Monthly Archives: June 2012

Posted In Kids by Beckersurf Friday, June 29th, 2012

Ready for Summer Surf Camp

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Beckersurf

Summer is here and the kids are out of school! If you have a young’un looking to be the next Kelly Slater, now is the time to send your budding grom to surf camp or surf school.

We know that there are thousands of surf camps to choose from so do some research and make sure you’ve picked the right camp that perfectly suits your kid. Location, wave quality, skill level, and other personal reasons should all factor into play when picking the right camp. Some are even all-inclusive, so make sure that’s something you want.

In order to help narrow down the field, here is a list of summer surf camps we’ve spotted (or heard) that could get your child hanging ten in no time:

Endless Summer Surf Camp
San Onofre, CA and Costa Rica
949.498.7862
Endlesssummersurfcamp.com

Surf Diva: The Original All-Girls Surf School
La Jolla, CA (Plus all-girls overnight camp in Costa Rica and Australia)
858.454.8273
surfdiva.com

Paskowitz Surf Camp
Pacific Beach, CA (Plus Cabo, Mexico, and day camp in Montauk, NY)
949.728.1000
paskowitz.com

Hans Hedeman Surf Camp
Honolulu, HI
808.478.5778
Hhsurf.com

Action Sports Maui
Maui, HI
808.871.5857
actionsportsmaui.com

Sol Surfers Surf Camp
Folly Beach, CA
843.881.6700
Solsurfers.net
The Surf School
Virginia Beach, VA; Gilgo Beach, NY; Fenway Beach, RI
BillabongCamps.com

OC groms Surf School
Ocean City, MD
443.880.0905
Billabongcamps.com

In the meantime, make sure they’ve got the right look down with summer fashion essentials including the Billabong Change Up T Shirt (Boys) ($14), the Billabong Songbird Top (kids) ($34), the Volcom 4S Stripe Boardshort (boys) ($45), and the Roxy Daisy Gypsy Bikini (kids) ($40).

Image Source: Photo credit for Kids Surf Group courtesy of Action Sports Maui. Continue reading →

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Posted In Fashion by Beckersurf Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

It’s the 4th of July!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Beckersurf

Can you believe 4th of July is next week? In the spirit of our Independence, we’ve got some cool gear for your sun, surf, beach and BBQ plans, and get you all patriotic in the spirit of red, white and … Continue reading →

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Posted In Surf by Beckersurf Monday, June 25th, 2012

Tips for First Time Surfers

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Beckersurf

Summer is here in full swing and if there are a few of you out there who have never tried surfing, but always wanted to give it a shot, here are a few tips for first time surfers.

Get in shape
Start working on those arms, and get your balance intact. It will be a lot easier the first time you’re out on the water if you’re physically fit. So, work on your core strengthening (so pivotal for balancing on the board), and get ready for the continuous pushups you’ll have to do whenever you try and catch a wave. Oh yeah, being a good swimmer helps, too.

Equipment is very important
A beginner surfer needs a soft top long board. The bigger the board; the better. Larger boards will give you greater stability (less side to side rocking) when attempting to stand. Also, soft boards won’t hurt as much if you fall and it happens to crash against you. They’re very versatile, paddle fast, stable, and simply the best choice. No matter how athletic you are, a smaller board is a complete waste of time for a beginner.

Wear a wet suit or rash guard long t-shirt
You’ll want to wear a wet suit to keep you warm since most surfing waters are chilly. Wet suits also act as a rash guard for your skin since you will rub up against your surfboard. Similarly, a rash guard acts as a barrier for the upper half of your body to keep your arms and torso from rubbing against the board.

Get the surf “stance” down
Before you even get in the water, practice pushing up from your board and getting into your surf stance. Bend your knees and keep your arms out, focus on an unmoving object in front of you and keep your feet firmly planted. Once you’ve got it on dry ground, see how easy it is to try that in moving water!

Surf the white water
A fact: women generally learn to surf faster than men. Why? Women will pick the larger boards and are cool surfing the white water of small waves, while men will select small boards and go for the big waves but catch nothing. Surfing the white water of small waves is a good place to start as you practice the mechanics of standing up and balancing.

Keep trying and don’t give up
Your arms may be sore, and you may be tired of falling off your board, but keep trying and keep getting up. You’ll be stoked once you finally catch that wave!

Be safe and watch your board
Be careful of your board, as it is generally the greatest danger to your safety and others around you. When you fall, the board with its knife like fins is going to go flying into the air with a 20 foot trajectory from the leash. So, protect your head and face, and watch out every time you hit the water.

Don’t overdo it your first time out
Surfing will work out your back, neck, and shoulders, and paddling will exercise new muscles, too. So, when your muscles and back feel tired, give it a rest. Notice any signs of pain and discomfort in your back, and if you feel any tingling, it’s time to call it a day.

Take a Lesson
If all else fails, find a surfing school or an experienced surfer/teacher. They’ll get you to know the basics and fine tune your surfing skills.

Most importantly, have fun! Good luck! Continue reading →

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Posted In Events by Beckersurf Friday, June 22nd, 2012

Surfer and Songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter in the Becker House

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Beckersurf

Mark your calendars: Saturday, JUNE 30th from 11:30a – 2:30p. Where: Becker Surfboards Hermosa Beach Store location (301 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach, CA. 90254)

American musician, songwriter, surfer, long-time close friend of Jack Johnson, and Billabong spokesperson Donavon Frankenreiter will be signing posters and CDs and performing a LIVE acoustic set next Saturday, June 30th11:30am – 2:30pm at our Hermosa Beach store.

We’re stoked to host this talented dude since we all know Frankenreiter’s ability to command a crowd is undeniable. Plus, we can’t wait to hear him perform tunes from his fifth and just recently released album, Start Livin’. “Start Livin’ is basically a love album,” says Frankenreiter. “Most of the songs are about my wife and our two boys, and the life that we’ve built together in Hawaii.” Awwwww….

To create his fifth full-length album Start Livin’, Hawaii-based Donavon Frankenreiter holed up in a Southern California studio for seven days with his longtime bassist Matt Grundy – and no one else. The follow-up to 2010′s Glow, Start Livin’ is a nine-track selection of folk-infused songs that sweetly reflect the simplicity of their recording. Start Livin’ bears all the intimacy of an impromptu back-porch performance and the tenderness of a treasured love letter.

While love songs serve as the album’s centerpiece, Frankenreiter also explores non-romantic love. For instance, “Same Lullaby” makes a sweetly hopeful plea for world peace. The album’s most somber moment, “A.I.” pays tearful tribute to Frankenreiter’s dear friend and pro surfer Andy Irons, who passed away in November 2010. “I’d never been that close to someone who passed away before. The song’s about me telling Andy that I just wish I could see him one more time,” says Frankenreiter of “A.I.”.

Still, the essence of Start Livin’ is most fully captured in its album-opening title track. “Start Livin’” is a feel-good, uptempo call to “celebrate tonight.” “To me the most beautiful thing about this record is it really reflects who I am today,” says Frankenreiter. “Start Livin’ means stop worrying about where you’ve been, where you’re going-just start embracing what you have around you. Start loving what you have right now.”

True that! We look forward to hearing Donavon perform, plus there will be FREE Chipotle burritos and you can register to win a Pro trip to Central America with Donavan, and they’ll be loads of Billabong prizes and giveaways!

Hope to see you there! Continue reading →

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Posted In Events by Beckersurf Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

The 2012 US Open of Surfing is Back Next Month

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Beckersurf

One more month until the 2012 U.S. Open of Surfing comes back to HB! Are you guys ready for the music, art, free swag, crowds, and the best in skating and surfing?

Festivities will run from July 28 to August 5 on the south side of the Huntington Beach, CA Pier.

If you’ve never been, nearly 300,000 people come to town along the 14-acre stretch of sand for the massive event, which includes the big surf competition, skate and BMX areas, retail shops on the sand, and about 60 vendor booths.

The US Open Music Stage, one of the most popular events of the festival, will host a soon-to-be-announced lineup of bands that will surely rival last year’s MGMT performance. Plus, check out one-of-a-kind retail and brand experiences, public skate courses, movie premieres, 100 interactive exhibits, autograph signings, DJs and giveaways.

Of course, the real draw is the surfing and skating! Anchored by the world’s largest professional surfing competition, the US Open is a pivotal point on the ASP World Tour for both the men and women.

For the men, a win at the US Open – a North America ASP Men’s Prime event – will earn them valuable points. And for the women, the US Open of Surfing® marks the final stop on the 2012 ASP World Title Tour. With everything on the line and a close race for the World Title, the US Open will potentially crown a women’s World Champion in Surf City this summer.

Will Kelly Slater again dominate, just coming off a win at the Volcom Fiji Pro, to take a second consecutive U.S. Open title? What about Carissa Moore, the 2011 Women’s World Champion? It will be exciting to watch if they can repeat last year’s wins.

All events are free and open to the public and can be viewed live daily at www.usopenofsurfing.com. With more than 3.6 million webcast viewers last year, the webcast broke viewership records and expects to deliver content to even more viewers worldwide this year.

For more info, check out US Open of Surfing page on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/usopenofsurfing) or follow on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/usopenofsurf). Continue reading →

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