on 'Da' Carver program

Carvers aren't skateboards, they are surfboards for the asphalt and we've finally got them available at both Surf Shack South and The Shack Board Shop. With their patented C7 front swinging truck, it allows the front truck to have a lateral thrust (or that rail to rail feel of gliding on water). The back truck acts more like a pivot, allowing for actual pumping motions like you're surfing. You will not find a skateboard out there today that resembles the feeling of surfing more than a Carver. We've also got a demo model available to try out in Beach Haven if you'd like to see for yourself just how incredible these things are...

That footy of Dingus taking 2nd

Some serious footage of Kyle's second place victory in the Pro division at last weekend's Skim Bash up in Belmar.

2013 Surf Shack South Skim Camps

This year we'll once again be running skim camps. They will be for ages 5 & up and any skill level. We keep a 4 to 1 student to instructor ratio, so kids will easily be getting personalized instruction from some of the Island's best skimboarders (Kyle Calandra and Brian Carey). The camp dates are above and will run from 8am-10am on Taylor Avenue in Beach Haven. The cost is $40/day or $75/two days.

Aside from these camps we also offer private lessons anytime. So stop on in the shop in Beach Haven and get signed up.

2013 Surf Shack South Skim Series sponsored by Exile and Let's Party!

Same deal as our last two year's of the Surf Shack South Skim Series, which is once again presented by Exile Skimboards and Let's Party! We're doing three events this year, the dates are July 19, August 5, and August 19. We're looking forward to another great year of it, and thank you to Exile and Let's Party for all the prizes and for being on board once again.

PRINT THE WAIVER HERE. 

Kyle and B-Rad

Peep the latest edit from Kyle Calandra since he's been back on the Island, fresh from trips to Cabo and Dewey Beach. Also starring B-Rad.

Oh yeah, in case you didn't notice we're back open in Bay Village and we've got tons of Exiles and Let's Party traction in stock (as well as every other skimboard and traction pad you can think of).

Landfall: The Eyes Of Sandy opens this weekend

Wednesday night we were fortunate enough to get to pre-screen Jetty's first big film, Landfall: The Eyes Of Sandy at The Surflight Theater down here in Beach Haven. It's a great tale of our Long Beach Island community and how we were affected by Hurricane Sandy and how we have come together to thrive once again. It was an honor to be a part of the whole experience and we urge you to go check it out this weekend.

LANDFALL: The Eyes Of Sandy from A.D. Pictures on Vimeo.

Here are both the trailers for the film. Landfall will be showing this Sunday at the LBI Arts Foundation in Loveladies at 3pm and 6pm. If you can't make either of those don't worry because it'll be screening at The Surflight Theater all summer long. You won't want to miss this film, plus ticket proceeds go directly back to the United Rebuild fund.

LANDFALL: The Eyes Of Sandy Official Trailer 2 from A.D. Pictures on Vimeo.

Also happening this weekend is the LBI Thank You Fest. Check out the details below. Some great events going on this weekend that you should definitely get down here for.

it's starting to feel like summer is here

Oh yeah, team rider Kyle Calandra is also heading to the UST Cabo Clasico next week with the Exile team—he's gonna be very happy to get out of a wintersuit... Photo: Ryan Johnson

After a very long and arduous winter and spring our Surf Shack South location in Bay Village is very near being back open for business. We're going to have a whole new look in there but will still have the same great products we've always offered (and even some new brands too!). Stop on in this weekend and say hi if you're around, as we'll be completing the finishing touches for next week's holiday and grand re-opening.

And if you're in Bay Village this weekend make sure you check out the LBI Wine Fest going on. Always a great kick off to the summer. There's also a few other superb events happening this weekend if you are down on the Island:

• 1st Annual LBI Classic Fish Fry Benefit for Sandy Relief (benefits ALO as well)
• Frank Panzone Jr. Memorial Cruisin For A Cure

These are two solid events that support some tremendous causes, so if you're on the Island this weekend you've got plenty to do. We'll be seeing you at Surf Shack South next week and stop by our new (and permanent) Manahawkin skate shop The Shack anytime.

Surf Shack South, coming back very soon

*we do not condone smoking dirty smigarettes in any way whatsoever

Sure, you may be asking yourself, "What's going on with Surf Shack South? All we hear about anymore is the awesome Shack Board Shop over in Manahawkin now."

Well fear not, because there are potential things that are in the works for us being open in a new Beach Haven location come Memorial Day weekend. Barring any unseen circumstances, we will be back—while also maintaining The Shack Board Shop as a permanent, year-round skate shop (something that has been severely absent in the Manahawkin area for many years). Stay tuned for more details when we know.

And in case you forgot, Surf Shack South is the place for all your skimboard needs. Just ask long-time Shack rider Kyle Calandra, as seen in the above footy courtesy Mr. David aka Scrubby Jensen. Kyle's been doing this all winter long, while also getting spat out of barrels on a surfboard and being crowned the first ever King Of The Shack (along with Kyle McCormick).