Jul
21
2009
Over the past 18 months, the Surf Merchant crew have sung the praises of Dean Geraghty’s innovations in surf design. Team riders have advanced their surfing on the back of his 4 Way Fin System technology and New Tech epoxy surfboard shapes. Last week at the Billabong pro in Jeffreys Bay, Sean Holmes, a local wild card entry stood out riding a Geraghty 6’1″, stamping authority in the line up right the way through to the quarter finals.
There was a tremendous amount of interest in the local favourite, and much of the chatter was about his progressive surfing equipment. Up in the commentary box, we heard surfing legends agree that with 4WFS surfers have more adaptability and performance in their fin set-up than ever before. They are not the first to acknowledge this sea of change in the surfboard design arena (FuelTV picked up on it over a year ago, as did the South African media).
For over a decade, FCS (fin control system) has had the strangle-hold on removable fins. This popular alternative to glassed-in fins allows surfers to travel without the fear of fin damage. It also opens up a range of fin options, so that surfers can try different fin permutations that contribute to the flow and ride of the surfboard. 4WFS blows FCS out the water however in its 3D interchange. Not only is there a range of removable fins to sample, with various composites, flex and shape, but the unique plug system is built for experimentation in fin direction and angle. Whereas FCS is static, fixed to the two drill plugs set into the glass, the 4wfs uni-plug swivels and tilts. Adjustment in toe-in and splay make an incredible impact your surfboard performance. Have a listen to Shaun Gossman, or hear all about 4WFS from the man himself, Dean Geraghty, in this interview from a trade expo in San Diego.
Jun
18
2009
Congratulations to Adrenaline Tours! Endorsed by the Enterprise Board of Ireland, this Irish surf tour company is up and riding with surf weekends and surfing packages around Ireland. Door to door service, accommodation in a surf lodge, and surfing lessons are all part of the experience, at a price that wont touch the sides of even the most battered bank balance. As the message from Denny, and the crew at Discover Ireland goes, Ireland is the new get-away destination, and an Adrenalne surf camp may be right up your alley!
Jun
11
2009
Thanks to the boys down at Lampz surfboards for putting together this video demonstrating just what it takes to build your custom surfboard from scratch. Pain-staking work, attention to detail and craftsmanship – Now you know what you are paying for!
Jun
4
2009
Long overdue in the surf-rich Irish town of Lahinch, and eagerly anticipated by the surfing fraternity, West Coast Lodge has now opened its doors. Surfers are frothing at the prospect of enjoying all its creature comforts at the end of a days’ epic surf. The lodge is fully refurbished, speced out to the nines, within ear-shot of the crashing waves, yet slap-bang in the middle of Lahinch. Accommodation comes at price tag that beggars belief – Bunk down in the luxury dorms from just €18 or opt for a private room starting at only €25. Breakfast is even included! Good things come to those who wait, and the wait is finally over…
May
28
2009
You’ve seen the price on our retro and hi-performance fish models drop to €419. That’s incredible value when you consider the board bag, leash and fins are thrown into the bargain. Well, we’re doing the same with our minimal, shortboard and funboard ranges. From today on, you can snatch one of these beauties for just €379. Same deal – custom surfboard, board bag, surfboard leash and fcs fins. If you’ve done your homework, you’ll know that these are offers you aren’t going to find elsewhere. Have a look at what’s on offer at this phenomenal price. Now you’re sorted!
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