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Learn to Noseride in 5 Steps

Learn to Noseride in 5 Steps

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Written by Dave Allee
Becoming a true master in the art of noseriding is an ongoing process, however if you surf consis...
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What's the Secret That Makes Almond Surfboards Paddle Faster?

What's the Secret That Makes Almond Surfboards Paddle Faster?

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Written by Dave Allee
...Carefully tuned rockers, blended concaves, and generous volume under your chest for paddling. ...
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6 Tips to Ensure You'll Never Be

6 Tips to Ensure You'll Never Be "In the Way"

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Written by Dave Allee
The rules of the surf lineup are quite simple and logical once you get your bearings.If you know ...
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NEW WAVE

NEW WAVE

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Written by Dave Allee
You may have noticed that there's a New Wave on the outside of Almond Surf Shop, in the form of ...
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Setting Up Your New R-Series Surfboard

Setting Up Your New R-Series Surfboard

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Written by Dave Allee
You just picked up your new R-Series by Almond Surfboards, here's how to set it up for maximum en...
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Closing the Books on Custom Orders (4/30)

Closing the Books on Custom Orders (4/30)

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Written by Dave Allee
As the warm days (and warm waters) of Summer are approaching, we wanted to let you know that we ...
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Your Surfboard Deserves A Fresh Wax Job

Your Surfboard Deserves A Fresh Wax Job

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Written by Dave Allee
Winter is over and Summer is right around the corner. This is the perfect time to give your favor...
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It's Been A Cold, Wet Winter

It's Been A Cold, Wet Winter

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Written by Dave Allee
You don't need me to remind you that its been a cold, wet, rainy, windy, grey Winter (and early s...
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Build Your Perfect Three Board Quiver

Build Your Perfect Three Board Quiver

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Written by Dave Allee
With a perfectly executed Three Board Quiver, you will be prepared for whatever conditions you ar...
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And the Winner Is...

And the Winner Is...

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Written by Dave Allee
The winner of the Custom Almond Surfboard raffle is....  DAVID ABRASS Thank you so much for helpi...
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Cold Plunge: An April Early & Often Recap

Cold Plunge: An April Early & Often Recap

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Written by Dave Allee
The water was cold, the waves were small, and you guys joined us in the lineup anyway. Thank you....
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A Peak Inside the New Almond Surf Shop

A Peak Inside the New Almond Surf Shop

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Written by Dave Allee
On Friday, we opened the doors and welcomed you all back into our little neighborhood surfboard s...
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Thank You! (Grand Reopening Recap)

Thank You! (Grand Reopening Recap)

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Written by Dave Allee
Yesterday was everything I (and the team) could have hoped for. We kicked off the morning with a ...
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The Best Surfer in the Water

The Best Surfer in the Water

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Written by Dave Allee
They say the best surfer in the water is the one who's having the most fun... and the best surfe...
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Some of the Best Surf Advice Ever Given to Me

Some of the Best Surf Advice Ever Given to Me

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Written by Dave Allee
Surfing has an incredible oral tradition—where much of the knowledge is passed down by one person...
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Almond Surf Shop Grand Reopening

Almond Surf Shop Grand Reopening

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Written by Dave Allee
It has been a full 2 months (of mostly rain) since we closed the doors of the shop.  As you can ...
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Shop Renovation Update (3/30/23)

Shop Renovation Update (3/30/23)

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Written by Dave Allee
The paint is dry, the racks are built, the boards are filling in... We are so excited to open the...
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Get Closer to the Wave

Get Closer to the Wave

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Written by Dave Allee
I absolutely love watching finless surfing—primarily because it forces the rider to be incredibly...
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Mr. Walks on Water

Mr. Walks on Water

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Written by Dave Allee
Andy Nieblas is a member of the Acjachemen nation, and at a young age was given the name "Walks o...
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Board of the Week: March 22

Board of the Week: March 22

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Written by Dave Allee
This week's Board of the Week also happens to be our most stable noserider.  It's the signature m...
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I Think We Might Be On To Something...

I Think We Might Be On To Something...

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Written by Dave Allee
Guys, I think we might be onto something with this Experimental 7'6" Mini Walks on Water.  I surf...
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Liam Gloyd | Finless 8'0 R-Series

Liam Gloyd | Finless 8'0 R-Series

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Written by Dave Allee
Liam Gloyd goes fully fins-free on the 8'0 R-Series Joy. This style of surfing brings me great jo...
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One Thing That Separates Great Surfers (From Everyone Else)

One Thing That Separates Great Surfers (From Everyone Else)

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Written by Dave Allee
What is one thing that really good surfers can do that novice and intermediate surfers cannot? Re...
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Catch Waves Here 📍

Catch Waves Here 📍

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Written by Dave Allee
Catch waves earlier. It makes everything in surfing happen more easily.  When you catch your wave...
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Brief History of the Mid-Length

Brief History of the Mid-Length

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Written by Dave Allee
In the mid 1960’s big, heavy longboards were still the cutting edge of surfboard design and techn...
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Almond Surf Shop is 14 Today!

Almond Surf Shop is 14 Today!

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Written by Dave Allee
14 years ago in a tiny, termite-ridden building on Old Newport Blvd, we opened the doors to our v...
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"Your Friends Will Wonder How..."

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Written by Dave Allee
“Your friends will wonder how you always seem to be in the right spot for every set wave." For al...
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Patagonia Presents: The Physics of Noseriding

Patagonia Presents: The Physics of Noseriding

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Written by Dave Allee
It should be no surprise that we are big fans of noseriding around here. Patagonia and Lauren Hil...
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Drew's New Rocket Fish

Drew's New Rocket Fish

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Written by Dave Allee
Part of our job is to refine our best sellers and ensure that they are as reliable and true as an...
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Making the Jump from Fiberglass to a

Making the Jump from Fiberglass to a "Foamie"

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Written by Dave Allee
Last week, I wrote an article about what to expect when you make the jump from a foamie (like the...
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Origin of the name: Almond Surfboards

Origin of the name: Almond Surfboards

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Written by Dave Allee
In honor of National Almond Day, we're taking a look back at the origin of our name (which we st...
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Making the Jump from

Making the Jump from "Foamie" to Fiberglass

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Written by Dave Allee
So, you've been riding a "foamie" like an R-Series Surfboard for a couple years, and you're start...
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"It's as much about attitude as it is the surf report"

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Written by Dave Allee
Two Feet & Firing is both a celebration and a call to action. It's a celebration of how much ...
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Three Waves at Doheny

Three Waves at Doheny

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Written by Dave Allee
Three Waves at Doheny with Andy Nieblas (riding his signature model: the 9'8 Walks on Water)  🎥: ...
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Early & Often Surf Club Recap: Jan '23

Early & Often Surf Club Recap: Jan '23

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Written by Dave Allee
On Wednesday morning, we gathered for the first meeting of the Early & Often Surf Club for 20...
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Sidewalk Sale | January 28

Sidewalk Sale | January 28

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Written by Dave Allee
Over the next several weeks, we are going to be doing some shop renovations around here. (7 1/2 y...
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