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First Year of Surfing
Learn to surf by becoming a student of the art of wave riding.

Noseriders & Longboards
Tips for improving your technique and general principals for selecting your equipment.

Land-Locked Surfers
Explore the many ways of scratching the surf itch when access to your favorite surf spot is limited.

Curious About DIY Surfboard Shaping?
Check out our selection of free surfboard templates—available for instant download

FISH TEMPLATE
A full-bodied fish with lengths available from 5'4 to 6'2

RETRO SINGLEFIN
A diamond-tail with lengths available from 5'4 to 6'2

MID-LENGTH TEMPLATE
A versatile rounded pin with lengths available from 6'6 to 8'0

CLASSIC LONGBOARD
A classic log temple with lengths available from 9'0 to 9'10
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Wear Your Ignorance Like a Badge of Honor
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A couple of summers ago, I decided I wanted to try my hand at archery. I had grown up shooting a ...

Celebrating 16 Years
5 days ago
On Saturday morning, we celebrated 16 years of Almond Surf Shop the best way we know how...
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Community Market @ Rivian Venice
6 days ago
Join us on Saturday March 22 at RIVIAN Venice Beach for a special community market—followed by a ...