July 26th, 2010
Not sure what to do on a Monday while you wait for Monday Night Football to start up again? Attend the Long Beach, CA Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation’s general meeting at 7PM, Monday, August 2nd at Shelter Surf Shop (2148 E 4th St., Long Beach). It’s free, fun and informative!
We’ll start with an update on Surfrider’s Rise Above Plastics campaign, with the goal of reducing single-use plastics from our oceans. After that, the guest speaker will be film maker Grant Eads screening Mother Wants Her Beauty Back, a short film about the ongoing Long Beach Breakwater campaign.
For more information check out www.lbsurfrider.org or call 562-252-6173.
Tags: Shelter Surf Shop, Surfrider Foundation
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July 21st, 2010
While skin cancer, (melanoma), remains much rarer among blacks and Hispanics than among whites, it doesn’t mean just because you’re dark skinned you shouldn’t worry about protecting your skin from the sun. In fact non-whites with melanoma are diagnosed later, and are thus actually more likely to die from the disease.
After completing a recent study in Florida, Dr. Robert S. Kirsner of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine said, “Just because you have darker skin pigmentation, whether you’re Hispanic or black, does not make you immune to skin cancer.”.
Dr. Kirsner says there needs to be better awareness among non-white patients, and their doctors, that dark skin doesn’t mean immunity to melanoma. People of any color should watch for skin growths that meet any of these criteria:: asymmetrical; irregular, nicked or notched borders; multiple colors; the size of a pencil eraser or larger; or growths that are evolving or changing.
And regardless of whether you have light or dark skin, Kirsner said it’s best to follow “sun-smart” behaviors like seeking out shade, covering up, wearing rash guards and other UV protective clothing along with avoiding the midday sun, and wearing sunscreen.
Tags: melanoma, skin cancer
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July 15th, 2010
Californian Cori Schumacher has won the 2010 Roxy ASP Women’s World Longboard Championships in Biarritz, France.
Schumacher defeated fellow Californian Kaitlin Maguir in clean two-to-three foot waves in a 100% American heat at the world famous La Côte des Basques.
Cori lived up to her reputation and ruled the action during the finals day scoring the event’s highest single-wave and heat scores respectively a 9.25 and 17.25 points.
“It feels so good right now,” freshly crowned Schumacher said. “It was like six minutes to the end and feelings just all washed over me and I was tingling. It’s such an amazing feeling to win. I had some pressure though when I paddled into a wave and left Kaitlin (Maguire) on her own because she can pull a world championship out of her hat anytime.”
Coming out on top of a series of intense exchanges in a well-fought final after eliminating two former world champions in the Quarterfinals (Jennifer Smith) and the Semifinals (Joy Monahan), Schumacher’s solid 13.15 score to Maguire’s 9.80 confirmed her domination over the weekend, her smart heat tactics and strategy giving her the final shot at the title.
“I took a gamble to paddle into that last wave and hoped for the conditions to slow down as it had been doing the last three days,” Schumacher said. “It paid up, the gamble went well!”
Congrats Cori!!!
Tags: Cori Schumacher, Roxy Pro, womens longboard surfing
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June 22nd, 2010
In an effort to raise money for the environmental group Project Save Our Surf (PSOS), several teams of surfers competed for 24 hours over the weekend in ‘Surf City’, (A.K.A. Huntington Beach, CA).
The marathon surf session began at noon on Saturday, 6/19, went the through the entire night and ended at Noon on International Surfing Day, (Sunday 6/20). Teams had to put a surfer in the water every hour under the flood lights at the Huntington Beach Pier.
Team Billabong emerged as the first champions of SURF 24 in “Surf City” Huntington Beach, raising $50,000 for PSOS.
Tags: Project Save Our Surf, SURF 24
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June 10th, 2010
Calling all paddlers – both prone and SUP!
This Saturday, June 12th, is the Santa Monica Pier Paddle Board Race. They’re expecting up to 250 paddle contestants and will also host a dory competition and a paddle gear exhibition all to benefit Heal the Bay.
The races will start and finish on the sand adjacent to the Santa Monica pier with the courses running north and south in the heart of the Santa Monica Bay. Both the stand up paddle and prone paddle races feature 5.5 mile and 1 mile courses.
Registration starts at 8am with the first race at 9:30am.
For more info see the Heal the Bay website: http://www.healthebay.org/events/special/2010_06_12_SMPaddleBoardRace.asp
Of course don’t forget to outfit yourself in one of our stylish pair of boardshorts as well as protect your skin with a rash guard shirt or KoreDry UV shirt.
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June 1st, 2010
Summer is finally here and guys, it’s time to get yourself outfitted in some stylin’ men’s board shorts!
This week you can get an extra discount on our already low priced Gray Hibiscus flowered swim shorts for men by using coupon code MENS-BOARD-SHORTS when you checkout from now until June 5th.
While your shopping at Buy Board Shorts for yourself you can also pick up some womens swim shorts along with boy and girls swim shorts so you can outfit your entire family from our selection of low priced boardshorts.
Tags: cheap board shorts, girl's board shorts, kids board shorts, men's board shorts, swim shorts, women's board shorts
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May 27th, 2010
We here at Buy Board Shorts know that many states are having to cut back on services but California’s state parks have taken an especially bad beating from Governor Schwarzenegger this past year, with many parks being forced to close along with parking and camping fees shooting sky high!
The California State Parks Association is holding an event this holiday weekend called ‘Stand Up for State Parks’.
Their idea is that the best way to show support for California’s state parks is to go out and visit them! The event will also raise awareness to the fiscal problems the state parks are facing and generate public action for the protection and funding of California’s state parks.
What better time to Stand Up For State Parks than the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day weekend.
Participation in this event is fun and easy – and can help make a big difference! All you need to do is visit a state park, and then share your experience!
Of course we always advocate wearing a pair of our boardshorts along with a UV protecting shirt such as a rash guard or KoreDry shirt, along with environmentally friendly sunscreen while you’re outside enjoying a hike or swim at your favorite state park. 
Tags: California State Parks Association, Stand Up For State Parks
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May 18th, 2010
Yes, it may sound strange but hair and other natural fibers are a great way to soak up oil spills and a call is going out to send these items down to the Gulf to help out.
A group called Matter of Trust is collaborating with thousands of salons along with groomers, wool farmers, individuals and pet owners throughout the US and abroad, to donate their clippings to soak up oil spills. They also accept fur and other “natural fibers” waste wool, alpaca fleece, horse hair, feathers, etc.
You can find out more about this unique program here: http://www.matteroftrust.org/programs/hairmatsinfo.html
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May 10th, 2010
The Long Beach chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is having a film/video contest focusing on the removal of the 2.5 mile long breakwater in Long Beach, California. Entries can be any style, ie; comedy, fictional, documentary, etc.
Emphasis should be placed on an engaging, entertaining, and informative message on why the breakwater should be removed and waves restored to the shores of Long Beach. Winning submissions will be posted at LBSurfrider.org, YouTube, and screened at the Art Theater in Long Beach on June 19, 2010. $2000 in prizes!
For more info see their website: http://lbsurfrider.org/contest/index.html
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March 2nd, 2010
It’s no surprise that we here at Buy-Board-Shorts love the beach!! And we love it even more when little tykes are taught first-hand about how harmful plastic trash found on the beach can be.
That’s why we were thrilled to learn about a project that the 1st graders at Jefferson Elementary School, (Carlsbad, CA), recently completed…
Seems the kids were inspired by a presentation made to them by San Diego Surfrider RAP activist Heather Benson, then guided by their teacher Arlene Gnade, and local “gARTbage” artist, Teresa Espaniola to spend over 5 months collecting plastic garbage from nearby beaches to create a giant “whale” they named Lil’ Gray.
You can see photos and read about their experiences on their blog.
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February 16th, 2010
Nine time world champion surfer Kelly Slater is staring in a new surf film called ‘Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D’.
Not your average surf flick, this movie was shot in Teahupoo over the last 2 years and will be touring the IMAX theaters around the US for the next 2 years!
You can read a terrific interview with Slater and get his take on the entire process by clicking here…
Tags: Kelly Slater, Teahupoo, Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D
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January 14th, 2010
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, (NOAA), has got a terrific program to help fishermen dispose of old, derelict fishing gear AND provide energy in the process!
Their Fishing for Energy program provides fishermen a free place where they can dump their old gear, netting, traps, etc. The gear is then transported to the nearest Covanta Energy-from-Waste facility. Approximately one ton of derelict nets equal enough electricity to power one home for 25 days.
As you may know, lost and unused fishing gear and netting that floats around in the the ocean is a major hazard hugely impacting the marine environment. Not only does this stuff never go away, (it’s meant to last in harsh ocean conditions), but it continues to catch and kill fish and other marine life along with posing a navigational hazard!
Tags: Fishing for Energy, NOAA
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January 7th, 2010
Our friends over at Surfline have posted a terrific article about health and nutrition specifically for surfers – but good for ANY of us, really!
The article and Q and A with a famous sports nutritionist talks about the importance of eating organic and raw foods as opposed to heavily processed and fat saturated foods – which can actually do more harm than good to your body… especially if you’re trying to either fuel up for a session or recover from a go-out or workout.
The article reminds us that “When you eat processed foods for example, foods that are in a box, can or from a fast food place, you are eating “food” produced and heavily marketed by companies that are economically driven. They are profit driven — not health driven.”
The article also reminds us of the importance of hydration and givse a formula for proper re-hydration – with WATER, not expensive and overly sweetened sports drinks!
You can read the full article here…
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January 1st, 2010
The Buy Board Shorts team just wanted to take a moment and wish all of our customers who have purchased and enjoyed wearing our stylish boardshorts all year, a happy and healthy 2010.
We look forward to seeing and hearing from more of you in the upcoming year – thank you!!
Tags: General, women's board shorts
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December 7th, 2009
Yes, it’s that time of year again – time for the 25th annual Eddie Aikau surfing contest sponsored by Quicksilver in memory of the late Eddie Aikau.
While the surf is currently triple-overhead with 18′ sets and good conditions, it’s just not quite big enough for the biggest of the big wave-ridding events which requires waves of at least 25′ to begin the contest!
You can get live streaming video of the contest as well as text alerts and updates by going to the official Eddie Aikau site here…
Tags: Eddie Aikau
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November 16th, 2009
We here at Buy Board Shorts like to occasionally offer readers of our boardshorts blog special deals as as way of saying, “thank you’.
This week we’re happy to give our readers an additional 5% off on our already low-priced mens board shorts.
Like all of our boardshorts and swim shorts, our men’s swim trunks are are lightweight yet durable so you can surf, snorkel, play volleyball or nap on your towel in comfort and style.
All you have to do is use coupon code mens-board-shorts when you checkout – it’s that easy!
Tags: men's board shorts, mens swim trunks
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November 13th, 2009
We here at Buy Board Shorts have just discovered one of the coolest eco-friendly products: Matunas Surf Wax!
Not only is Matunas non-toxic, biodegradable, petroleum-free, and wrapped in labels using 100% FSC certified recycled paper with soy ink – it has a awesome bead and super grip (crucial for those late drops!)
While it’s new to us it’s been around since 1998. Grown on Matuna’s farm in Northern California, it’s 100% natural and scented with REAL strawberries, raspberries, and jasmine flowers!
Good for the environment, good for your nose and good for your stick.
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November 3rd, 2009
Here’s an adorable story about s surfing pooch named Ricochet who was raised to be a service dog and discovered she loved the water and has terrific balance!
Now she’s part of the San Diego Dog Surfing Association and has her own website called Rip Curl Ricki.
When not out surfing for fun, Ricochet, (or Ricki for short), surfs with Patrick, her fifteen year-old quadriplegic surfing partner.
We here at Buy Board Shorts thought this was too cute not to share… maybe we should consider a line of boardshorts for dogs!!
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October 21st, 2009
We here at Buy Board Shorts want to send our congrats out to Brazilian junior pro surfer Jadson Andre who won the Oakley Rio Pro Junior event this past Sunday in Rio de Janeiro. The contest started last Friday and finished up in clean, 2-3′ surf at at Arpoador Beach.
Andre scored the only perfect 10 point ride of the entire event and won the final round over his good friend Miguel Pupo. Both surfers are guaranteed spots into the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships in Australia in January, 2010.
“We made it quite a heat, each one taking some waves and when I want so much something, it happens. I’m stoked for it. Me and Miguel (Pupo) are brothers and when he was at the peak, I waited in the middle and when I was with the priority he waited, so who surfed better would win the heat” said Andre… way to go… and nice boardshorts you got on there too!
Tags: Jadson Andre, Oakley Rio Pro Junior, Surfing
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October 15th, 2009
Hotelier Andre Balazs who runs the ultra-hip Standard chain of hotels has sparked some buzz with one of his new marketing gimmicks: selling bikinis and boardshorts in poolside vending machines!
Of course we here at Buy Board Shorts think this a a brilliant marketing idea and only wish we could afford to put vending machines with our board shorts and swim shorts in them at every pool in the country. 
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