Gliding Solo
I took the SoloShot3 to the beach again today. I'm starting to get the hang of this GPS camera, as far as the initial setup and...
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jebshred
- Feb 20
- 1 min
The Winter Surfing Experience
this is what it's like surfing in the winter season, in my neighborhood...
jebshred
- Dec 29, 2020
- 5 min
December Photo Dump, Surf Stats 2020, Apple vs Rip Curl
There were a lot of days with legitimate surf in the month of December. Many worth writing home about all on their own. And with only a...
jebshred
- Nov 24, 2020
- 3 min
Gift Guides for the Shredders in your life
So the holidays are just around the corner and I'm sure you're wondering what kind of gifts to purchase for that surf-crazed family...
jebshred
- Apr 26, 2020
- 2 min
REVIEW: ESSENTIAL Warmth
The 4mm premium hooded full suit by needESSENTIALS can be had at a bargain price... but this is definitely not a cheap wetsuit. I've worn...
jebshred
- Dec 16, 2019
- 7 min
The Short and Colder Daze of Fall
Winter came early in New England this year. Cold temperatures and a few inches of snow ended any prospect that Fall temperatures might...
jebshred
- Oct 16, 2019
- 2 min
Sub-Tropical Storm Melissa
A nor'easter turned sub-tropical storm stirred up some fun-sized surf in the North Atlantic over the Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend. We...
jebshred
- Mar 31, 2019
- 2 min
ALBUM REVIEW: Masked Intruder III Lowdown, Lovesick Losers Lurking Outside
OK, so there are some punk rock critics that will tell you the whole Masked Intruder gimmick has already run its course. But has it...
jebshred
- Feb 24, 2019
- 3 min
Keepin' it REAL
The lack of local shapers in the Northeast pretty much guarantees that you'll have to buy stock boards off the rack at some point. But...
jebshred
- Dec 27, 2018
- 2 min
A Day in December
The sandbars of Nantasket are finally shifting back to better form, and the more sizable swells of winter have begun to arrive. I've...
jebshred
- Nov 20, 2018
- 4 min
REVIEW: Isurus 333 Hooded Wetsuit
The Isurus 3mm hooded wetsuit is a unique set-up. I don't know of any other brand that makes a hooded 3mm, but living in the Northeast I...
jebshred
- Oct 22, 2018
- 5 min
REVIEW: VEC Shape - 7'6 Singlecut
Anyone who knows me as a surfer knows my affinity for single fin surf crafts. I've been riding them my entire surfing life, going back to...
jebshred
- Aug 31, 2018
- 2 min
REVIEW: Isurus 222 Zipless
I have been very comfortable this summer wearing my new Isurus 2mm Zipless full suit. The water temps haven't gone above 69 degrees and...
jebshred
- Jun 28, 2018
- 3 min
Five NEW Records For Summer
#1 - Punk Rock Steady, Mad Caddies Cruising Nantasket beach on my Sector 9 pintail with Punk Rock Steady humming from my JBL speaker...
jebshred
- Jun 21, 2018
- 3 min
Summer Shaping Up
It looks like summer is starting to shape up. I recently purchased airline tickets and a new surfboard. I will be pairing the two for a...
jebshred
- Feb 10, 2018
- 4 min
Finding the Right Fin
Choosing the type of fins to use on a surfboard can be challenging, especially if you listen to what shapers and professional surfers say...
jebshred
- May 14, 2017
- 3 min
But April May
I was just reflecting on this past winter's surf sessions and the empty glassy magic that becomes the Northeast. I already miss it. Well,...
jebshred
- Dec 28, 2016
- 5 min
Heated Vest & Molded Booties
So I’m going to review some gear that I just purchased for cold water surfing. I’ve been living and surfing year-round in New England for...
jebshred
- Dec 13, 2016
- 3 min
The Sharp Eye Disco
BRAND: Sharp Eye SHAPER: Marcio Zouvi TYPE: Groveler MY BOARD: 6'2 x 20.5 TAIL: Squash I've been riding a 6'2 Disco on and off for more...
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