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Hawaiian South Shore 320 Ward Ave Honolulu Hi 96814 320 Ward Ave. #112 Hon Hi 96814 Tel 597-9055 Email hawaiiansouthshore@gmail.com
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April
is here and things will most likely start warming up with lots of sunshine, so don’t forget to cover up with plenty of sunscreen and use a rash guard. Most rash guards nowadays have an ultra violet rating, so make sure the one you get has a rating like the ones we have in the store.
With summer right around the corner we rearranged the store and added a new section with all the rash guards , sun protection hats and sunscreen all in one place. Come down and check it out!!! It looks sick!! Don’t forget, if we don’t have a particular O’Neill product you are looking for in the store we can order it from the O’Neill catalog with FREE SHIPPING
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ince Dec 2008 we have been working with Dick Brewer on some custom shapes that will only be available at Hawaiian South Shore. Right now we have two shortboards. Go online to hawaiiansouthshore.com and search Dick Brewer. Longboard shapes will be available soon.
320 Ward Ave Tel 597 9055 E-mail hawaiiansouthshore@gmail.com NEWSLETTER APRIL 2009 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 14
We Need Your Help!!! April is Hawaii’s official Food Drive Month Help us Help the Community April 18th from 9am—2pm Drive up and drop off Canned Food or a monetary donation in front of Hawaiian South Shore and get a
Free!! Bowl of Rainbow Drive In Chili Also, we could sure use your help!! This is your chance to make a difference for our Community and feel good. Come down April 18th at 9am to volunteer your time and have some fun!!!
We challenge all Surfers to donate and help the community!!
-David March just flew by without much waves except for a big east swell towards the end of the month. I will be heading to El Salvador and will give a full recap of my trip when I return. —Keith
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How long have you been surfing?
I've been surfing for a very long time. I think from the age of 8 or 9 years old. My parents both worked in the hotel industry growing up so I spent a lot of time in the water on the shores of Waikiki. What boards are you riding currently? I currently ride a 9'6" Bing Lovebird model. It's a great all around board and works well in all sorts of conditions and size. I've gone from short boards to riding progressive shapes, then performance long boards and the last few years riding classic style, heavyweight, Volan glassed, single fin long boards. What do you like about those boards? The craftsmanship and design that go into building these boards are incredible. It's like riding a piece of art. These boards are very stable and easy to walk. They glide over the face of a wave like no other boards can. How many boards do you own now? What are they? 9'8" Bing Nuuwiwa Noserider (one of the last Clark foam boards) , 9'6" Bing Lovebird model , 9'6" Bing Silverspoon , Pair of 9'6" single fin Volan glassed boards made by a friend of mines (Thanks Willy!) What do you enjoy most about surfing? Peace and serenity. Surfing is an escape for me and for a few hours, I can forget about the stresses of life and have some fun. What do you do for a living? Retail store manager and part time real estate sales agent. What do you do when you're not surfing or working? I enjoy spending time with friends and family...and tinkering with vintage VW's. How long have you been shopping at Hawaiian South Shore? I'm relatively a new customer at Hawaiian South Shore. Been shopping there for the last 3 or 4 years. When I walk in, I'm like a kid in a candy store! Any last words? Support your local surf shop Hawaiian South Shore! Keith and staff are the friendliest, down to earth people and are stoked to talk about anything surf! They bring in the coolest stuff and have a great lineup of boards. They have all sorts of special events for everyone and most importantly are supportive to the local community. Keep surfing! Alohas!
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Equipment Review
DVD Review ...Lost 5’5 x 19 1/4” Redux
Model Tested: O’Neill Gooru 1.5 mm Short Sleeve Top The months of Feb and March have been really cold, and not just from the wind, but the water seemed to be a few degrees cooler too. It was perfect conditions to try out some wetsuits. I’ve been wearing my O’neill short sleeve Gooru 1.5 mm and been really stoked with it. The neoprene is soft, flexible, and really comfy. I’ve tried a bunch of other brands but the cut of the O’neill stuff just seems to fit me the best. It works best on the days when the sun’s out but windy or those cloudy, less windy days. It’s not super warm but warm enough, and it does the job for the average winter day. The bottom line is if I had to choose just one wetsuit I would choose the O’neill Gooru Short Sleeve. It’s a perfect blend of warmth and comfort that will not restrict your paddling ability at all. You can wear it in the summer and winter, its built to last, reversible, and even comes with a handy key pocket. //Keith
When I watched this dvd for the first time I turned it off after about 30 min. It looked like it was going to be all about the same thing...fish type surfboards. However, after having the premier here at the shop, I watched the entire movie and it was actually pretty good. It showed the ...lost guys ripping on all types of boards. The RNF, Shark, Rocket, Gull wing, and a few other boards. It was surprising to see how functional these alternative shapes are. Then...there was the most amazing segment I’ve seen in a surf DVD in a long time. Cory Lopez surfing "the left". For those of you who saw it you know what I am talking about. I was blown away that a wave like that existed. That one segment alone is worth the price of this dvd, and not to mention the entire dvd is over an hour and a half long. And by the way, we have all of the models featured in this movie at Hawaiian South Shore. So come down to see themit for yourself. —Keith
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Surf Travel By Keith Taking a surf trip is always tons of fun. The adventure of going to exotic places in search of surf is something I look forward to every year. But before you can sit back and relax, you need to get there first. Making arrangements can be made by simply looking up one of the many travel companies out there. Waterwaystravel.com and wavehunters.com offer the most destinations, and pretty much all the tour packages they offer include ground transportation and accommodations. Booking this way may cost more but it will save you time and, most importantly, put you in the hands of a reputable tour operator. Another way to go is by arranging everything yourself. Just pick a destination do some research and go. Regardless of how you choose to get to your destination, just remember airline board fees are out of control these days, and can affect the total price of your air ticket. I recommend calling the airline before you book your ticket and find out what they charge. In fact, I would say call the same airlines twice or three times before you book just to confirm what they charge per surfboard. Here is a list of airlines and what they charge for surfboards. You can find the complete list at surfline.com. American Airlines $100-$150 One-way per bag under 70 lbs www.aa.com 800-433-7300
Northwest $80-$150 One-way per bag www.nwa.com 800-225-2525
Continental $95 One-way, 2 boards per bag. Max 115" and 70lbs. www.continental.com 800-523-3273
Qantas $ FREE Free as part of your two bag limit. Otherwise $53 each way. www.qantas.com.au 800-227-4500
Delta* $175-$300 One-way per board www.delta.com 800-221-1212 Hawaiian Air $35-$100 One-way. Two boards max. per bag, Max height 11ft. www.hawaiianair.com 800-367-5320 Japan Air $ Varies www.japanair.com 800-525-3663
Singapore $ FREE As part of your two bag limit. Otherwise, $109 each way www.singaporeair.com 800-742-3333 United* $175 Under 109"/Over 109", One-way per bag, 2 boards per bag www.united.com 800-864-8331
*I personally will not fly on those airlines that over charge for surfboards, regardless if I am traveling with boards or not.
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I saw an article , I thought you might want to read to inspire friends - David
In Newport, five female surfers over 50 find their sea legs by Lori Tobias, The Oregonian Sunday October 05, 2008, 9:30 PM NEWPORT -- In the parking lot of Starfish Point, the surfers tug and pull, squirm and wiggle their way into tight neoprene wet suits. Eventually, booties are tight, gloves snug, hoods in place -- except for one surfer, who has no need for the head covering. "Hot flashes," says Tina Brush, explaining in two words everything women of a certain age need to know and defining this group as anything but your typical surfers. Meet the Duchesses, five ladies with 279 birthday candles among them, the youngest newly turned 50, the oldest 66, and each determined on a sunny September morning to catch some waves, or at least suck up a lot of salt water trying. Their quest began with a birthday. It was the big Five-O for Ruth Meier, and she wanted it to be one for the record books, not just the usual cake and cards and bad over-the-hill jokes, but an accomplishment, a gift for the long run. "My husband has been a longtime surfer, and I grew up in Southern California," Ruth says. "Being the teenagers in the '70s, the girls were on the beach; we weren't on the water surfing. It was a taboo kind of thing."
TORSTEN KJELLSTRAND/ The OregonianNiles the dog pads along the beach and the Duchesses, joined by two of their daughters, pause for a portrait before taking to the surf.
Now, facing five decades on this planet, Ruth decided she would take a surfing lesson and she'd stick with it. She expected people might think she was crazy. Instead, she found herself a sort of leader of the pack, with friends suddenly asking, "Can I come, too?" And so it was, the Duchesses -- a fitting name, they decided, because older male surfers are called dukes -- were born. Ruth is the baby of the bunch. Next is Danielle Emerick, 53, a lifelong diver and underwater photographer. Danielle tried surfing when she moved to the coast in 2004, but her instructor really didn't tell her much, she says. "I was getting nowhere, just kind of riding the waves. I was about to give up." Carol Clifford, 54, can claim the most experience. Her husband, Ron, heads up the only 4-H surf club in the country and has been teaching for years. Last year, Carol, who has helped Ron teach the 4-H members, climbed on a board herself and has been surfing ever since. Pam Moore, 56, is the only nonlocal. A third-grade teacher with the Oregon City School District, she makes the drive to join the others as often as she can. "I took an unpaid leave to come today," she says. "But it is surfing; what can I say?" Today, she brought along her husband, Bill. "He's my surf daddy," Pam jokes. "He helps me get dressed and carries my board."
TORSTEN KJELLSTRAND/ The OregonianTina Brush and Pam Moore tote their boards to the water in Newport before their surfing lesson begins.
Tina, 66, a widow of three years, is the group's senior member and a former trick water-skier. Tina is the most tentative of the bunch and has surfed only once, when the women gathered in August for their first lesson. "I'm afraid of the water," she admits. "Well, not the water, but the waves. If you take me out, I can swim and all; it's just getting past the waves." On the beach, Ralph points to the headlands above and relates the conversation he has with each new surfer he teaches. First, he asks them to look out over the ocean, then close their eyes and remember what they see. Later, after the lesson, they return to the spot and repeat the exercise. Invariably, Ralph says, new surfers look out at the sea that second time and they all think about the same thing: riding those waves. "I tell them, you've changed your life," he says. "For the rest of your life, you can't look at a wave without thinking about riding it." 320 Ward Ave. #112 Hon Hi 96814 Tel 597-9055 Email hawaiiansouthshore@gmail.com
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Yoga By Gui www.derosehawaii.com So far we covered a simple pranayama, (breathing technique) and a type of kryia, (cleansing and detoxing technique). For the last pranayama we practiced, (rhythm 1-4-2-1), you can now add some bandhas, (contractions). So as you inhale, lean your head back and touch your tongue to the soft palate, (to the top of your mouth, next to your throat), sustaining this contraction while you hold your breath. When you exhale, lean your head forward pressing your chin against your chest, suck your abdomen in as deep as you can, and contract muscles and sphincters next to your perineum, (same contraction you would do when you really need to go to the bathroom but you can't). Through these contractions you'll "tune up your body", making sure your organs and glans are working perfectly. Now let me teach you how to do one of the two most important asanas, (poses) you should practice everyday. This one is called sarvangasana and is also known as shoulderstand. (Make sure you have a yoga mat or a towel or blanket under you so this feels comfortable enough). Lay down on your back and place your hands on the floor by your thighs. Without kicking back, (that means no momentum), take a deep breath, push against the ground and tighten your core muscles, as you bring your legs up and push your hips off the ground, trying to touch your feet behind your head. Now, even if you can't touch your feet to the ground, just stay as you are, and support your back with your hands still touching your elbows to the ground. Now bring your legs to a vertical position, (as vertical as you can), and relax as you breathe through your nose, and through your abdomen as you inhale and exhale. Sustain the pose for as long as it feels comfortable, (3 to 5 minutes would be ideal, however if you feel uncomfortable return immediately). Returning works the same way as you got up, first bring your feet to the ground behind your head, hands on the floor and sustain your body weight with your arms and core muscles as you touch everyone of your vertebrae back to the ground, until you're laying down again. Don't stand up or sit just quite yet. Every time you do this pose, (and I do mean every single time), you must do a counter-pose called matsyasana, (fish pose). Still laying on your back you'll use your elbows to push against the ground, projecting your chest up and tilting your head back. The top of your head will sustain your body weight, so from now on relax your arms and hold the pose for a while, until your neck feels comfortable again. And there we go, practicing this pose once a day will help you to energize your body, strengthen your shoulders your neck and core muscles, move blood through your vital organs, (irrigating your brain as well), revitalizing the whole body at once. Next issue we'll learn how to do a headstand, and talk about the mental aspect of your practice. See you in the water or on the mat. Gui www.derosehawaii.com 320 Ward Ave. #112 Hon Hi 96814 Tel 597-9055 Email hawaiiansouthshore@gmail.com
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Hawaiian South Shore Surf Club Events for April April 11 Movie Night and Food Drive April’s movie is “Live” The documentary LIVE: A Music and Surfing Experience features interviews and music from surfer/musician icons, including Jackson Browne and Jack Johnson, as well as commentary and footage of surfing greats Greg Noll, Kelly Slater, Gerry Lopez, Dane Reynolds, Jordy Smith and Mick Fanning, to name just a few.
April 18 Food Drive for the Hawaii Food Bank Surfers unite and donate food for a good cause
TIDES FOR APRIL 2009
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