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member of the family wearing an Oni (demon or ogre) mask. While the soybeans are thrown, people chant "Demons out! Luck in!” and slam the door. Many people nowadays attend a shrine or temple’s Spring Festival where this is This year I am heading to Japan to attend done. The beans are thought to symbolically “Setsubun.” The name literally means “seasonal purify and drive away the evil spirits that bring division,” which is the day before spring. It’s misfortune and bad health. Then, to invite luck celebrated on February 3 each year, and it’s part into the New Year, it is customary to eat one of the Spring roasted soybean for each year of your life, and Festival. It’s also in some areas, one for each year of your life thought of as a plus an extra soybean to bring good luck in the sort of New Year’s year to come. Eve. During this time, the Another fun thing during this time of year is the Japanese have a tradition of eating “Ehoumaki,” or “Futo Maki.” special ritual to There are rules to follow cleanse all the evil when you eat this big from the previous sushi roll. First of all, year, and drive away diseases that brought make sure your evil sprits. They do this ehoumaki has 7 through a custom called ingredients, because 7 “Mamemaki.” (“Mame” is a lucky number. Also, means roasted soybean, make sure it is not cut, while “Maki” means because that might “cut scatter.) The “Toshi off” your luck. You must Otoko” usually performs also eat it in the goodthis custom inside the fortune direction, and in house, and the roasted complete silence. The soybeans (fortune direction for 2017 is North-North-West. beans) are either thrown out the door or at a — David It happens every 12 years, and this is my year according to the Oriental Zodiac…the Rooster! So the Japanese call me “Toshi Otoko.” “Toshi” means year, and “Otoko” means male.
By Spencer Chang, MD
Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon Straub Clinic & Hospital World Surf League Orthopaedic Consultant
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair: A New Paradigm
For the past 30 years, the norm for surgery of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has been to reconstruct the ligament. This means that a graft from another part of the body (autograft) or the use of an allograft (cadaver tissue) is used to rebuild the torn ACL. Before the advent of arthroscopic surgery, surgeons tried to repair the ACL, by suturing the ligament together. When, all types of ACL tears including mid-substance versus avulsions of the ligament off the femur (thigh bone) or tibia (shin bone) were considered, the overall success of ACL repairs was poor. However, those initial cases did not scrutinize specific injuries (i.e. avulsion injuries) to see if they did better, and technology was no where near where we are today with implants and fixation devices. I was recently taught a new technique by Dr. Gregory DiFelice from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. A few years ago, he started repairing ACL avulsion injuries by suturing the ligament back to bone using an arthroscopic technique. Unlike the original studies, he got great results, the patients had less pain, and were able to return to sports as early as 3 months after surgery. With ACL reconstructions, the use of an autograft from the patellar tendon, hamstrings, or quadriceps tendon, results in “donor site morbidity”. This means that an extra or longer incision needs to be made, and normal tissue sacrificed to create a new ligament. The initial harvest can be painful, and sometimes cause pain or deficits that persists afterwards. In addition, the graft acts like a scaffold to form a new ligament, and therefore the process of ligament healing takes a long time.
Typical, ACL reconstructions need at least 5 months of recovery before returning to surfing. If an allograft is used, the patient doesn’t have the typical “donor site morbidity”, but the studies suggest inferior results with higher re-tear rates, and it takes longer for the ligament to mature. Consequently, allograft ACL reconstructions need at least 9 months of recovery before returning to surfing. The short-term success of ACL repairs is really quite promising. It will be interesting to see what the long-term success of these repairs will be. Regardless, the procedure burns no bridges. If the repair doesn’twork, a reconstruction can still be done as if itwere a primary situation (primary ACL reconstructions are more successful thanrevision ACL reconstructions). No grafts are harvested, and no tunnels drilled. Unfortunately, this technique only works on ACL avulsions off the femur or tibia, and intra-substance tears will still need reconstructions. Because the recovery is quicker, there is potential now for athletes to return to sport, perhaps even in season. Recently, Big Wave Tour surfer Emily Erickson had a right knee ACL and MCL tear surfing Jaws in the most recent competition. I was able to repair both ligaments using this new technique. So far, she has been doing just wonderfully. Rehabbing at Contemporary Sports Therapy in Haleiwa. For an appointment, please call us at the Straub Bone and Joint Center at 522-4232. Just say Dave from Hawaiian South Shore sent you! Also, if you have anything you want me to discuss on upcoming newsletters, shoot me an e-mail at Skychang@straub.net.
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Surf Boutique Since 1996 The Royalty Reward Member Newsletter for January 2017 Did you know we have Layaway? It’s 6 or 8 weeks of no interest, no fee Layaway. We also have a Hawaiian South Shore CREDIT CARD WITH NO INTEREST & NO FEE, as long as you pay the 6 or 12 month payment plan. It’s backed by Synchrony Financial. They provide private-label credit cards for 42% of the cards in the U.S. (Toys R US, Gap, Banana Republic, Exxon…) from Matt's blog “I HAVE ALSO BEEN WORKING FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS ON AN UPDATED PUDDLE JUMPER, ” SAYS BIOLOS, “WHICH HAS A VERY LOW TAIL-ROCKER, AND ADDED A HALFMOON CUT OUT AND RELEASE VALVE CHANNEL TO THE TAIL. THE RESULTS IN SMALL, GUTLEES TRESTLES HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLE, AT LEAST FOR MY PERSONAL, DOMESTICATED SURFING.”
Coming Soon – It’s on order and should arrive midFebruary. Highly recommend by the manager of Pyzel is the “Sure Thing” model with the channeled bottom. It’s a perfect small-wave performance board with some meat for float. It resembles an 80s-style shortboard, and has a subtle double wing. The channel for driving through the small weak sections will make this board fun. Marko Foam Stringer-less Recycled EPS Blanks. Engineered Flex. 6oz bottom, 6/4 oz deck with S-cloth for exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Lightweight, extra flotation equals better paddle power without added volume. We have the following coming in: 5’7x19 3/8” x 2 3/8” V28 / 5’10” x 19 3/4” x 2 1/2” V31.40 / 6’0”x20”x2 9/16 V33.5 / 6’2”x201/2”x2 5/8” V36.30 / 6’4”x20 3/4”x 2 3/4” V39.50 THUNDERBOLT TECHNOLOGIES has been working on building a better surfboard for a while now, and it looks like they have finally done so. The boards have gone through rigorous testing from some heavy hitters, and all the team riders are saying it’s the best Hawaii pro board they have ridden. But the value of these boards is not just in their performance, but also their strength-to-weight and strength-toperformance ratios. When judged by these metrics, the boards literally have no peers. While they aren’t completely indestructible (that would only be possible if Thunderbolt sacrificed performance and built boards that rode like pop outs), they are certainly the strongest performance board out there that rides with the signature flex of polyurethane or epoxy boards built to rip.
WHAT’S NEW / POPULAR
Yes, we carry lots of surf items, but we also carry plenty of men and women’s clothing. Pictured here is a MaryAnn A-Line T-shirt with a solid, heavy feel to the hand. It’s soft too, and perfect for women on the go who don’t have time to waste at the dry cleaner’s. You can throw it in the washing machine, and it will dry fast without wrinkling. The A-line hides what you DON’T want to show off. Come down today, check out the quality, and walk out with a new shirt.
Zack Meyers has been putting his board through the ringer all winter, and it has held up beautifully. From sessions at Backdoor to outer reef missions, Zack’s board has seen all sorts of stressors, from lips to the deck to reef bonks and everything in between. When Zack’s board began to look a bit rough from reef ding repairs, he was ready to trade it in, but Carve wanted to see what the thing was capable of. Zack kept riding it hard for another month before it finally snapped — long after the normal expiration for a performance board, especially when being ridden in Hawaiian juice. When building boards, Carve focuses on performance first and durability as a secondary bonus. The double sandwich construction and strong materials make for a flexy but durable combo that merges the best of both worlds. This constructions is available for the CJ NELSON Classic Single fins and the HARLEY INGLEBY boards.
CJ NELSON
HARLEY INGLEBY
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Surf Boutique Since 1996 The Royalty Reward Member Newsletter for January 2017 MEMBER OF THE MONTH When and what got you into surfing? I became interested in surfing around the age of 8 years old. My dad taught me how to surf at Haleiwa Beach Park. I learned on a 7’0 J. Johnson Town and Country surfboard. My dad would always remind me to be respectful of the lineup and wait your turn. As a young grom, being patient is one of the hardest things to do, especially if the waves are firing. Aside from surfing, it was more about spending time with my dad. Did you have a time period when you weren't surfing? If so, when and why did you start back up? It was a usual weekend dawn patrol session with my dad. We stood on the beach for a while, watching the sets roll through, debating if we should paddle out. I became restless and told my dad that I could handle the waves. Probably not even an hour into the session, I saw a bomb set on the horizon. To make a long story short, I got smoked on the inside and almost drowned. I didn’t really get back into surfing until college because I had surfer roommates. I’ve been surfing regularly ever since. Where is your favorite place to eat after surfing? What is your favorite item? I’d have to say my favorite post-surf grinds is Paalaa Kai Market and Bakery. I usually get the musubi and fried chicken combo, and a snow puffy. Outside of surfing, what do you do for fun? Recently I took up photography. I enjoy shooting landscapes and surfing. Occasionally, I’ll swim out in the lineup and get some shots of the boys. Other than that, I enjoy spending time with my wife and dogs. What do you do for work? I work as a correctional officer for the Department of
Public Safety at Oahu Community Correctional Center. What size and models did you get? Recently I picked up a 5’11” Lost V3 rocket in carbon wrap technology by Matt Biolos. Tell us a little about them. How does it surf and what do you like about them? The V3 rocket is made with Marko foam, which doesn’t feel as corky as EPS, but has more float than PU. It’s like having the best of both worlds. This model enables me to surf a wide range of waves. I’ve taken it out in mushy 2 ft. chop, and it’s able to push through flat spots with plenty of speed. This past week, I surfed solid 4-6ft on the North Shore, and it handled like a champ. The carbon wrap gives the board a springy feel that helps accelerates through turns. This has been my go-to board ever since I got it. ——————————————I recently met Brenton, and he’s been kind enough to take me out for some spots out country. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be out there as often. It’s been about 10 years or so since I’ve made regular trips to surf country, and we also surfed Makaha. I’ve been riding the same model, the V3 Rocket. I decided on this model because the guys at Lost recommended that I try it. I said I wanted something like a high-performance shortboard that can still grovel. So far it’s been my go-to board. I liked it so much that I wanted to try the channeled bottom, so I got one. But to be honest, it doesn’t fit my style of surfing, although I have guys who swear by it. The biggest thing I noticed about the Carbon Wrap is the flex when you drive down the line. It seems like you can pump the board and it wants to spring forward. In the beginning, I had to adjust to it … it’s like an untamed horse — or in this case, an untamed rider, haha. Now this is pretty much all I ride. The V3 Stealth looks very interesting. I owned a Stealth several years ago and liked it also. So when it’s released in mid-March, that will be something I plan to check out. If you have questions about any of the Lost models from Carbon Wrap, e-mail me at sales@hawaiiansouthshore.com.
Want to be a Brand Ambassador for Stewart Surfboards? Here are some details straight from the Stewart Ambassador Agreement. If you or someone you know might be interested in this opportunity, please email us at sales@HawaiianSouthShore.com. Below are some of the details about Bill’s innovative
program. What is a Brand Ambassador? A Brand Ambassador is someone who has been identified by his/her local surf shop and Stewart Surfboards as someone who is progressing in the sport of surfing. This person is also someone who will be able to positively represent the brand in a competitive and professional manner. How is this different than the Team Rider role? The Brand Ambassador role is a partnership between Stewart Surfboards, the rider’s local surf shop, and the Team Rider. Different from a Team Rider, Ambassadors are given certain privileges each year by their local surf shop and Stewart Surfboards to boost their success as an athlete. The Brand Ambassador role has a positive impact on the brand in areas where the company is looking for representation that team riders may not have access to. 320 Ward Ave Tel (808) 597-9055 Open: Mon - Sat 10:30-7:00 / Sun 10-6 www.hawaiiansouthshore.com
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About five or six years ago, we started carrying an underwear line call Moskova. We were impressed by the quality and how they supported surfing, jiu-jitsu, and other nonmainstream athletes. Moskova started with three pro athletes, and they became such a big hit that they were getting some serious growing pains. So, a big surf brand that we all know stepped in and helped them out. And well, as you may or may not know, for the past few years, a lot of the big guys in the surf industry were having some hard times; to this day, the big boys are bleeding cash. Anyway, Moskova was one of the first items that was put out to the pasture. This was about three years ago — and we were bummed, to say the least. A lot of people felt the same way, and were looking high and low to buy up whatever was left on the store shelves. Well, after a four-year hiatus, they are back. Someone liked it, so they stepped up to the plate and revived it. YEAH! The quality and concept are the same as always. I’ve had mine for four years, and they’ve lasted all this time. They’re still comfy and don’t have any holes, so I’m stoked that we have them back in stock. Many people we’ve talked to feel the same way. When we posted on Instagram, we had one person comment that they’ve had theirs for seven years! Here, check out the post to the left. One comment that we get often about some of the boards we carry really makes us proud, and lets us know that we are focused on really good boards that work. That comment is: “I hardly ever find this board on Craigslist or used.” I believe that speaks volumes about those models. I’m sure that you are wondering which boards I am talking about. One of them is the Stewart Redline11 which I’ve even seen others copy. That kind of reminds me of the Takayama In The Pink, which is probably the most copied shape (although for some reason, they just don’t surf the same). I’m not sure why, but over the years people have taken their favorite boards and had them copied but they don’t surf the same though you’d think it would be the same. I’m sorry that I’m getting off-track here. Another board that is super-popular is the Hayden Hypto Krypto that are made in the USA or Australia. Oh, and by the way, all the Hayden boards we get will now come from Australia. Hayden was flying to the Cali twice each month to make sure that all his boards were up to par, but after doing that for three years, he is over all the traveling. So now, all the boards we get are straight from his place in Australia. We’ve noticed that the big Hypto Kryptos over 6’4 have been a hit. It lets the longboarders enjoy the same easy paddling power. A 6’4” has a volume of 43.23L, and these board go up to 7’0 with a 60.56L. That will float someone up to 220 lbs, or if you are around 190 lbs, it will feel like you’re on an 8’6” or even 9’0 longboard. — David