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Happy Valentines Day from Hawaiian South Shore! Aloha and welcome to the first edition of the monthly Hawaiian South Shore newsletter. The purpose of this newsletter is to give you some good, valuable information about the surfing lifestyle and community. From surfboard construction and repair to health tips to keep you surfing for a long time. We hope all this information benefits you in some shape or form. We are constantly looking for interesting articles to print in
“Surfa’s Ear Conditions” “Surfa’s Ear Conditions” Submitted by Dr. Howard Tamashiro, Audiologist There are several ear problems common to surfers. These include ear infections, exostosis or narrowing of the ear canals, and trauma to the eardrum resulting with a tear or rupture. External ear infections (referred to as otitis externa) is a bacterial infection to the outer and ear canal. This is usually the result of surfing/swimming in dirty
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In this issue we will discuss a condition known as “surfers ear”. It’s more common in Hawaii than most people think. You can also read about Matt and Margaret of Bing and Jacobs Surfboards who you can meet in person this month on the 23rd from 12 - 2 at our store. Until next month….go surf! Keith Kajioka Manager Just don’t sit around just because its cold put on a wet suit and get in the water!
unsanitary or polluted water. Symptoms can be a rash, itching of the ear and ear canal, pain or earache, swelling and inflammation, ear drainage, and infection from scratching irritated areas. Prevention is to stay away from known contaminated conditions such as sewage spill/drainage following heavy rain and storms. See “Ear Conditions” p2
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Ear Conditions Exostosis of the external ear canal is sometimes called “surfer's ear”. It is a serious condition that usually develops over years of exposure to the cold ocean water and wind. The cold exposure of the ear canal appears to stimulate bone growth that narrows the canal and blocks the eardrum. This narrowing traps water and earwax that can result in a painful ear infection and hearing loss. This condition was thought to be mostly common to surfers exposed to the colder water climates of California and Australia. However, some local physicians report frequent occurrences even here in our tropical climate. How to avoid surfer’s ear? Prevention can be aided by wearing earplugs and/or a neoprene hood when exposed for long periods to cold ocean conditions.
Matt and Margaret Of Bing and Jacobs Matt’s first job in the industry was apprentice to Tom Stanton, a well-known South Bay shaper and airbrusher. After learning and mastering the art of airbrushing, Matt naturally became interested in board building. In 1988, Wayne Rich gave Matt his first blank to shape. Though he continued to make his living at airbrushing, Matt began to hone his skills as a surfboard shaper.
Trauma to the eardrum can cause a hole or rupture (perforation) to the eardrum. A simple wipe-out or even a small wave can easily cause a trauma to the eardrum. If the water hits your head squarely, that small mount of concentrated force and pressure to the ear can cause enough trauma to physically damage the eardrum. The medical term for eardrum is tympanic membrane (a thin membrane that separates the ear canal from the middle ear). The middle ear is connected to the nose by the eustachian tube, which equalizes pressure in the middle ear. A perforated eardrum is often accompanied by decreased hearing and bloody discharge or drainage. Pain is usually not necessarily persistent. Custom earplugs can be both prevention and protection of a perforated eardrum. All these conditions require the immediate attention of a physician (preferably an otolarymgologist, an M.D. specializing in the ear, nose and throat) to relieve the symptoms
Eventually Matt moved his airbrushing business to Shoreline Glassing (Hermosa Beach, CA) and was offered a job by Hap Jacobs to do some rough-shaping on the side. Hap was so pleased with Matt’s work that he hired him on as a part-time shaper. Then Dennis Jarvis of Spyder Surfboards started to notice Matt’s talent and offered him a job shaping for the likes of Tom Curren, Shane Dorian, and more. Eventually Matt moved his airbrushing business to Shoreline Glassing (Hermosa Beach, CA) and was offered a job by Hap Jacobs to do some rough-shaping on the side. Hap was so pleased with Matt’s work that he hired him on as a part-time shaper. Then Dennis Jarvis of Spyder Surfboards started to notice Matt’s talent and offered him a job shaping for the likes of Tom Curren, Shane Dorian, and more. But all the while, he continued to do some shaping for not only Hap Jacobs, but also Lance Carson and Rick Surfboards. Matt’s talent and passion for shaping traditional longboards became apparent.
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In 2000, Matt’s friend, Dan Bendicksen, head shaper for Bing Surfboards in the late 60s, introduced Matt to Bing Copeland and Mike Eaton, which paved the way for Matt to inherit Bing Surfboards. In 2003, Matt set up shop along side Tyler Hatzikian of Tyler Surfboards, another young talented shaper. The two worked together for about a year, but when Hap Jacobs decided to retire in 2004 and asked Matt to inherit Jacobs Surfboards, Matt jumped at the chance. Since then Matt has moved back to Shoreline Glassing where Hap’s shop is located and continues to shape exclusively for Bing and Jacobs Surfboards today. Story by: Robyn McGinnis Edited by: Margaret Yao
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