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The Best Board Might Be The One You Have

The Best Board Might Be The One You Have

1 day ago
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Written by Dave Allee
I heard someone say recently that the only true luxury is being completely content, because when ...
Give More Waves Away

Give More Waves Away

2 days ago
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Written by Dave Allee
There has been a flurry of "this surfer burning that surfer" videos and articles hitting the inte...
New Hours at Almond Surf Shop

New Hours at Almond Surf Shop

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Written by Dave Allee
Starting next week, we are going to be introducing offseason hours at Almond Surf Shop. Through ...
Used Board Sale!

Used Board Sale!

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Written by Dave Allee
Join us on Saturday morning at Almond Surf Shop in Costa Mesa for fresh made bagels, a coffee pop...
Large Birds Are Notably Adept at Gliding

Large Birds Are Notably Adept at Gliding

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Written by Dave Allee
"Large birds are notably adept at gliding, including: Albatross. Condor. Vulture." -Wikipedia "La...
Wow Your Friends

Wow Your Friends

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Written by Dave Allee
Wow your friends when they witness the effortless glide of the Mini WoW.  We're having a heated d...
Paddle Out With Confidence

Paddle Out With Confidence

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Written by Dave Allee
I was just chatting with Griffin (shaper) and had a realization... the aim of all these articles ...
"Come to Malibu!"

"Come to Malibu!"

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Written by Dave Allee
This scene of Jimmy Gamboa stomping around the beach, at First Point, shouting "come to Malibu! E...
Cancel Your Membership to the Late & Infrequent Surf Club

Cancel Your Membership to the Late & Infrequent Surf Club

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Written by Dave Allee
Stop catching waves late. Stop missing the waves you paddle for. If you properly match your equip...
The Best Time of Year (To Be a Surfer)

The Best Time of Year (To Be a Surfer)

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Written by Dave Allee
Labor Day, which is only a couple weeks away, marks the official end of Summer.   If you have eve...
Surf Tips: Paddling Out At A New Spot

Surf Tips: Paddling Out At A New Spot

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Written by Dave Allee
Anytime you paddle out at a brand new surf spot, there are considerations to keep in mind. Some o...
Are You Still Making These 3 Common Mistakes?

Are You Still Making These 3 Common Mistakes?

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Written by Dave Allee
I see surfers continually making the same three mistakes—and those mistakes are limiting their su...
Do Your Legs Feel Too Stiff?

Do Your Legs Feel Too Stiff?

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Written by Dave Allee
Do your knees and legs feel too stiff when you surf? Do your feet feel heavy when you try to cros...
Welcome to the Early & Often Surf Club

Welcome to the Early & Often Surf Club

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Written by Dave Allee
Our aim is to equip you for a lifetime of enjoyment in—and around—the surf lineup. We build "exc...
Andy Nieblas | Three Board Quiver

Andy Nieblas | Three Board Quiver

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Written by Dave Allee
Few people have more fun in the water than Andy Nieblas.  His uncanny ability to make surfing loo...
How Close Are Your to Your Perfect 3 Board Quiver?

How Close Are Your to Your Perfect 3 Board Quiver?

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Written by Dave Allee
You don't need a golf bag's worth of surfboards to deeply enjoy year-round surfing, you just need...
Mid-Lengths Are Surfing's Cheat Code

Mid-Lengths Are Surfing's Cheat Code

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Written by Dave Allee
Every surfer should have a mid-length in their quiver, because for the everyday surfer looking to...
Meet the Earl

Meet the Earl

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Written by Dave Allee
Smoother than a jazz solo, and more forgiving than those inflatable gutter bumpers at the bowlin...
Andy Nieblas in Baja

Andy Nieblas in Baja

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Written by Dave Allee
Andy Nieblas looking for waves and good times in Baja California—riding his signature 9'8" Walks ...
Board of the Week | 7/17/23

Board of the Week | 7/17/23

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Written by Kyle Mix
For the first time ever, this week's Board of the Week is from the used rack. We recently broke o...
6 Tips for Improving Your Paddling

6 Tips for Improving Your Paddling

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Written by Dave Allee
I have been doing more flat water paddling lately—as a way of staying in surf-shape while traveli...
Andy Nieblas x Andy Davis

Andy Nieblas x Andy Davis

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Written by Dave Allee
Tomorrow night, join our very own Andy Nieblas, and Andy Davis, for the launch of their new "Andy...
Winner of our #AlmondArtContest

Winner of our #AlmondArtContest

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Written by Dave Allee
We are very pleased to say that after much deliberation, we have a winner of the Almond R-Series ...
Interested in Shaping A Surfboard?

Interested in Shaping A Surfboard?

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Written by Dave Allee
If you're at all interested in trying your hand at surfboard shaping, this one is for you... As y...
Creating the Perfect Surfboard for Crowded Lineups

Creating the Perfect Surfboard for Crowded Lineups

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Written by Dave Allee
Your local lineup is probably feeling the effects of the Summer crowds.  People are piling onto t...
Andy Nieblas | Sayulita

Andy Nieblas | Sayulita

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Written by Dave Allee
Andy Nieblas' gift is making surfing look effortless and incredibly fun. Here he is doing what he...
Are You Traveling to Surf This Summer?

Are You Traveling to Surf This Summer?

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Written by Dave Allee
If you are planning to travel to surf this Summer, come swing by the shop and pick up some Free R...
A Better Way to Teach Surfing?

A Better Way to Teach Surfing?

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Written by Dave Allee
I wrote the first version of this article back in 2018. I have been thinking about it recently, a...
Open for Business: the Mini WoW

Open for Business: the Mini WoW

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Written by Dave Allee
We've been riding the Mini Walks on Water for a few months now, and have gotten the first prototy...
Early & Often Surf Club: June '23

Early & Often Surf Club: June '23

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Written by Dave Allee
Yesterday morning we gathered to swap boards and share waves, for the June installment of the Ear...
Nate Adam's San Onofre Quiver

Nate Adam's San Onofre Quiver

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Written by Dave Allee
Nate has a new Summer quiver and it was built with one wave in mind: San Onofre. This is a spot t...
Is Paddling A Surfboard the Perfect Antidote to Working on a Laptop?

Is Paddling A Surfboard the Perfect Antidote to Working on a Laptop?

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Written by Dave Allee
I have been increasingly aware of how much time I spend hunched over a laptop. While I love the v...
Almond Surf Shop by His & Hers Creative

Almond Surf Shop by His & Hers Creative

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Written by Dave Allee
A few photos of the shop refresh, courtesy of our friends at His & Hers Creative. Wh...
Tips for Surf Travel

Tips for Surf Travel

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Written by Dave Allee
Whether it's a trip around the world in search of the perfect wave, or loading a van full of fri...
Burgers with Byrd Recap

Burgers with Byrd Recap

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Written by Dave Allee
On Saturday, we hosted Burgers on the front lawn with our friends from Byrd Hair. Scott Andrews f...
Almond x Banks Journal

Almond x Banks Journal

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Written by Dave Allee
We teamed up with our friends at Banks Journal to build a Boardshort meant for one thing: comfort...

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