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Comparing the Secret Menu to the R-Series Secret Menu

Written By Dave Allee - January 08 2019

Last year, we introduced the first installment of a series of foam surfboards that we dubbed the R-Series.

The idea being that the R-Series was a new construction of some of your favorite shapes and models from Almond.

The 5'4 Secret Menu has been our most popular sub-six-foot board model for about 7 consecutive years, so we figured what better place to start than to prove the concept on our most popular "short" board model.

How similar is the R-Series 5'4 Secret Menu to the PU + Fiberglass version we've been shaping and riding since 2011? ...about as close as humanly possible.

We beefed up the volume to accommodate the construction, and to ensure that this board would paddle exceptionally well, but otherwise we didn't change a thing about the shape, outline, rails, bottom contour, or fin setup.

Historically, a 5'4 Secret Menu runs about 32 liters. The R-Series version comes in at 36.4 liters, but other than that, we kept the shape identical.

The Bagel Store

Written By Dave Allee - January 07 2019

I have always liked the example of a bagel store when it comes to being wise with the resources we use and the waste we create.

If you go into a bagel store right now, you can buy a fresh bagel that was made this morning. They likely have your favorite flavor/variety in stock and ready to go.

Any bagels that don't sell today don't get tossed in the garbage, they get bundled up into bags and sold in bundles tomorrow as Day Old Bagels.

If the Day Old Bagels don't sell, you slice them up into thinner slices, throw them in the oven, and all of a sudden you've got Bagel Chips. Bagel Chips are the third iteration of the fresh bagel from a few days ago, but they're still something good.

Seemingly nothing goes to waste in a bagel shop, except maybe the cream cheese. Pretty sure there's not much you can recycled expired dairy in to.

Used boards are kind of the bagel chips of the surfboard world. They've been through a bit more abuse, but they're still darn good, and oftentimes better for you than a poorly made alternative.

Keep and eye on our Surfboards For Sale page to see which used boards may filter through.

Which Surfboard is on Your List?

Written By Dave Allee - December 18 2018

We built a wide array of surfboard models to help you catch waves early and often.

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Holiday T-Shirt Mystery Packs

Written By Dave Allee - December 17 2018

One of our most popular Holiday traditions is back! The T-Shirt Mystery Pack. Two Tees, in your size, for twenty bucks. It’s like opening a pack of baseball cards. You’re hoping for Ken Griffey Jr or Tim Salmon, but you’re pleasantly surprised when you get a card of Randy Johnson hitting the pigeon. (My baseball references are admittedly outdated by 20+ years...)

GIFs are Rad

Written By Dave Allee - December 12 2018

Cam made some quick GIF files from some of the best moments of our R-Series footage. Here are two of Nathan Adams on the first R-Series prototype, back in May 2018.

Our Deadline for R-Series Shipments is Monday

Written By Dave Allee - December 12 2018

Our deadline for domestic R-Series shipments is Monday 12/17. That's five days away.

Don't re-enact the movie Jingle All The Way this Christmas—you know, the one where Arnold is racing around like a mad man trying to find the season's hottest holiday gift for his son, because he forgot to buy it in November. At the end of the movie, Arnold ends up dressing up as his son's favorite super hero in the town parade, which makes up for the whole mishap with the action figure.

The film is a little corny, but the lesson rings true—save yourself from a catastrophe and buy this Christmas's hottest gift before Monday, and we'll make sure UPS gets it to your door.

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Monthly Payments for Surfboards

Written By Dave Allee - December 11 2018

We recently partnered with a company called Affirm, which allows you to break up large purchases (like a new surfboard) into smaller monthly payments.

Obviously, a new surfboard is a big decision, as it's an investment and it's something that you will keep and use for many years to come.

At various points over the years, the question of surfboard financing has come up in conversation, and if it is something that our customers would benefit from, then we want to make that available.

If you have been eyeing a new Surf Thump or Pleasant Pheasant, but would benefit from making monthly payments, find your new surfboard and select Affirm at checkout.

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We'll Be Surfing in the Desert Before We Know It...

Written By Dave Allee - December 06 2018

Surfing is coming to the desert, one way or another. 🌵🌊

Whether it's Mr. Slater, W. Garden, or the awesome giant plunger from Australia—real, surfable waves are coming to the deserts of southern California.

My daughter isn't even born yet, but it's likely she will only know a world where Lebron James is a Laker and mechanical waves peel freely across the landscape of a desert sunset.

As young, forward thinking surf enthusiasts, we decided to get ahead of the curve and partner with our dear friend Josh Ariza of CHOMP Brand, to bring you the first Desert Surf collection of boards, fins, apparel, and accessories.

In 6 years when you throw on your favorite Desert Surf hat, load your foam surfboard into your electric adventure truck, and head to Indio, you'll chuckle to yourself and think "remember when we didn't used to have surfing in the desert?"

SEE THE COLLECTION

7'2 Beach Chicken

Written By Dave Allee - December 02 2018

What stands 7 feet 2 inches tall, has feathers, a beak, and lives on the sandy dunes at the beach?

The BEACH CHICKEN—the latest collaboration between Almond Surfboards and Kevin Butler. It's a really looooong, stretched out version of our Sandia Fish, and it features a whole flock of Beach Chickens courtesy of Kbut.

GQ Best Stuff: R-Series Surfboard

Written By Dave Allee - December 02 2018

We are very honored that GQ Magazine selected the R-Series Surfboard as a part of their Best Stuff of 2018.

The CHART print 5'4 Secret Menu is featured in the Best Stuff section inside the December issue of the magazine. The board will also be on display in Los Angeles for their Best Stuff pop-up store this month. Huge thank you to Sam and the GQ editors for their interest in—and support of—our effort to make the best foam surfboards possible.

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