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Stickup

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

At last an original invention for surfers has come on the market that is actually quite useful! Are you tired of dinging your boards having them leaning up precariously or getting knocked around in your house? Welcome to the world of Stikup! It sticks your board to your wall. The device comprises two very attractive alloy board beans and two adjustable neoprene lined straps. Designed for all shapes and sizes of boards Stikup is a unique board display system that fuses function and form into art. You can make sure you get no more homemade dings by sticking your board on your wall or ceiling either horizontally or vertically! You’ll wonder how you ever lived without one. We love it!!! !

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O’Neill Fusion Wetsuits 5/3

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

This is a wetsuit which really has some thought put into it specifically for the needs of surfers. The Fusion 5/3 from O’Neill is made from new Ultraflex Durable Superstretch with critically taped seams. The suit has a wind-proof single lined chest and back and the fantastic 3Q Blackout Zip system. Seamless paddle zones make for rash free underarms and the Firewall hollow fibre interior guarantees to extend your winter sessions. A Super Seal neck keeps water entry to a minimum. If you are looking for a new wetty for the coming winter months, this might just be what you are looking for.

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World Storm Rider Guide

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

The World Storm Rider Guide is the first and only comprehensive colour guide to 80 of the planets premier surfing coastlines. The book offers detailed analysis of the surf spots, the optimum meteorological and oceanographic conditions, plus the low down on the local scene, hazards, access, getting there, accommodation and much more. A unique set of symbols and statistics make all this information instantly accessible. Combined with over 120maps and 500 superb photos, The World Storm Rider Guide is the essential tool for all globetrotting waveriders.

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Endless Summer Revisted

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

The latest movie from the historic surf film maker Bruce Brown with the help of his son Dana, with some unseen footage from some of his great surfing movies including the fantastic Endless Summer series. A great collection of entertaining stories and fantastic waves from the surfers and the filmmaker.

This is a well produced and amusing video with some great footage. A video of a standard well above your average surf flick. A must have for all for all Endless Summer fans.

Embark on a journey of adventure and discovery, as the sport’s greatest surfers look back on the lifelong search for the perfect wave.

Surfing in Bundoran

Monday, May 22nd, 2006
Getting through Dublin is not the quickest driving experience, but once you get out you have nothing but clear open roads cutting straight through the beautiful Irish countryside.

After a short stop for supplies in Sligo we arrived at our destination with a very warm welcome from our hosts at Tyrconnel cottages, who very kindly offered to give us a tour of the all the local breaks so we could get wet as soon as possible.
The main breaks in and around Bundoran include a cracking reef break slap bang in the middle of the town centre. A little further around the corner behind the shops you’ll find the beach which is better for those surfers with slightly less experience. If you head to the north end of the town and turn left just before the KFC you’ll find Tullan Strand. This is a huge stretch of beach that picks up anything going, with the best peaks being close to the cliff in front of the car park. Drive out to the north of Bundoran and you’ll find Rossnowlagh which is a class beach break which picks up anything coming from the west. But just watch out as most people park on the beach so make sure you don’t leave your motor there too long or when high tide strikes it might not be there when you get back. If you head south out of Bundoran you’ll eventually find Streedough Strand which is a long sheltered beach break, which seems to be popular with local kite surfers and picks up anything coming from a northerly direction. In between all of these there really are countless hidden treasures just crying out to be surfed and only require small detours off the beaten track.

Set in the shadow of the Benbulben mountain range it was so refreshing to be welcomed as a surfer into such luxurious 4 star accommodation by Tyrconnel Holiday Homes and for such a low price. From just 10 Euros per night surfers can relax in their cottages with en suite bathrooms, fully fitted kitchens, comfortable living rooms and just 4 minutes away from the main reef break and the tastiest pint of Guinness from the very friendly Bridge Bar, where you can have a chilled evening relaxing and chatting with surfers from all over the world, as you watch the sun set on those perfect A frame barrels.
They may not have warm waters and hot climates, but who cares when they have such friendly locals, an abundance of public houses and more than their fair share of world class surf breaks. Whether you prefer beach, point or reef breaks, long or short boarding this enchanting destination is one that all surfers should visit once, or twice, well as often as they can really!
Russel Winter in Bundoran