Retro Fish Surfboards

Retro Fish Surfboards

I'm not sure about you guys but for a long time the only physical stuff I did was go surfing. Any other form of exercise didn't interest me at all. I just had to get in the water and ride waves. It didn't matter what they where like, 2 foot slop or 10 foot 'widow makers', I was out there! Most days it was two sometimes three sessions.

Four or five hours a day paddling around is bound to keep you 'fit to surf'.

But after ten years of riding everything that rolled up at my local beach and suffering frost bitten fingers, toes, nuts and nose in the depths of a Cornish winter, I did start to think I was a little bit obsessed with the whole surfing thing. I mean, crunching your way down to the waterline through 3 inches of snow. Paddling out and suffering a dozen 'ice cream headaches' in quick succession only to look back towards the beach and see huge icicles hanging from the cliffs.

Pretty special but it was cold!!

Then somebody put me on a mountain bike & I was instantly set free. The adrenalin rush was just as good (if not better at the time) than my beloved surfing. I could not believe I had missed out on this fantastic rush all these years.

Setting off down a steep narrow muddy forest track was just the best feeling. Racing around blind corners only to find an even steeper drop than before or a granny walking her dog, angrily shaking her walking stick. I even got a sick pleasure out of the uphill bits!

It was real good to find another sport that I enjoyed just as much as surfing and was also seriously good exercise.

I've also always enjoyed swimming up to a point. Splashing around as a kid at the local pool with your mates was always great fun. But when it comes to swimming miles, up and down the same old pool looking at the same broken tiles, Length after length, same same same. How boring! I even spotted a turd rolling around one day! It sort of put me off public swimming pools.

Now I get in the Ocean with a mask and snorkel. When it's flat calm its usually good visibility and great for checking out the pretty fish on the reef. I started on this one because I hadn't been snorkeling for years and now I live in Thailand I figured it was time to see what was lurking under the surface of the Andaman Ocean.

Once I had got to know each fish personally and we were on first name terms, I sort of got bored with the reef so I started to venture out a bit and before I knew it I was swimming a triangular circuit out to a big yacht anchored a good 600 metres of the beach, back to the other end of the beach from where I started and then along the beach to my starting point.

This was great, lots more fun than a dodgy swimming pool. The mask and snorkel cancelled out all that breathing technique you had to have mastered if you wanted to swim any distance. There is lots to see and with the mask it's like watching a Jacques Cousteau documentary on a wide screen TV. So again, it's great exercise and means staying in shape is a much more fun.

Now pardon me for going all 'hippy' but lately I've taken to the ancient art of Yoga. I've always had respect for folks that practice Yoga but have found it a bit embarrassing to be lying around the beach stretching and contorting in all manner and form. I practice secretly in my bedroom so as to reduce the risk of having sand kicked in my face.

It really does make you feel much stronger and extra bendy. In the words of an expert on the subject 'Yoga focuses the mind, strengthens the body and invigorates the spirit". Just what you need when you're pulling in to those 'spitting barrels'.

My fifth method of staying tuned for surfing is watching a good old surf movie. There's nothing like it for getting you fired up to go shred and lacerate or even just cruise on your 10 foot mal. Watching a surf flick definitely gets you stoked for surf. It exercises your imagination.

So, we have surfing, mountain biking, swimming, yoga and watching surf movies. Now there really is no excuse not to stay 'surf fit'.

If your serious about getting surf fit or you want to learn to ride waves, visit http://www.swelljunky.com where you can find information on both subjects & lots more fun stuff related to surfing & adrenaline sports in general.

Creatures of Leisure Retro/ Fish/ Longboard Pad (Black) $25 The Retro/ Fish/ Longboard Tail Pad by Creatures is a 5 piece pad with increased grip and greater sensitivity. It comes in black and has a scoop kicktail. Add this pad to make your deck traction perfect.

Surfboards $10 Surfboards

Becker Mangiagli Fish (Color) $565 Phil nailed this puppy in the 70's and he has recreated this classic with updates that will spin your head for sure same template, beveled rail and wing system as the board we all remember, but with an updated fin system that gives you so much more flexibility and peformance potential. Lighter glassing of course with the improvements in foam and resin in the last 30 years, and he has tweaked the rocker a tad which wasn't hard to do consider all that he has learned since then... The wing is a bit less pronounced than the original, and you will appreciate that change... It plays into the whole idea of updating the original without sacrificing all the qualities that are again making these retro fishes the must have boards for 2011 and beyond. width 21 1/4 to 21 7/8 thickness 2 3/4 to 2 7/8 nose 16 to 17 tail 7 1/4 swallow tail 3 deep width at the wing 19

Retro Fish $10 Retro Fish

Future Fins Controller Quad (Assorted) $96 Height: 4.50 Base: 5.05 2D Area: 18.24 Rear Height: 4.53 Base: 3.89 2D Area: 12.06 The Controller is i for performance retro quads, or any wide tail fish quads. The V2 low aspect front fin and high aspect Futures' tow foil rear fin deliver the perfect balance. While you're fishing at your local break or surfing that high performance line at J-Bay, the name says it all...Total Control

Granger's Fish, Saw Fish, Retro $39.99 Granger's Fish, Saw Fish, Retro - Giclee Print

Dakine Fish Pad (Black) $36 The Dakine Fish pad features a six piece pad, no arch, 20mm rolled tail kick, extra wide for a fish/fun/lonboards, and can be used with or without kick.

VAS Entertainment 5'5 x 19 1/4 Redux (0) $32 The Lost 5'5 x 19 1/4 Redux DVD takes place in In the winter of '96/'97, while everyone was riding 6'1 thrusters featuring Slater's elf shoe rocker and long before the retro fish craze, two kids attacked the North Shore and beyond on 5'5 twin fins. The subsequent action and other oddities ended up being patched/edited into the 1997 ...Lost surf movie 5'5 x 19 1/4 and other oddities... What started out as an addendum of random recent fish clips has turned into a magnus opus of epic proportion. Over 10... or 8... or 12 years in the making comes... 5'5 x 19 1/4 REDUX. Starring Chris Ward, Aaron Cormican and Mason Ho putting sub 5'6 boards to their limits. Also featuring sections from Shane Beschen, Kolohe Andino, Dane Reynolds, Jordy Smith, Ryan Carlson and Ol' Mr. Sl9ner himself. ...and for the first time ever seen - Cory Lopez and Ian Walsh - on the wave that could instantly change your definition of the perfect wave.

Mutiny Media Scattered Archives (0) $30 Kyle MacLennan releases his new longboard film featuring state of the art longboarding from Malibu Cove to Mainland Mexico and beyond. Kyle MacLennan's new film is an ode to the itinerant longboarder. From his home base in Malibu, California, Kyle and friends hit the road on an extensive trip through Baja, Mainland Mexico and on into Central America. Classic noseriding at numerous pointbreaks is mixed with a fresh approach on modern equipment. Retro boards, fish, logs and a smattering of shortboards at Puerto Escondido make for an eclectic mix of styles and approaches to waveriding. This film is a depiction of the modern longboarder's need for different wave riding experiences wrapped in a feel-good experience. Starring: Robbie Kegel, Joel Tudor, Ryan Ameche, Tyler Warren, Ryan Conder, Captain Kirk, Malibu Cove, Rusty Long, Rich Pavel, Dylan Jones, Dan Malloy, Sam MacLennan, and many more.

Becker Barracuda Twin Fin Fish (Clear) $475 Barracuda 5'10 Twin Fin Fish

Quiksilver Womens Retro Short (White) $49.5 The women's Quiksilver Retro short is made of 98%cotton/2%spandex. It features a zipper fly and button waist closure, a retro cord, front and back patch pockets, a retro logo patch at the front pocket, and a retro styling.

Quiksilver Womens Retro Short (Indigo Blue) $49.5 The women's Quiksilver Retro short is made of 98%cotton/2%spandex. It features a zipper fly and button waist closure, a retro cord, front and back patch pockets, a retro logo patch at the front pocket, and a retro styling.

Billabong Flying Fish Boardshort (boys) (Sunset) $44.5 The boy's Billabong Flying Fish boardshort features a flying fish screen print in the water with a sunset sky, a lycra fly and drawstring waist, and a side patch pocket with a velcro flap closure.

Xtrak Flying Fish Pad (Assorted) $38 XTrak Flying Fish Pad can be used as 1 piece or break apart the perforated pieced and spread it out as wide as you need. It features a 7mm arch and 20mm kick tail with Nano-Dot embossing. This pad is i for fishes or any board with extra width in the tail.

Volcom Girls Tropical Fish Bikini Top (Military) $46 The women's Volcom Tropical Fish bikini top features a tropical and stripe pattern, a braided detail at the chest center and neck ties, a solid black reversible side, and adjustable neck and back ties.

Quiksilver Womens Retro Logo T'shirt (Indigo Blue) $24.5 The women's Quiksilver Retro Logo t'shirt is made of 60%cotton/40%polyester. It features a vintage logo screened at the chest, a slim fit, and a low neck.

Quiksilver Womens Retro Stadium T'shirt (Charcoal) $32.5 The women's Quiksilver Retro Stadium t'shirt is made of 60%cotton/40%polyester. It features a baseball style, a logo at the chest and along the right arm, and a super soft hand.

Quiksilver Womens Retro Thermal (Charcoal Heather) $39.5 The women's Quiksilver Retro thermal is made of 60%polyester/40%cotton. It features a vintage style, lightweight fit for an easy layering, and a logo screen print down the right sleeve.

Billabong Big Fish T'shirt (Boys) (BRIGHT GREEN) $16 The Billabong Big Fish T'shirt is made with 100% cotton in conversion which means it is cotton grown on farms that have made the switch to organic farming, but cannot yet be certified organic due to the time it takes soil to rid itself of chemicals. So support the switch to organic farming, and get your little guy this cool short sleeve tee with a wave logo printed on the front.

Fish-Shaped Drive-In, Roadside Retro $39.99 Fish-Shaped Drive-In, Roadside Retro - Giclee Print

Angel Fish Shower Enclosure, Retro $24.99 Angel Fish Shower Enclosure, Retro - Premium Poster

Billabong Brooke Cami (Retro Yellow) $34.5 The women's Billabong Brooke cami is made of 100% polyester crepe. It features a tribal print, a small ruffle casin at the armholes, adjustable spaghetti straps with self keeper and scooped neck.

Volcom Girls Meshed Up Retro Bikini Bottom (BLACK) $46 They have it all wrong but you got it right in the Volcom Meshed Up Retro Bikini Bottom. Made with 87% nylon 13% elastane, these bottoms feature mesh insets at the back, moderate coverage, and a small metal stone logo rivet at the back right.

Becker Old School Fish Surfboard (Color) $590 Don't let the old school name fool you, this puppy will school you hard if you blink after any move you make. You need to think fast and be ready to move even faster on this 70's beauty. Ridden short and wide, this guy picks up waves like you can't believe. You hardly need any wave power to run it, so it just flies in smaller waves. Add some power to the waves and hang damn on it is about as much skating as surfing, but style does matter and watching someone who knows what they are doing riding one of these is a true treat. We sure don't miss bellbottom pants, but we sure are glad phil and the boys brought back one of the best rides ever built ride one and see, you will be very stoked. Don't be afraid of the size, these guys are wide, and the thickness carries, so they paddle pretty darn good in the small sizes. the 6'0 pup we measured was 21 1/2 wide, had a 17 nose and a 17 tail... Thickness was 2 3/4

Artehouse Surfboards Wood Sign $106.01 This special work of art is made individually and arrives ready to hang. With no framing or glazing necessary, the wood gives this sign the vintage, retro, nostalgic feel and a genuine antique touch. Color: MultiMaterials: WoodMalibu, California design Dimensions: 20 inches high x 14 inches wide x 1 inch thick

Nine Surfboards $34.99 Nine Surfboards - Giclee Print

Bing Surfboards $19.99 Bing Surfboards - Tin Sign

Billabong Spear Me Not Dress (Retro Yellow) $39.5 The women's Billabong Spear Me Not dress is made of 100%polyester. It features a tribal print, a chest ruffle flap, adjustable straps, a racerback, and very lightweight fabric.

Tavik Vice Bikini Bottoms (Retro Geo) $65 The women's Tavk Vice bikini bottom features a geometric print and thick adjustable side ties.

Tavik Natalie Bikini Top (Retro Geo) $60 The women's Tavk Natalie bikini top features a geometric pattern, a bandeau top with a criss cross back, and a front oversized tye.

Channel Island Surfboards Retro Flex Fit Hat $24 Old school, or new school, it's easy to rock this sick CI hat. It features an embroidered Channel Islands logo, and is classic looking.

Billabong Sedona Towel (Black) $34 The women's Billabong Sedona towel features a retro print and loogs and fringe on the ends.

Becker Rocket Quad (Color) $560 Rocket Quad: The traditional fish goes quad. This is our traditional quad fin fish. It's a great choice for surfers looking for the benefits of a fish design without sacrificing maneuverability. The outline is similar to a traditional twin fin fish, which means the board performs excellent in small surf. The quad fin set up creates more speed, drive, and maneuverability than a traditional twin fin fish. Now with future fin system

Billabong Gone Fishing Boardshort (Black) $49.5 The Gone Fishing Boardshorts by Billabong. These boardies are perfect if you're a fisherman or a fish riding ripper. They feature all-over fish print, a Velcro side pocket and a small slot pocket just above the side pocket, and a Billabong Logo stitched on the wearers left lower hem.