While most of us were looking up at the mountains, stoked on the cold, big snow winter we were having, AG wakeskater Tanner Champion was hard at work on any and all local water he could find unfrozen! They say the difference between making it and not making it is not the amount of talent that you are born with, but the hard work and the practice hours you are prepared to put in. If this is the case then Tanner has a huge future ahead of him filled with hard earned success. Check out this edit and consider how many layers you were pulling on while he was making it happen…. AG
Whatever the weatherman may say and the snow may try and show us otherwise Summer is on the way. For all of you who have been stoked to get on a new longboard it is time to go. Our Sector 9 longboards arrived and are in the shop waiting for you. Between the bamboo build and the easy living graphics these boards are prime and ready to make your summer.
The surf buzz is back and the pilgrimages to the West coast are in full flow. For all of you heading out that way drop in and fill your needs. We have car racks, suits, boots and so much more waiting to fill that gap, and a board selection to rival Kelly Slater’s garage just waiting for you to take your pick.
On the topic of new boards team rider and all round good guy Taco just picked up his new Aloha AF1 Tour. In the words of the guys who built it “The AF1 Tour allows you to explore the most critical sections of the wave, and is the essential board for the committed surfer looking to maximise their performance.” No doubt Taco will let us know if it lives up to the billing and as the photo shows he is certainly pumped to find out!
AG has been a long time supporter (and users) of the OGIO product. They can set you up for travel, getting your gear carted around in an organized fashion or keeping you hydrated and full of supplies. This week we brought in two of their epic gear bags the Trucker 8800, this bag carries a colossal 8800 cubic inches of gear. What does this number mean in real terms… this.
Enjoy the extended weekends on Mount Washington, there is still time to ride so take advantage of the great winter gear deals with snow pants starting at $45 here at AG. There are two more weekends to go and then it is up to the Snow to Surf race on May 1st to close out the season in style. If you are game and are entering the sufferfest, see you there…
You can feel it in the air. The breeze is warmer, the mornings earlier and the evenings filled with the sweet smell of BBQs. At AG this means boxes, boxes and more boxes of the good stuff for Spring and Summer.
So what do you need? Shorts, we got ‘em, bikinis we got ‘em, the latest offerings from Spy optics and Dragon, in the case. A limited run 5′5″ Kelly Slater endorsed Wizard Sleeve!!!!!!! On the wall. Ripcurl, Xcel, Channel Islands, Firewire, Insight, LRG, Volcom, Sitka, Orb, Adidas, Cons, Supra…. to name but a few! For those of us who are going to squeeze every last turn out of this epic winter you are not forgotten. Come snap up the last bargains of the season with winter goods on sale at up to 70% off.
So roll on Spring, bring on long evenings, slushy park laps, epic surf sessions and lazing in the sun, soaking up the rays enjoying a time… AG
Nanaimo's only board shop. Carrying only the highest quality snowboard gear and employing friendly and knowledgeable staff which are more than happy to help you find the equipment that is right for you. Whether you are looking to rent a board for your first day out or trying to replace your 5th broken board of the season we will be able to help you out.
We also carry sneakers, skate boards, wake boards, long boards, clothing. Basically Alternative Groove has something for everyone so come check us out.
