I've been riding SurfCo's Proteck fins for over two decades, from their earliest versions, and now their performance and flex fins, which ride flawlessly. Prior to that I had so many fin cuts over the years, some cuts that got badly infected with staph, especially in Hawaii. In the early 90s, I got hit in... Continue Reading →
Not the Best Christmas Present…
Dr. Nancy Smiley shares her holiday surf accident that ended up in with a trip to the ER: Christmas Eve, a day off! So happy, surfing on the N. Shore at Pua'ena with my new board. Waves were kinda small--4-5 feet face max. I took off on one and got churned, flipped into the air,... Continue Reading →
71 Year Old Feeling Grateful for the Bruise!
Kathy Hughes shares how she got back out into the water after recovering from broken ribs after a previous surf accident. This time, she avoided a serious fin injury using a Pro Teck Fin. "The last of the South Shore swell for the year rolled in, and I felt very happy to return to Pops.... Continue Reading →
Goodbye to Melted Surf Wax
Hear is Frederick Wagner's great experience with SurfCo's Wax Mats: "Last weekend I had to use wax for the first time in 4+ years… wow, what a tricky situation to keep my board bottom to the sun (as I watched the last two heats of the WSL Finals - nice rides, Finalists!!!).Anyway, I’ve adored the... Continue Reading →
ER Doctor Recommends Pro Teck Fins
SurfCo owner David and Doreen Skedeleski first met Dr. Mark Gelman about 15 years ago when he came into their showroom looking for Pro Teck Fins. Since then, he has moved from Hawaii to California but calls to order more Pro Teck Fins whenever he gets a new surfboard. Here is Dr. Gelman's story on... Continue Reading →
Thank You Pro Teck Fins!
Lisa Rose shares her story about why she's so glad she used Pro Teck fins while suring in El Salvador. "Love my Pro Teck fins! I just returned from a surf trip to El Salvador. I was so stoked on my first day there, 6-8 foot. I was so charged on my first wave which... Continue Reading →
Team Riders Enjoying the Water with SurfCo Gear
Two of our SurfCo team riders Fabien & Severine Semini out in the water using SurfCo gear. Fun fact, they live half the year in France and the other half in Tahiti! https://videopress.com/v/UlWQEgcx?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fsurfcotestimonies.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2Ffabien-cover.png&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
Saved by a Diamond Tip
Hawaii surfer Tetsuzo Nagashima shares how the Diamond Tip Nose Guard on his board helped him avoid a serious face injury while surfing. "Since I last met with David (owner of Surfco Hawaii), I have been surfing almost every day. This morning, at Ala Moana Courts, we had double-overhead waves. While riding a strong wave,... Continue Reading →
Surfboard Injury Gallery
Real Experiences from the Surf: Our community shares their surf injuries to highlight the importance of surf safety. Thank you to all the brave surfers who sent in these photos, reminding us all to stay vigilant and prepared in the waves. Nose Tip Injury to the Forehead Nose Tip Injury to the Face Loss of... Continue Reading →
Matt Moody Says “Use ’em or lose ‘um!”
Matt and Sai Matt Moody has been surfing Hawaii’s beach breaks ever since he was a grom at Ewa Beach. Like most surfers, Matt didn’t think about the dangers that come with the sport. Here’s what Matt says now after some unfortunate surfing experience. “After two surfboard noses to the face and two visits to... Continue Reading →