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		<title>Used Surfboard SALE!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The entire month of February, all Used Surfboards are 30% OFF! Looking for a deal on a surfboard? Look no futher with Surf Station II&#8217;s Used Surfboard Sale. There&#8217;s never been a better time to buy a used board! Hundreds &#8230; <a href="http://www.surfstationstore.com/info/slider/used-surfboard-sale/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">The entire month of February, all Used Surfboards are 30% OFF!</span></strong></h2>
<p>Looking for a deal on a surfboard? Look no futher with Surf Station II&#8217;s Used Surfboard Sale. There&#8217;s never been a better time to buy a used board!</p>
<p>Hundreds of used surfboards in-stock at Surf Station II and online just waiting to find a new home.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">*Note: Sale on Used Surfboards ONLY &#8211; 30% off original price &#8211; Excludes Consignment &amp; Demo Surfboards &#8211; Can not be combined with boards already discounted or on sale &#8211; New/Soft surfboards at Surf Station 2 $30 OFF</span></p>
<h2><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Click on the boards below to start shopping!</span></span></strong></h2>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.surfstationstore.com/Used+Surfboards.html"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-33229" title="boards" src="http://www.surf-station.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/boards.png" alt="" width="700" height="508" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">*Note &#8211; if you would like to purchase a Used Board online and want to take advantage of the sale, please hit us up on Live Chat or email us at support@surf-station.com</span><br />
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		<title>Penny Shipping</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[$.01 PENNY SHIPPING ON ALL MERCHANDISE!]]></description>
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		<title>Domestic &amp; International Shipping</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:39:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WE SHIP DOMESTIC &#038; INTERNATIONAL!]]></description>
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		<title>Surf Report &#124; Media &#124; Blog</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOOKING FOR OUR SURF REPORT/BLOG SITE? CLICK HERE!]]></description>
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		<title>E-Newsletter</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:36:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Channel Islands East Coast Warehouse!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Surfboard Buyers Guide</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Intro Welcome to the Surf Station surfboard buyer’s guide!  We understanding that buying a surfboard can be a confusing process whether it’s your first board, or your last.  This guide is intended to make the process easier by giving you &#8230; <a href="http://www.surfstationstore.com/info/guides/surfboard-buyers-guide/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Intro</strong>

Welcome to the Surf Station surfboard buyer’s guide!  We understanding that buying a surfboard can be a confusing process whether it’s your first board, or your last.  This guide is intended to make the process easier by giving you basic rules to follow and explaining some key terms.  Hopefully this guide will send you in the right direction to picking your next super shred stick.  As always, if you need any further advice our surfboard experts are only a click away on live help!

<strong>Basics</strong>

To begin we’re going to talk about the four primary types of surfboards, the shortboard, fish, funshape, and the longboard.  These types of boards will differ based on dimensions, tail shape, and nose shape.  Each are used for different types of surfers, different skill levels, and different types of waves.  The longer and thicker the board the better it will float and thus the easier it is to paddle into waves.  The wider the board the more stable it will be when standing up.  However, bigger is not always better, by giving up length and thickness you will gain maneuverability.  Without further ado, let’s get into the descriptions:

<strong>Shortboard</strong>

The shortboard is considered the high performance surfboard.  It is the most menueverable shape for quick, snappy turns.  Shortboards are normally ridden by intermediate to expert surfers who have some experience.  Shortboards are available in different materials and with different fin setups.

<strong>Fish</strong>

Fishes are thicker and wider then your traditional shortboard.  They are often used by surfers on smaller, mushier days where extra paddle strength is needed.  Many fishes have swallow tails to generate extra speed but in doing so give up the maneuverability of a shortboard.

<strong>Funshape</strong>

Funshapes are used to bridge the gap between shortboards and longboards, giving the best of both worlds.  Typically between the sizes of 7’2” and 8’6”, they combine the easy paddling ability of a longboard with more maneuverability typically found in a shortboard.  Funboards are also excellent transition boards for beginners who started on a longboard but are not quite ready for the jump to a shortboard.

<strong>Longboard</strong>

Longboards are excellent all around boards.  They are great for beginners who need the extra paddle strength and stability of a larger board.  However, they are also used by intermediate to expert surfers for “hanging 10”.  No matter what your planned use, longboards are always a great time!

<strong>Advanced Buyers Guide</strong>

Our advanced surfboard buyers guide was written by our board room manager Matt.  If you have further questions after reading the guide please feel free to contact him at matt@surf-station.com.

<strong>Tail Design</strong>

<strong>Squashtail – </strong>The loosest of all surfboard tails, the squash is the everyday all-rounder tail.  It has the most release in the pocket due to its wide exit area and it the most common choice for everyday surfing conditions.  Easy to turn on the face and easy to drive off the bottom.

<strong>Roundtail – </strong>The roundtail is all about doing smooth turns.  If you are looking to polish your style, checkout a roundtail.  Smooth, flowy turns and drawn out carves can be associated with them.  Not the most release in the pocket but still enough to ride in everyday conditions.  Not a great groveler at all.

<strong>Thumbtail – </strong>It is essentially a wide roundtail.  It allows for more release in the pocket than the roundtail, but not as much drive due to its wider outline.

<strong>Swallowtail – </strong>The cut of the swallowtail allows for the tightest turning arc.  Pivots easily and changes direction quickly.  Great in clean waves and on quads and twinfins.

<strong>Diamondtail – </strong>A cousin of the squashtail.  Turns like a board an inch shorter due to its shorter rail line, but has the drive of a taller board.  Lots of release, but tight on a rail.

<strong>Pintail – </strong>Drive, drive, drive.  But with limited mobility.  Great for guns or step-ups.

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<strong>Rail Design</strong>

<strong>Full rails – </strong>A lot of flotation due to flatter deck but limited turning ability due to extra foam on the sensitive part of rails.  Great for big guys or short small wave boards.

<strong>Hard Rails – </strong>A lot of drive but limited mobility due to hard edge running length of the board.  Great for heavy back footed surfers..ie Taylor Knox

<strong>Soft Rails – </strong>Turns easily but less drive than a regular rail, user friendly!

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<strong>Nose Rocker</strong>

<strong>Less rocker – </strong>Fast take off speed but limited pocket turning radius.  Holds speed thru sections.  Great for grovelers or at a pointbreak.

<strong>More Rocker – </strong>Really maneuverable but not a great speed generator.  Not great for mushy waves, excels in dumpy, hollow waves of any size.

<strong>Tail Rocker</strong>

<strong>Less Rocker – </strong>Great speed generator but hard to turn and change direction quickly.

<strong>More Rocker – </strong>Really maneuverable but not as fast thru turns.  Turns great and is best for average or fast breaking waves.

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<strong>Fins</strong>

Bigger fins for bigger guys, smaller fins for smaller guys, etc. etc.  Fins with more rake turn easier, fins with less rake and a wider base have more drive.  Fins with a narrow tip have more release and fins with a wider tip hold better during turns and generally are looser.  Fins with a foil hold well thru rail turns and flat foiled fins have more release.  The lighter the fin, the lighter your tail, the more maneuverability you have.  If your board is too skatey, but fiberglass fins in there to weigh down the tail, thus adding drive.]]></content:encoded>
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