New 2020 Shape Review - The Spade3/11/20 / Lisa ShinhamIntroducing the Spade. Released in 2020 in recognition of Wave Zone Surf Company's 30th year, Master Board Builder Jeff Shinham has designed a series of vintage inspired shapes inspired by classic surfboard tails. Rider: Alex Bevard. Photo: Shane AntalickBoard Builder Specs:Level: ExperiencedSize: 52" x 21" x 5/8"Weight Limit: 200 lbsColors & Art: AssortedPerformance: A classic spade tail with tapered rails. The consistent speed of the wider squash tail, plus a pin tail in the mix, boasts the ability to pull off aggressive maneuvers. Resin art deck and gel coat bottom. Construction: High density pvc foam core and double reinforced poly wrapped rails. Individually hand crafted in the USA.Art Choices: Gel coat assortment or upgraded color infused resin art.https://youtu.be/MSfkwfQ0c1wRider Test Trials:This new shape was perfomance tested by Wave Zone's Team Manager Alex Bevard and Team Rider Dylan Duncan.Feedback: "I'm digging the Spade for sure. The 52" is very responsive on waves and has helped me get out to some deeper water with it's wider deck." - Alex BevardAn all around shape that hits it on many cylinders. Expect stability, consistent speed, distance and high maneuverabiltiy. From liners to waves, a strong choice.
Getting Another Season Out Of Your Skimboard Spring Break is here, with temperatures warming in the south and northerners longing for days in the sun.One constant... skimboarders will skim and travelers will find their way to the beaches, travelers, locals and stay-cationers alike.The phone has already begun to ring with an influx of “How can I repair and restore my board for the next season?” questions.There are some great options to bring new life into your board: Clean Off Old Wax The easiest way to clean a board of wax is to set the board out in the warm sun for about 5-10 minutes. Then scrape off the soft wax with either a wax comb or a nylon spatula. The final residue can be removed with a wax removing solution, such as Sticky Bumps Wax Remover.Fresh Wax can be re-applied. Repair Small Dings Dings happen. Taking care of them early on will extend the life of your board. With this Sun Cure Fiberfill small dings are no problem. Sun Cure is the quick and easy way to repair dings for polyester resin based skimboards, surfboards, wakeboards and more. The key is making sure you are using a polyester repair kit on a polyester board (and epoxy repair kits on an epoxy board).Materials to have on hand – A sunny day (substance will kick/harden using UV rays so bright sun isn’t critical but will effect how fast the repair cures up) wet/dry sandpaper, disposable gloves, and a wooden applicator. Keep in mind – this hardens in the sunlight, so apply in the shade to keep the fill pliable until you a ready for it to harden… then take it out in the sun to kick off.Note: Clean the repair area first and, if necessary, lightly sand it so that the SunCure bonds well the to board's surface. Once the repair hardens, sand off the excess to smooth it. The more you add the more you will need to sand, so it is best to control the amount used with this in mind. Restore the Hull/Bottom of the Board Skimming, by nature, is like wet sanding the bottom of your board.A bottom restoration wax will re-slick and extend the life of your boards bottom.Simply clean the bottom of your board, apply Wave Zone Speed Inducer, let it dry to a haze, and then polish it using a clean microfiber towel. For more involved repairs, consult with a nearby surf shop or board builder for a quote. Some more complex restorations will need a pro.You can use any decent products you'd like to clean and restore your ride—here are the ones our riders have had great success with!Wave Zone Wax and Restore ProductsWhen your board has lived its best life and you're ready for an upgrade, check out our line here! Wave Zone Skimboards For SaleHave fun out there!
Costa Rica: The Growing Skim CircuitThe Costa Competition CircuitSkimboarding in Costa Rica has a broad base of popularity, with a competitive arena that continues to grow at a committed pace. The Circuit, known as the Association of Skim Costa Rica, boasts nearly 5,000 Instagram followers and an impressive bank of industry sponsors.The 2019 Circuit Hit Several TownsPlaya de CocoThe vibe was upbeat, waves were small and fun. The Asociación Deportiva de Skimboard pur (Skimboard Sports Association) created a video edit that truly captured the enthusiasm of the event.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03zT4YpzVdAPuntarenasAttended by competitors and groms alike, waves were fun despite a lot of debris in water. Some were tempted to board slide a log in the contest zone. Puntarenas is one of Costa Rica's major port towns along the pacific. Lots of tourist attractions and easy to walk around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHyD2OUnxSgPlaya HermosaA noted Surf town, shore break was heavy and the competitors agressive in their manuevers. Wave Zone Team Rider, Mario Perez Cortez, snapped his board air dropping a heavy section. The event was held near Bowies Point (a well known restaurant).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEgJJmrAj68&t=60sPlaya FlamingoWaves were smooth and consistent and the weather was great. A lot to choose from and riders captured both opportunities near shore and also out farther for a wide range of performance. Puerto CalderaSmall waves and a rainy day. Fun vibe despite the disappointing conditions.Playa PrietaJesse Waves were near perfect at about 3-4 foot on shore. Riders truly performed well across the board. The 2020 series is already underway with much to look forward to!
Wave Zone - Surf Expo - 2020January 2, 2020 Contributor: Lisa ShinhamIn just days Wave Zone will attend it's 59th Surf Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando Florida. This high energy convention is open to buyers from January 8th-10th of 2020, with exhibitors ranging from Skim to Surf to Skate to SUP to Wake to Resort and more. Both hard goods and apparel are on display, peppered with indoor skate parks, fashion shows and demo areas.Many things have changed over the years, but Surf Expo continues to be the largest industry trade show for our industry.https://youtu.be/-YPiYcj5PXIAt the Expo next week, Wave Zone will release our 2020 Skimboard line along with our Hammer Traction Deck Grip options.It is exciting to share new, cutting edge shapes and art designs with the public!Can't say more now... but stay tuned in the near future for board builder reviews of each new shape.The show is busy beyond measure, but we the opportunity to connect with our surf shop accounts from around the globe is truly awesome!To the Surf Shops and beach store retailers attending, we invite you to visit booth 1304 for some deep discounts and a sneak peek at what's new!Those attending, please travel safely! See you in Orlando at Booth #1304!
Happy Holidays!Here at Wave Zone we are always thankful for a busy season, this one especially has been our biggest yet and we have no one to thank but our loyal and new customers! On behalf of every one at the shop we would like to say thank you and wish our customers not only a great and happy holiday season but a great skimboarding season as well! Entering the new year we wish the best for waves, smooth rides, and memories that will last a lifetime. Speaking of the new year we also are especially grateful to be celebrating our 30th year anniversary in 2020. We hope for many more years to come and hope that you will keep us in mind for your skimboard and beach needs!Happy Holidays from Jeff, Lisa, Quin, Gus, Thatcher, Shuana, Bo, Kayla, Tori, Shane & Alex!
Black Friday Sales - Skimboards and Gear!November 27, 20192019 Black Friday deals this year are deep discounts offered by the boss himself. In celebration of our 30th year in business, a 30% off deal is extended for our Custom Complete options. Individual and unique skimboards with custom traction deck grip included and installed!Checkout code: cc2019bfdFor those looking to customize their own board, snag traction, bags, gear... a 20% discount is ready for you! Checkout code: 2019bfd Finally, an extra bonus! Our free ground shipping will still be available to the lower 48 continental United States and will be automatically added at checkout! Any questions - just message us and we are happy to help!
