Surfboard Guide Archive

  • JS Blak Box – Summer Surf Series

    JS Blak Box – Summer Surf Series

    The JS Blak Box isn’t just another board from JS Industries, it’s the board. From coast to coast, the Blak Box has been getting rave reviews. It seems the ideal is to ride about 3 inches shorter than your standard shortboard and with a slightly...

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  • Surfboard Repair Guide

    Surfboard Repair Guide

    Surfboard Repair 101 You did it, you broke it didn’t you? You got a ding in your board and now, you need to fix it. So, you’re asking yourself, how do I repair a surfboard – my board! If you have sustained a major ding,...

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  • Firewire Rapidfire – Bamboo

    Firewire Rapidfire – Bamboo

    It wasn't heavy at all, if anything, it was extremely light weight. I would guess, somewhere in the 4-5lb range, which is lighter than my standard 6'2" JS Combat or my 6'2" JS Paraletic. It's even lighter than my 6'0" Surftech! With the weight issue resolved, my mind raced with a new line of questions and concerns.

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  • Surfer’s Gear Guide

    Surfer’s Gear Guide

    Welcome to the OTESurf Surfer’s Buying Guide.  Need a new surfboard? What wetsuit is right for you? Take a little time and we will help guide you through the latest surf technologies and help you find what suits your needs.

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  • Surfboard Buying Guide

    Surfboard Buying Guide

    If you need a general idea of what surfboard is right for your height, weight and surfing ability, the charts below will help you find the right surfboard to meet your needs an ability. The right surfboard can make the difference betwen a fun day...

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