We've also seen some great new stuff and developed new ideas on how we can make our shop better. As a small mom and pop business, it's crucial to stay dynamic and to continue to evolve.
On to day four photos...
For you single guys; this is how many manufacturers display their new swimwear lines. I'm happily married to an incredible woman, so I don't look, of course!
Kelly in all his glory.
Xcel's booth, full of some of the finest wetsuits available.
Sector 9 set up a bum camp - classic. Devon, our rep, is wearing the camo jacket. Some of the booths are pretty funny.
Long time Florida surfer and shaper Dick Catri puts planer to foam.
This Takayama midlength looked sooo fun.
We met Steve Walden and his friend. Their boards have sold well for us and they were stoked to hear it. Walden is the consumate professional surfboard builder. Here are a few "Wahine" models.
Expo had this SUP demo pool set up. The amount of stand up paddleboard manufacturers, accessory reps, and other paddle people there was telling of it's growing popularity.
Saving the best for last. Matt and Margaret from Bing and Jacobs surfboards were there; I was stoked to finally meet them in person. Great people making incredible surfboards. Also in attendance was Jon Wegener, the man making the most progressive alaias in the world. He was stoked to hear that I had been sliding his craft on the Great Lakes - my first is a 6'6 Peanut model. Here I am with Jon and my second alaia; a 7'0 Finley. Jon hooked me up with an end of show special I couldn't refuse, and I can't wait to try it in Ecuador next month.
Packing the new 7'0 Finley for the Fed Ex ride home.
To celebrate our last day; Teppanyaki ala Orlando.
Long time Florida surfer and shaper Dick Catri puts planer to foam.
This Takayama midlength looked sooo fun.
We met Steve Walden and his friend. Their boards have sold well for us and they were stoked to hear it. Walden is the consumate professional surfboard builder. Here are a few "Wahine" models.
Expo had this SUP demo pool set up. The amount of stand up paddleboard manufacturers, accessory reps, and other paddle people there was telling of it's growing popularity.
Saving the best for last. Matt and Margaret from Bing and Jacobs surfboards were there; I was stoked to finally meet them in person. Great people making incredible surfboards. Also in attendance was Jon Wegener, the man making the most progressive alaias in the world. He was stoked to hear that I had been sliding his craft on the Great Lakes - my first is a 6'6 Peanut model. Here I am with Jon and my second alaia; a 7'0 Finley. Jon hooked me up with an end of show special I couldn't refuse, and I can't wait to try it in Ecuador next month.
Packing the new 7'0 Finley for the Fed Ex ride home.
To celebrate our last day; Teppanyaki ala Orlando.Adios!
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