothing Junkie
The Straw Hat clothing company is a local clothing company that strives to get the best material in every item they are producing. The T-shirts are made in the USA with soft cotton that has a modern fit so you don't get that “I’m wearing Dad’s” oversized t-shirt look you had when you were a kid. The wetsuits is something that took well over two years of researching and searching. With reinforcement from magazines like Surf’s Journal and other surf magazine I believe Straw Hat made the right decision to use 100% made in Japan wetsuits. The New 2015 Upgraded rubber is even softer, so it feels like it’s part of you. The sleeves are redesigned for a tighter fit, so when you’re in the big surf you don’t have to worry about the cuff dragging and cupping water when you’re paddling over the big set. We are stoked to be selling the wetsuits. Some of the awesome reviews from our members are below. For you folks who sent in a review, Thank you very, very much for taking the time to do so! I really appreciate the support and the love you folks are showing us by giving us a shout out!!
“Straw Hat is simply the finest wetsuit I’ve ever used. It’s super comfortable and warm. They have raised the bar very high and set the standard for all other companies to try and follow. Thank you very much for the handwritten letter. Makes me feel like we’ve been close friends for a long time. I will follow all your tips to get the most out of my wetsuit. Hawaiian South Shore is the only surf shop I go to for all my surfing needs.” — Greg S., Honolulu
“Don’t let the name fool you. Fits snug to minimize cold water intrusion. No wrinkles or pinch points. Keeps my surfing SMOOTH!” — Morris M., Kaneohe “High quality material/ workmanship, Flexible, Best wetsuit I’ve ever owned. Keeps me warm, Fits like a glove, Easy to put on and take off. You need to get one of these! Mahalo for the great outstanding customer service!” — Terrence R., Waipahu 320 Ward Ave Tel (808) 597-9055 Open: Mon - Sat 10:30-7:00 / Sun 10-6 www.hawaiiansouthshore.com