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Its Actually NOT Crap: A Buyer's Guide for Tasteful, Affordable, Crap Eyewear

It's Actually Not Crap The name is a problem. You hear "Crap Eyewear" and you think gag gift, dollar store, the kind of sunglasses that snap the first time you...
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Side Bites: When They Help, When They Don't, and When They Ruin Your Board

Your board has side bite boxes. You have side bites in a drawer somewhere. The question everyone asks and nobody answers clearly: should you put them in? Here's the actual...

Twin Fins and the Trailer Question: What Adding a Third Fin Actually Does

Twin fins are the most fun fin setup in surfing. They're also the most misunderstood. And the question that won't die: should you add a trailer fin? Here's how they...
Gato Heroi Surfboards: Complete Model Guide & Board Selection (2026)

Gato Heroi Surfboards: Complete Model Guide & Board Selection (2026)

Complete guide to every Gato Heroi surfboard model. Quick reference table, board pairings, fin recommendations, and how to choose the right Gato for your surfing style.
Rage Traction Buyer's Guide: Which Pad Fits Your Surfing?

Rage Traction Buyer's Guide: Which Pad Fits Your Surfing?

Complete specs and recommendations for all six Rage traction pads. Which grip fits your surfing style?