Rip Curl is excited to announce the partnership with 2012 SIMAImage Awards Retailer of the Year, Hansen Surfboards, on a new store directly south of their existing premium location in Encinitas, CA.

Officially called Rip Curl by Hansen's, the 1,450 square-foot space is an epic showcase of the Rip Curl brand and products, conveniently located across the street from renowned surf break Swami's.

"Partnering with Rip Curl adds a new dimension to Hansen surfboards," said Josh Hansen, owner of Hansen Surfboards. "The store front looks great and the brand helps us create an even better shopping experience and improve our overall product offering with more wetsuits, board shorts and bikinis, which is the hallmark of Rip Curl."

Kids Invited to Redeem Report Cards at Hansen Surfboards

 Students in grades K-12 with good grades are invited to redeem their report cards in exchange for vouchers good for merchandise at Hansen Surfboards as part of the retailer's "Goods for Grades" program, now in its 17th year. The store gave away $98,041 in merchandise vouchers last year and expects to give away more this year. Since the Goods for Grades program was created in October of 1996 to reward students from elementary through high school for their good grades, the retailer has given away a total of $584,978. The idea for the program was created by employee, Patty Bolton, and the Hansen family immediately loved the idea.

"Goods for Grades is so rewarding for us because the kids and their families get so excited to show us their report cards," said Josh Hansen. "Some of them who used to live here or heard about it from friends or the internet come from other parts of the U.S. when they're on their family vacation. If it's an incentive to get kids to try harder in school, and they have fun doing it, then we're all for it."

SanDiego.com Deems Hansen’s the Best One Stop Shop for Surf Apparel in San Diego

As a San Diego native and avid surfer, I have spent my fair share of time in local surf shops. I’ve perused the racks of countless shops for the perfect fitting wetsuit, new favorite board and durable flip flops for a summer in San Diego since I was a kid. It seems every street corner in Southern California is home to a surf shop looking to stand out among the rest, but there is one that always sticks out in my mind and keeps me coming back – Hansen’s.

Located in San Diego’s popular surf community, Encinitas, Hansen’s is heralded as the largest surf shop in San Diego County. Hansen’s combines the board-sport world by focusing on surf culture and surf gear, but also recognizing the inherent connection between surfers, snowboards and skaters. Packed with everything from Channel Islands short boards to skateboards and even snowboards in the winter, Hansen’s Boardroom is a boarders dream while the main shop houses everything from clothing, shoes and accessories to surf inspired home décor.

As a staple in a community known for great surf spots, an abundance of surf culture and countless shops all competing to be the coolest around, Hansen’s still manages to outshine the rest. Located in north county San Diego since 1962, Hansen’s is guaranteed to bring the surf community of San Diego the best and biggest supply of surf gear and apparel in town.

Mike Gives His Opinion On The Keel Fin Fish Surfboard

Thank you to all the military men and women who are defending our country!  Stay safe!  The picture below was sent to us from a group of soldiers serving overseas.  We are so proud of all the men and women who serve this great country!  We know how hard it can be to be away from your family during the holidays so when you get a picture like this it always bring a smile to your face!  Also we want to make sure that all military are aware that they can have 10% off any purchases at Hansen's.  Just make sure you show your military ID.

Mammoth Received More Snow - Great Early Season Snow Conditions

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7'2" x 21.75" x 3"

Quality hand shaped surfboard by Craig Hollingsworth. Wider and thicker funboards and longboards for beginner and intermediate surfers to advance on. You get a board with the Hansen name at a really good price.

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Hansen's Would Like to Wish Everyone a HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Ken & Julie - We hope you enjoy your day!

Your hard work over the past 20 years has been a blessing for Hansen's.  We wish you guys a great birthday and a HAPPY Holidays.

Hansen’s Employee and RIPPER Nick - His SKI Picks This Snow Season

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SKIS: Line Skis Sir Francis Bacon 184cm
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Surf Industry Manufacturers Association Names Hansen Surfboards Finalist for Its 10^th Annual SIMA Image Awards

ENCINITAS, Calif., Dec. 18, 2012 – The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) has named Hansen Surfboards as one of the nominees for the SIMA Image Awards, honoring the best of the surf industry from 2012. Now in its 10^th year, the awards competition recognizes fellow surf industry companies for their outstanding contributions to advance and grow the industry. Winners will be announced at the SIMA Image Awards ceremony February 7, 2013 at The Grove in Anaheim, Calif., an event that is open to the public.

Hansen Surfboards was nominated for Men’s Retailer of the Year, a distinction awarded to the specialty retailer that featured the best selection, product mix and merchandising in the men’s category between January 1 and September 1, 2012.

“We’re always staying on top of what’s in demand and what our customers want when it comes to the most popular brands and styles, not only for men, but also for women and children,” said Josh Hansen. “We have fun discovering new brands, watching them grow and partnering with them to provide our customers with the retail experience they’ve come to expect over the 50 years since we’ve opened. We’re among other outstanding nominees, and this is a huge honor for us.”

Nominees were selected in 16 categories including Breakout Brand of the Year, Breakout Retailer of the Year, Men’s Apparel Brand of the Year, Men’s Boardshort of the Year, Men’s Marketing Campaign of the Year, Men’s Retailer of the Year, Women’s Apparel Brand of the Year, Women’s Marketing Campaign of the Year, Women’s Swim Brand of the Year, Women’s Retailer of the Year, Accessory Product of the Year, Environmental Product of the Year, Footwear Product of the Year, Hardgoods Accessory Product of the Year, Surfboard of the Year, and Wetsuit of the Year.

Hansen Surfboards is San Diego’s largest surf shop. With more than 16,000 square feet of retail space, Hansen Surfboards offers something for everyone in the family. The company recently celebrated 50 years of success as a single-store, family-owned and operated retail business. The family credits the San Diego community, surf legends and brands that have been a big part of its success. To stay updated about Hansen Surfboards events and specials, join the Hansen Surfboards Facebook fan page or visit www.hansensurf.com. 

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This is the latest snow report from Mammoth Mountain.  The snow has been falling for the past 4 days.  It is time to go skiing......

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Hansen Surfboards Invites Surfers to Try Boards from Boardroom International Surfboard Show at Demo Day

ENCINITAS, Calif., Oct. 2, 2012 – Surfers eager to try out boards on display at the Boardroom International Surfboard Show (Boardroom) are getting their chance during the Demo Morning hosted by Hansen Surfboards, Sunday, Oct. 7, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Nearly 75 demo surfboards will be on hand at the event, located at 15^th St. Powerhouse Park in Del Mar, Calif. The surf spot is known for its combination of reef and beach break peaks. For entry to the Demo Morning, participants must show their Boardroom wristband.

“We have a lot of fun with this event,” said Josh Hansen. “It’s great to see surfers ride boards they’ve been eyeing for a while, and when they get that ride that feels just right, there’s nothing like it. We’re stoked to be part of that. Everyone’s in such a great mood when they’re surfing the best gear for nothing!”

Surfboards, winter 2013 wetsuits, fins and other accessories from Rusty, Lost, Bing, JS, FireWire, Billabong, Quiksilver, Xcel, Matuse, Patagonia and others will be on hand.

“We’ll also have some great deals on boards,” said Scott Bass, director of the Boardroom.

The Boardroom International Surfboard Show, honoring four-time world champion Mark Richards with its Icons of Foam tribute, is a trade and consumer show taking place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features more than 160 exhibits of surf and skateboard gear, art and collectibles, Icons of Foam shaping tribute and competition, auction of one-of-a-kind custom surfboards to benefit SurfAid International, a short films festival, skateboard competitions, live music and surfboard giveaways.

Hansen Surfboards is San Diego’s largest surf shop. With more than 16,000 square feet of retail space, Hansen Surfboards offers something for everyone in the family. The company recently celebrated 50 years of success as a single-store, family-owned and operated retail business. The family credits the San Diego community, surf legends and brands that have been a big part of its success. To stay updated about Hansen Surfboards events and specials, join the Hansen Surfboards Facebook fan page or visit www.hansensurf.com. 

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Dear Suburbia Movie North American Tour Makes Stop at Hansen Surfboards Tues. Aug. 14 for Sunset Showing

ENCINITAS, Calif., Aug. 13, 2012 – The Dear Suburbia Movie North American Tour is making a stop at Hansen Surfboards Tuesday, Aug. 14 for a sunset showing in the parking lot. The tour, sponsored by Hurley, started at the beginning of this month and concludes at the end of this month in Montauk, NY.

Here is a link to the trailer: http://vimeo.com/46099389

Dear Suburbia is the latest release from Kai Neville. “An excursion into the absurd featuring: Dane Reynolds, John John Florence, Kolohe Andino, Yadin Nicol, Craig Anderson, Chippa Wilson, Dillon Perillo, Conner Coffin, Mitch Coleborn, Dion Agius, Evan Geiselman, Taj Burrow, Jack Freestone and Nate Tyler filmed on location in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Europe, and the Caribbean.”

The film includes exotic landscapes, high-performance surfing, suburban life, traveling the world with a surfboard, spontaneity versus routine, and modern life. Parental discretion is advised. Bring a chair and a blanket.

Founded in 1961, Hansen Surfboards is San Diego’s largest surf shop. With more than 16,000 square feet of retail space, Hansen Surfboards offers something for everyone in the family. This year, Hansen Surfboards is celebrating 50 years of success as a single-store, family-owned and operated retail business. The family credits the San Diego community, surf legends and brands that have been a big part of its success.

To stay updated about Hansen Surfboards events and specials, join the Hansen Surfboards Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/HansenSurfboards or visit www.hansensurf.com. 

Movie premier at Hansen's Surf Shop On August 14th - Watch The Trailer Now - CLICK HERE

Surf Enthusiasts Invited to Meet Pro Surfers Taylor Knox, Taylor Clark at Hansen Surfboards BBQ July 25 Noon to 2 p.m.

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ENCINITAS, Calif., July 25, 2012 – Surf enthusiasts are getting a chance to meet pro surfers Taylor Knox andTaylor Clark tomorrow, Wednesday, July 25, from noon to 2 p.m. at the “Hansen’s Shop Barbecue” being held in the Hansen Surfboards parking lot at 1105 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, Calif. Knox competes on the ASP World Tour. Clark is a top competitor in the NSSA Southwest Conference and recently landed a spot on the Pac Sun USA Surf Team.

Free and open to all, the event includes drinks, food, prizes, and free give-aways from Dragon.

Hansen Surfboards is San Diego’s largest surf shop. With more than 16,000 square feet of retail space, Hansen Surfboards offers something for everyone in the family. This year, Hansen Surfboards is celebrating 50 years of success as a single-store, family-owned and operated retail business. The family credits the San Diego community, surf legends and brands that have been a big part of its success.

To stay updated about Hansen Surfboards events and specials, join the Hansen Surfboards Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/HansenSurfboards or visit www.hansensurf.com.
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The employees of Hansen Surfboards have been putting in extra hours—but it’s more than summertime uptick that’s got them busy.

They’ve spent the past several days baking cupcakes, muffins, cookies, cakes and all other things delightful for Saturday bake sale will help raise money to feed hungry children.

Proceeds from the event—which will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the store parking lot—will benefitShare Our Strength, a nonprofit working toward eradicating childhood hunger in the US by 2015.

The idea came about when Hansen Surfboards employee Patty Bolton, an avid baker, learned about the effort while watching TV one night.

“I was watching the Cooking Channel when I saw a special about the Share Our Strength and it said that one in five children in America struggle with hunger every day. I decided to take my love of baking and do something good for kids in need,” explained Bolton.

So she approached Josh Hansen, and soon, the whole staff was on board.

When the owners of Channel Islands Surfboards caught wind of the fundraiser, they donated aTaylor Knox autographed surfboard for an opportunity drawing—as did the owners of LOST Surfboards.

Already, Bolton and the Hansen Surfboards staff have raised slightly more than $600 for Share Our Strength, just $900 shy of the goal to raise $1,500.

To read the rest of this article on Encinitas Patch CLICK HERE

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Hansen Surfboards Set for End of Summer Sale,

Makes Way for Back to School and Snow Gear 

ENCINITAS, Calif., July 13, 2012 – Every year, as summer winds down, Hansen Surfboards gathers up its summer merchandise and puts on a huge sale to make room for back to school and snow gear. This year’s “End of Summer Sale” starts Saturday, August 18 and runs through Sunday, August 26 at 1105 S. Coast Hwy 101 in Encinitas, Calif. and includes shorts, shirts, shoes, sandals, swimwear and accessories by top brands.

“We have so much great stuff coming in for back to school and snow season right now,” said Josh Hansen. “Shoppers of all ages can find everything at Hansen’s this time of year. We’re literally a one stop shop for the whole family.”

Hansen Surfboards is known for carrying great clothing, backpacks and other accessories by brands such as Quiksilver, Hurley, Roxy, Volcom, O’Neill, Billabong and others.

The main store carries stylish clothing for women and men, a t-shirt wall, an area featuring more contemporary surf clothes for all ages, and a dedicated area of the store for children’s clothing and accessories.  Home décor and gifts are also available.

The Boardroom is always stocked with hundreds of surfboards and surf accessories and experts to advise shoppers on the best surfboard for every ability. There’s also a sandal room featuring more than 6,000 pairs of shoes.

Founded in 1961, Hansen Surfboards is San Diego’s largest surf shop and credits the San Diego community, surf legends and brands that have been a big part of its success. HansenSurf.com was recognized for its outstanding customer service by STELLAService, along with 50 top U.S. retailers. With more than 16,000 square feet of retail space, Hansen Surfboards offers something for everyone in the family and recently celebrating 50 years of success as a single-store, family-owned and operated retail business. To stay updated on Hansen Surfboards’ activities and specials, join the Hansen Surfboards Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/HansenSurfboards or visit www.hansensurf.com. 

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Hansen Surfboards Holds Bake Sale, Surfboard Opportunity Drawing July 21 to Help Eradicate Childhood Hunger

Hansen Surfboards employees Alexa Dilley and Patty Bolton show off their home baked

goods and the surfboards that will be given away in the opportunity drawing at July 21^st  bake sale.

ENCINITAS, Calif., July 16, 2012 – The Hansen family is known for rallying behind a good cause, and this time is no different. When Hansen Surfboards employee Patty Bolton approached Josh Hansen and suggested a bake sale to raise money to help feed hungry kids, he was all for it and the whole staff joined in to help. Patty’s idea – to hold a bake sale Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the store parking lot to help raise funds for Share Our Strength, an organization that helps feed hungry kids – quickly gained popularity when Channel Islands Surfboards donated a Taylor Knox autographed board for an opportunity drawing. LOST Surfboards also donated a board for the drawing.

“I watching the cooking channel one day when I saw a special about the Share Our Strength Great American Bake Sale and it said that one in five children in America struggle with hunger every day. I decided to take my love of baking and do something good for kids in need,” explained Bolton. “When I was just starting out, I lived in a little complex near the beach full of surfers and one single mom. Her little boy used to come to my apartment every day and ask if I had any food. I used to give him whatever I had. I look back on that now, and I realize how sad that was. That little guy was actually hungry. I want to do something about kids like that. I want to help.”

Already, Bolton and the Hansen Surfboards staff has raised slightly more than $600 for Share Our Strength, just $900 shy of the goal to raise $1,500.

Founded in 1961, Hansen Surfboards is San Diego’s largest surf shop. With more than 16,000 square feet of retail space, Hansen Surfboards offers something for everyone in the family. This year, Hansen Surfboards is celebrating 50 years of success as a single-store, family-owned and operated retail business. The family credits the San Diego community, surf legends and brands that have been a big part of its success.

To stay updated about Hansen Surfboards events and specials, join the Hansen Surfboards Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/HansenSurfboards or visit www.hansensurf.com. 

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Hansen Surfboards Offers Deep Discounts During Weeklong July 4th Sale

ENCINITAS, Calif., June 29, 2012 – Hansen Surfboards is kicking off its Fourth of July Annual Parking Lot Sale Saturday, June 30^th through July 8^th with 30 to 50 percent discounts on adult and children’s swimwear and sportswear. Selected surfboards, wetsuits, backpacks, shoes and sandals also will be discounted.

“This is the perfect time to come over and stock up, whether you need to round out your gear or your wardrobe,” said Josh Hansen. “We’ve gone all out to make sure our customers see deep discounts on their favorite brands during this sale.”

Among the brands shoppers will find during the sale are Billabong, Sanuk, Vans, Quiksilver, Roxy, O’Neill and Tommy Bahama.

Shoppers are also encouraged to venture inside the store and browse the Boardroom, which carries hundreds of surfboards and surf accessories, as well as the sandal room featuring more than 6,000 pairs of sandals and shoes. The main store carries stylish Spring and Summer clothing and a large variety of boardshorts for men, and swimsuits for women and children, as well as home décor and gifts. Ladies’ sundresses and accessories are also available. The t-shirt wall features surf, local and Hansen Surfboards branded t-shirts to suit all tastes.

Founded in 1961, Hansen Surfboards is San Diego’s largest surf shop. With more than 16,000 square feet of retail space, Hansen Surfboards offers something for everyone in the family. This year, Hansen Surfboards is celebrating 50 years of success as a single-store, family-owned and operated retail business. The family credits the San Diego community, surf legends and brands that have been a big part of its success.

To stay updated about Hansen Surfboards events and specials, join the Hansen Surfboards Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/HansenSurfboards or visit www.hansensurf.com.

Checkout our 5 minute segment with KUSI news San Diego talking about International Surfing Day.  If there is one day a year you should go surf it is on ISD day!  http://isd.surfrider.org/

Brand Ambassador Tom Jordan  Talks About How Much He Loves The Cobian Floater Sandals

Check The Cobian Floater Sandals

Tom Jordan Talks About The Reef Mens Sandals Playa Avellanas Black

Click Here To Check These Reef Sandals Out

Now that summer’s upon us, it’s time for many of you to put aside your shoes and grab some flip-flops. I say “many of you”, because more than a few of us, myself included, wear sandals year-round. Getting a good pair of sandals became even more crucial for me, as a few weeks ago I underwent ACL reconstruction surgery. With my right knee out of commission, putting on and tying shoes became a bit of a chore – having footwear that I could easily slip in and out of made my life on crutches that much easier. Luckily, I received two great pairs of flip-flops to test and review – the Cobian Austin and the Reef Arch 1. Both are incredibly comfortable, and nice enough to wear out in the evening, or even to work.

The Austin is the more basic (and cheaper) of the two. With a leather footbed and strap, it’s probably not the best choice to wear when checking the dawn surf. It’s very comfortable, and it took only a few days for the footbed to break in and mold to the shape of my feet. For those of you with wide feet, you may find the Austin a bit snug; my feet are a bit wide, and the Austins were almost too tight. The leather straps, however, meant that I didn’t experience any rubbing or blisters. Overall, the Austins are a great sandal for the price.  Click here To See The Cobian Austin Sandal.  Click here To See All Cobian

The Reef Arch 1 is definitely on the high end, in terms of price (around $100) and features. Yes, the sandal has features – notably, an adjustable arch. Using a hex key, you can raise or lower the arch for comfort and fit. This is a fantastic feature; along with giving arch support, it enables a much more snug fit. I’ve worn Olukais and swore that they were the most comfortable sandals I’ve ever owned; the Reef Arch 1’s may actually surpass them, thanks to their customizable fit.  Click here to see the Reef Arch  Click here to see all Reef

With Father’s Day coming up, either of these would make a great gift. I’m sure I’ll spend a lot of time in both pairs this summer.

KUSI San Diego came by the shop to talk about the tragic death of Junior Seau.  He was a hero in San Diego and a long time beach goer and occasional surfer.  They also mix in a little Good For Grades with the kids.  Check it out………..

Last week we put in our new Toms shoe display which allows us to showcase more products in a much more shop able manner.   We have been a dealer of Tom’s shoes from the beginning and have been a huge supporter of the Toms shoe movement.

 It has been quite a transition watching Toms grow into one of our largest shoe vendors over the past couple of years. With Tom’s success and our new Toms wall we are now one of a few premier destinations in San Diego to get your Toms Shoes.  For more information on Toms shoes call us at 800-480-4754.

Hansen Brand Ambassador Tom Jordan has to say about the Channel Island K-Whip surfboard designed by Kelly Slater\

Mick Fanning Claims Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Over Kelly Slater

April 6, 2012 – Rip Curl's Mick Fanning (AUS), 30, has claimed the 2012 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Ranger over reigning 11-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 40, in pumping, offshore three-to-five foot waves at Bells Beach.

Event No. 2 of 10 on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach culminated in dramatic fashion today with many calling it the "best Final in event history."

Mick and Kelly went blow for blow throughout the 35-minute bout, exchanging massive scores and the lead several times before the dust settled.

"I'm so pumped," Fanning said. "Kelly (Slater) did that Hail Mary for the 10 and I thought, 'oh, here we go.' I just caught waves and I'm stoked it all paid off. I'm really at a loss for words and I'm just pumped. It doesn't get any sweeter. The crowd's been amazing with the whole amphitheater and the history that comes with it. I always picture this event and have had some seconds over the years, so to get this one, I'm so pumped."

Today's win marked Fanning's 14th elite tour win and his first Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach win since 2001. It also brings the Australian's record with Slater closer to even at 7 to Kelly's 8 in their heat matchup history.

This year's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach was dedicated to the memory of three-time event winner Michael Peterson (AUS), who tragically passed away last week, and the Final was preceded by a minute's applause in memory of the great Australian.

"I was on the verge of tears out the back," Fanning said. "I just sat out the back before the Final and just took in the whole crowd. It's not everyday you've got the crowd cheering and I could have paddled in after that, but I'm glad I didn't though."

Although finishing an uncharacteristic 13th at his homebreak on the Gold Coast, today's victory rockets Fanning to No. 3 on the ASP World Championship Tour rankings heading into the next event.

"I had a bit of a meltdown at the first event," Fanning said. "I knew everything was working well. I knew I just needed to go and simple things up. I took the headphones off and had a lot more fun. I knew there were going to be a lot of waves with the tide dropping out and I guess I just wanted to be on the good ones. You've got to just believe in your judgment and I'm stoked."

Highlights from the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach will be available via http://live.ripcurl.com

Event organizers will reconvene tomorrow morning at 7am and assess conditions for a possible 7:30am start to the Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Fiesta.

For more information, please contact Chelsea Johns: cjohns@ripcurl.com

Quiksilver continues to expand on their NFL boardshort collection including the Oakland Raiders, New York Giants, New York Jets, and the Green Bay Packers.

Click Here to See All These Quiksilver Boardshorts

Andy Davis & Billabong are coming to the shop this weekend Saturday march 24 2012 from 12 to 2 PM.  Come checkout his amazing artwork and if you buy any Billabong Andy Davis merchandise you will get a FREE HAT that Andy will paint on.........sounds pretty cool to us!  

Call us at 1-800-480-4754 if you have any questions!!!!  We hope to see you there.........

Come by the shop on Sunday March 25 2012 from 1 PM to 4 PM and see if you have what it takes to be a Roxy girl for a year.  

For more information CLICK HERE

So you think your Nixon Lodown watch might have a warrenty issue......think again before you send it back to Nixon.  The Nixon Lodown watch has a sleep mode function and we show you how to turn this off and on.  This will keep you from having to send in your watch...........

Warm Up Then Head Out!

I hit the slopes today at Whistler after not having skied for a couple of years. I was stoked that it was as if I hadn’t missed a year of skiing thanks to the warm up I got at Adventure Ski & Snowboard School just outside of Hansen Surfboards. 

Owner Kent Bry invited me to try out their rolling carpet and take a ski lesson to get ready for my trip. He said that any of my bad habits would be exaggerated on the carpet and his staff could point them out and help me fix them. I gave it a shot and was blown away. Although I’ve been skiing since I was five, the 30-minute lesson left me exhausted, as if I had been on the slopes for an entire day! I learned that I needed to edge more, but otherwise I was ready to go. It was a blast of a leg workout too. I heard a teenage snowboarder talk about what a great core workout he was getting. I decided after my trip, I’d go back just for the workout and fun.

So did it make a difference? Definitely!

Usually on the first day of a ski trip, it takes me a half-day to warm up and get my rhythm, I stay off the moguls, and keep it slow and easy until I’m warmed up. Not this trip. I felt warmed up right away, went as smooth and fast as I usually do by the second day of the trip, and I even hit some  moguls with complete confidence.  I also felt like a better skier, thanks to the instruction I got by Kent and his crew.

Thanks Kent!

So we got an online order yesterday from a guy buying some Hansen shirts and while we were processing his order he had added some notes that we thought were so funny we should blog about it.  Below is a Hansen shirt and the quote from the customer.

"I Saw Don in Montana last week he told me I needed to replace my worn out Hansen t-shirt because It was so full of holes that I was ruining his good name, he told me he would give me a good deal but he was drinking Gin and tonic at the time."

Checkout all these style online - CLICK HERE

For Immediate Release

 Friday, 9 March 2012

 Mona Vale, NSW Australia

FCS is pleased to announce the re-signing of Julian Wilson and Gabriel Medina to their global surf team. Following a remarkable 12 months of success highlighted by multiple victories,

both surfers were keen to maintain their commitment to the Genuine FCS products that have

assisted in maximising their surfing performance.

2010 saw the release of Julian’s signature fin the FCS JW-1, a fin that’s become highly popular among professional and recreational surfers around the world. In the latter half of 2011 Jules hit his straps in the competitive arena securing a string of final berths and a top ten finish on the ASP ratings.

Under the new agreement Julian will ride the FCS systems and fins, including the Genuine X-2 and Fusion plugs, exclusively for the next three years. After penning the agreement Jules commented on his confidence in the partnership and the products.

“The way I see it, FCS is unchallenged for the best system and fins available, so I couldn’t be happier to continue the great relationship while working closely on developing my fins even further”.

Medina was another standout on the ASP World Tour during 2011. After joining the tour at the mid year rotation Gabriel went on to win two events confirming he’ll be a legitimate title contender in years to come. Regarded is a very versatile fin for wide range of conditions, its no surprise Gabriel’s fin of choice continues to be the FCS PC-5.

Gabriel’s ongoing agreement covers multiple product categories including FCS board bags, leashes, luggage and accessories. The deal also includes Gorilla tractions pads, with a new signature Medina pad set to feature in the 2013 range.

FCS Brand Ambassador Richie Lovett commented after both surfers had put pen to paper. “FCS is really happy to continue our relationship with these two amazing surfers. These guys represent the future of our sport and together they’ll no doubt win multiple World Titles. To perform at their best these guys need the best equipment and we’re more than happy to supply it”.

Jules and Gabriel maintain their position on the global surf team alongside Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Matty Wilkinson, CJ and Damien Hobgood, Jeremy Flores, Adriano De Souza, Jadson Andre plus host of other world-class surfers.

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With the great weather  and some small but fun surf the crew at KUSI San Diego talks about surfboards and Hansen's being a place to go fro all your surfing needs!  Tom Jordan is a fan!!!!!

Try Before You Buy

This is the first time I’ve been on a ski trip in two decades without my own skis. Mine got sold in a snap last fall at the Hansen Surfboards Ski & Swap Sale.

We just arrived at Whistler, snow is expected, and after getting our lift passes, I headed to the Salomon pro shop to get outfitted with my gear. I was blown away by how many choices in skis I have for the next few days, and already, I was trying to figure out how to test them all out without cutting into my ski time.

How convenient is this? Hassle free flying because I’m not bulked down by my heavy ski bag, I get to demo whatever I want on the mountain, leave the skis here, then I can come back to San Diego and buy my sticks at Hansen Surfboards with the expert advice of Ken. (He knows everything about skis, snowboards and snow gear, and it’s on sale now!). The best part about buying skis this way is that you know for sure that you’re getting skis that are right for you.  I’ve always bought my skis this way, but it’s been because I’ve trashed my skis on the mountain, been forced to demo while on a trip, then I’ve ended up finding something I like and I’ve bought what I’ve tried out.

So check out what I got. Some real chick stix. The Salomon Lady, which Salomon describes as an “All-mountain freeride ski for women who ski equal amounts on and off piste.”

These skis have my name all over them!

Check out Mick Ripping in this new video taken in early 2012 at P pass in the south pacific.  Can you say barrels!!!!!!

Guys and gals both need to checkout one of Billabong’s new bikinis that has made the Sport Illustrated 2012 swimsuit edition.  This Billabong bikini will be available on 6/15/2012 and will retail for $59.95 and you should check back often as we will plan a presale for later this month.  Happy spring and thanks for checking out HansenSurf.com.

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Soul Surfer Bethany Hamilton Re-Signs with Rip Curl International

Costa Mesa, USA (February 13, 2012) – Rip Curl International announced today that the surfing brand has happily re-signed Hawaiian professional surfer and long-time team rider Bethany Hamilton. Per company policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Hamilton, who courageously returned to surfing after surviving the loss of her left arm in a 14-foot tiger shark attack while surfing off Kaua'i's North Shore in 2003, is the world's most recognized surfing figure, remaining a source of inspiration to millions of people around the world through her story of survival, faith, determination and hope.

The 22-year old returned to the water a mere month after the attack and has continued to compete in amateur and, more recently, professional surfing contests in the eight years since. Her biggest results include winning the NSSA National Title in 2005 and a second-place finish at the ASP World Junior Championships in 2008.

Out of the water Bethany has shared her story with hundreds of media outlets and has been recognized with numerous awards, public appearances, and a variety of speaking engagements. In October 2004, Bethany released her autobiography entitled Soul Surfer, which was last year made into a major motion picture bearing the same title - starring Anna Sophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, Carrie Underwood and Lorraine Nicholson, as Bethany's long-time friend and fellow Rip Curl surfer Alana Blanchard.

"2011 was an incredible year for my family and I with the opportunity to share our story through Soul Surfer," said Hamilton. "It was exciting, adventurous, challenging and left us with a great feeling of accomplishment. It's been amazing to see how great of an impact the movie and my foundation 'Friends of Bethany Hamilton' has had on so many peoples lives."

Hamilton will spend a lot of time in the water in 2012, setting her focus on competing on the ASP Women's World Tour and progressing her big wave surfing.

"My surfing goals are to bring my full focus back to competing and finding the time to pursue bigger waves and tow surfing. I'm really looking forward to some surf-focused travel with the emphasis on barrels, fun and living the search."

"Outside of surfing, I'm keen to work on a travel TV show and obviously want to continue inspiring people to overcome adversity and live a healthy lifestyle."

Hamilton originally signed with Rip Curl in 1999 at age 9 after being scouted at a local Hawaiian junior surfing event.

Other sponsors include Channel Islands, Sticky Bumps, Damon System, Sambazon, and Future Fins.

Visit Bethany Hamilton online at:

• www.bethanyhamilton.com
• www.twitter.com/bethanyhamilton
• www.facebook.com/SurferBethanyHamilton
• www.vimeo.com/bethanyhamilton
• www.youtube.com/thebethanyhamilton

“Ecoboards” Raising the Level of Surfing Performance

by Kevin Whilden, Co-Founder of Sustainable Surf         

There is a common perception that “green” products tend to have reduced performance and increased cost. For example, a Prius hybrid car costs a few thousand dollars extra and drives rather slowly and sedately. This perception of uncomfortable tradeoffs is hard to shake. Going “eco” means you are giving up “fun”.

However, surfboards made from the latest eco-friendly materials are changing all of that.  Boards made from recycled EPS blanks are actually stronger than boards made from “virgin” EPS, and new bio-based epoxy resins are just as durable, clear, and easy to use as the petrochemical resins.  Other options such as bamboo stringers and fins made from recycled carpet fibers also increase strength and performance.

All of this sounds great in theory, but the proof comes from pro surfers and shapers. Timmy Patterson has recently made a number of boards from Marko 100% recycled EPS. He says that the foam is noticeably stronger than the equivalent virgin EPS blank. It’s a little harder to shape, but nothing significant for a good shaper with sharp tools. 

Pro surfer, Mike Losness has one of these boards and loves it. It performs so well that it’s the only board he has ridden in the past four months. The board has held up well through some hard surfing. In fact, there are very few stories of the recycled EPS boards actually breaking.

There is no longer any good reason not to order a board made from these eco-friendly materials. It has increased performance while also having up to a 50% reduction in environmental footprint. The cost is the same as any other EPS/epoxy surfboard. That’s a win-win-win scenario. Especially considering that “traditional” surfboard production is highly toxic for both people and the planet. The future is now here.

Even better, you can be part of the solution to create these boards by bringing your waste Styrofoam into Hansens. Then, the Waste to Waves program can recycle it into new EPS surfboard blanks.

For Immediate Release - RIP CURL'S FLASH BOMB WINS SIMA IMAGE AWARDS' WETSUIT OF THE YEAR

Costa Mesa, CA (February 10, 2012): Rip Curl is both ecstatic and honored to win the 2011 SIMA Image Awards' "Wetsuit of the Year" for the FLASH BOMB, which took place at The Grove Theater in Anaheim, California last night.

The award, which aims to recognize the wetsuit that "featured the most exciting design, appeal, or innovation", was a true credit to the Rip Curl wetsuit department who poured countless hours into the design, development. and perfection of the FLASH BOMB - the World&#39s fastest drying wetsuit.

Boasting Flash Lining, which wicks water from the interior of the suit within seconds of being exposed to the air, theFLASH BOMB is dry to the touch in roughly 15 minutes after surfing when hung up; hence, "Dry In A Flash".

Rip Curl would like to thank and recognize all the valued specialty retail partners nationally who have contributed to the success of the FLASH BOMB, as well as our world-class roster of athletes who have played a major role in the development process.

For more information, please contact Chelsea Johns: cjohns@ripcurl.com

Great new boardshort from Quiksilver.  Robby talks about all the features of the Quiksilver Mens Boa rdshorts Cypher Brigg Pigment.

This video is super cool.  Great music and the camera they use is super cutting edge.  We recommend you check it out and pay attention to the new 2012 Rip Curl Mirage boardshorts!

Heather Ford from Fox 5 news was in the shop this morning talking with Ken about our ski and snow gear and what we have to offer.

 We are one of just a few shops that sell ski and snow stuff in the San Diego area and with the local mountains just a few hours away we are the perfect place to come for all your snow needs.  I mean who would not want to surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon.  These are a few images from the Fox news segments this morning.

Get freaky in your Oneill Hyperfreak boardshorts for 2012.  Robby for HansenSurf.com talks about all the features of this fantastic family of boardshorts.  The Hyperfreak has been in the line for awhile now and continues to be one of the bestselling boardshorts at Hansen’s.

Oneill has expanded the collection with many colors and styles and we recommend you go checkout our boardshorts section as it will showcase all of our best 2012 boardshorts.  Feel free to call us at 800-480-4754 or email us at cs@hansensurf.com and we will be sure to help you find your next favorite boardshorts!

Snow’s Great, No Crowds, Hit the Slopes!

It might be perfect beach weather along the coast, but up at local ski resorts, the snow’s great. See for yourself as told by my friend, Tom Jordan, who checked out Snow Summit this past Thursday with his son, Jordan Zimbelman, and brother, Ted Zimbelman.

The cool thing about the timing in all this is that I had been talking to Tom about Hansen Surfboards’ annual clearance sale because I was in the middle of working on a news release about selected ski and snowboard gear for up to 50 percent off. Check out the deals while they last. Now through Sunday, February 5!

Robby walks you through all the features of the new 2012 Oneill John John boardshorts!  Oneill makes some of the best boardshorts on the planet and the crew at Hansen's surf shop recommend you checkout these boardshorts and the 100s more we have online at HansenSurf.com

Click to See the Oneill John John Boardshorts

NEWS

For Immediate Release

CONTACT:       
Marisa Vallbona 619-708-7990,cim@cimincorporated.com

or Lindsey Isham 303-483-3847 lindsey@cimincorporated.com

Hansen Surfboards Shifts into High Gear for Ski & Snowboard Season with Annual Year-End Clearance Sale  

ENCINITAS, Calif., Jan. 29, 2012 – Hansen Surfboards is shifting into high gear for ski and snowboard season with its annual year-end clearance sale. Beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 through Sunday, Feb. 5, selected skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, adult and children’s clothing, helmets, goggles and accessories will be marked down 20 to 50 percent.

“This is the perfect time to gear up for the season because the deals we’re offering are end of the season prices and we still have a couple of months of good snow left,” said Josh Hansen. “Customers have plenty of time to try out their new gear.”

Hansen Surfboards is the only retailer in North County San Diego offering rentals and full service repair on site.

“There’s still a couple of months left in the ski and snowboard season, so there’s still a big selection left of clothing and accessories and great deals,” added Hansen. “It’s not like in years past when we had sales at the end of the season and selections were limited. This sale is a big one.”

Founded in 1961, Hansen Surfboards is San Diego’s largest surf shop and credits the San Diego community, surf legends and brands that have been a big part of its success. With more than 16,000 square feet of retail space, it offers something for everyone in the family. Hansen Surfboards has been celebrating 50 years of success as a single-store, family-owned and operated retail business. The California Surf Museum is currently displaying “Hansen Surfboards – A 50 Year Retrospective” showcasing Don Hansen and Hansen Surfboards and their contributions to the surfing community through the end of February 2012. To stay updated on Hansen Surfboards’ activities and specials, join the Hansen Surfboards Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/HansenSurfboards or visit www.hansensurf.com. 

Well it has been quite a dry winter so far and for us at Hansen’s our snow season is about done.  As I am writing this blog post I think mammoth is going to get dumped on tonight and many parts of the country over the past weeks have finally seen some solid snow fall.  Over the past month we have seen our snow sales slow quite dramatically with the lack of snow locally and so we still have an amazing selection of snowboard and ski clothing and all the hard goods like skis, snowboards and boots to go with it. Our end of season snow sale starts February 2^nd and this will be one of our best snow sales yet as we do have a little more inventory then in past years.

 Make sure to stop by the shop during that weekend to score some great deals.  If you can’t wait until that weekend then make sure and give us a call and we can tell you about our presale deals!  We hope you are having a nice day and we will see you soon!

Megan from NBC 7 San Diego stops by the shop to chat about our 50 years in business and how we have evolved over that time period. 

Robby from Hansen Surf Shop talks about the 2012 Rip Curl Mirage Kingpin boardshort.  Quick video that tells you all about the features of this great boardshort.  Click Here to see this Rip Curl boardshort

Mike from Hansen's surf shop talks with Heather Ford from F0x 5 news san Diego about Swami's Point and the surf from 10 days ago.  Checkout this video to see some great waves and learn about when these wave and others are the best and why you should or should not go surfing at Swamis.

Checkout the new bikinis from Rip Curl...........makes you wish it was summer and you were on a deserted island.

Solid surf hits San Diego and Fox news 5 came by the shop to see what we had tro say about tthe surf and the different types of surfboards you might use in these conditions.  Shop employee Mike shares his thoughts on all these topics so checkout what hne had to say........

Yesterday we offered the RVCA Mens Jacket Baybreaker IV Graphite on our daily deals page at 60% off.  Yep 60% off of retail and it will be on the site for 5 days or until it is sold out.  Be sure to checkout our daily deals page frequently as we will add a new product each day.

Click here to checkout this deal

Click here to book mark our daily deals page!

So we have been thinking about different ways to make HansenSurf.com more relevant to our customers and we decided that it would be a great idea to start offering one deal a day at an amazing discount.  The category called Hansen’s Daily Deals will include one new product a day and you will be able to see five products a week that are discounted anywhere from 30% to 90% off.  These products will be totally random and will be a mix of new and old products including boardshorts, sunglasses, shirts, rash guards, wetsuits, surf traction pads and anything else that might be sold at Hansen’s.  These deals will be announced each day via Facebook, Twitter, and occasionally through email and blog posts so if you are interested in saving tons of money and scoring sick products then we suggest you book mark one or all of the below sites. 

Click Here To Book Mark Our Daily Deals Page

http://www.hansensurf.com/blog

www.facebook.com/HansenSurfboards

http://twitter.com/hansensurfcom

Zen and the Art of Surfboard Mechanics

Most people dont even know the deeper realities of what it takes to be a surfer.  From the intimate understanding of the ocean to having the best gear to pull off a great surf, surfing can be only as much rewarding as the passion you put into it.

Here are a few powerful philosophies that make surfing more worthwhile. Your surfboard is the first and most important tool you use to get the most out of surfing as a whole. Make sure you that you always have the surfboard that?s right for the job.

This may not necessarily mean it has to be the best on the market or the most expensive one at that. You need to keep a few factors in mind when choosing a good surf board ? like the style of surfing you going to be doing and the conditions in the water on a given day. Don?t forget the effects of your own body weight on the behavior of a surfboard in motion.

Hansen Surfboards Makes Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Easy!

If you’re in a time crunch on your Christmas shopping, here’s a holiday shopping story that’ll make you feel better and let you know there’s a way to get it all done in a couple of hours or less!

Last night, I finally had a moment to set out and tackle my Christmas list. I was feeling pretty guilty about it too, because after all, it was December 21 and I hadn’t bought a single gift for anyone. Between family and work demands, time just slipped away and there it was… four days before Christmas.

We have all the wetsuit brands including O'Neill, Rip Curl, Billabong, Quiksilver, Matuse, and Xcel.

Non-Stop Flights to Mammoth from San Diego… Finally a Reality!!

Grab your boards and skis and head to Lindbergh Field because it’s official: non-stop daily flights are finally taking off to Mammoth!

That’s right!

Now you can forget about long, boring road trips for epic snow.  Flights to Mammoth leave at 7:40 a.m. daily by United Express (operated by SkyWest Airlines) and arrive at Mammoth at 9 a.m.

For those not familiar with Mammoth Mountain ski resort, it’s a quick, 15-minute drive from the Mammoth Lakes-Yosemite airport.  The return flight leaves Mammoth at 3:41 p.m. and arrives at Lindbergh shortly after 5 p.m.

NEWS

For Immediate Release

CONTACT:        Brian Williams 619-954-4276,brian@cimincorporated.com

or Marisa Vallbona 619-708-7990,cim@cimincorporated.com

Hansen Surfboards Rewards Students

with “Goods for Grades” Program

Almost $94,000 awarded in merchandise for good grades in 2011,

$455,918.27 awarded to students since program’s inception in 1996.

ENCINITAS, Calif., December. 12, 2011 – Hansen Surfboards, celebrating its 50^th anniversary this year, has announced that the company has given away nearly $94,000 in merchandise for good grades in 2011. Since the Goods for Grades program was created in October of 1996 by the Hansen family to reward students from elementary through high school for their good grades, the retailer has given away a total of $445,918. 27.

Checkout this O'Neill wetsuit that is made of recycled bottles!

Micheal our resident O'Neill wetsuit expert and past general manager of Hansen surfboards talks about the Oneill Psycho RG8 wetsuit.  Pretty cool as this wetsuit is made of 100% recycled bottles......

For more information on this wetsuit and any other questions you might have about wetsuits call 1-800-480-4754 or click www.hansensurf.com

Let it rain… let it SNOW!!!

Am I some sort of sicko because the cold, pouring rain at daybreak totally makes my day? I’ve always had a thing for weather like this, and I suspect it started back when I was five and put on my first pair of snow skis. I learned fast that bad weather meant great snow conditions and that awesome, fly-through-the-powder feeling the next day!

And that’s what we have now… so call in sick and grab your sticks or your board and head for the mountains!

Come to Hansen's Surf Shop in Encinitas this Saturday And get A Free Customizable Shirt or Boardshorts with any Hurley purchase

Nixon Rubber 51-30 will be a great gift idea for the holidays!!!!  Watch our video below.......

We got showcased on KUSI San Diego as a small business in San Diego.

They talk about Hansen's and its 50 years as a small business.  It also shows some of our snow shop and surf shop offerings including snowboards, ski, surfboards, and much more.  Check it out!

Earn A 500 Reward Points Bonus On Your Next UGG Boot Purchase

To help add value to your UGG purchase at HansenSurf.com we have included a 500 reward point bonus to your order. 

We stock one of the largest inventories of Channel Island surfboards in San Diego.  This is a inventory list as of November 28th 2011.  This is a sample, but click the read more link below for the full list!

005491   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-POD QUAD-20.75X2.63    6'2                      CL          655.00     1
009633   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DDIVER S1-19.25X2.25   5'6             FCS                  660.00     1
009635   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-NKBEARD S2-19.25X2.25  5'6             FUT                  660.00     1
009638   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-NKBEARD S2-19.5X2.31   5'7             FUT                  660.00     1
009639   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DDIVER S1-19.75X2.38   5'8             FCS                  660.00     1
009640   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP CUSTOM           6'0             FCS                  680.00     1
009641   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP CUSTOM           6'6             FCS                  700.00     1
012512   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DDIVER S1-19.25X2.31   5'7             FCS                  660.00     1
012514   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DDIVER S2-19.88X2.44   5'9             FUT                  660.00     1
012515   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FRED S2-19.13X2.38     6'0             FUT                  650.00     1
015283   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-6'9 BLKBEAU S2 20.25X2 6'9             FUT      CL          715.00     1
065145   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-MBOAT S2-20.25X2.75    6'0             FUT                  670.00     1
066168   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP S1-18.75X2.25    5'10            FCS                  655.00     1
066200   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP S1-19.5X2.5      6'2             FCS                  655.00     1
066207   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DAGGER S2-19.88X2.44   6'3             FUT                  680.00     1
066279   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER CUSTOM           6'8             FCS                  670.00     1
066846   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER CUSTOM 6'1       6'1             FCS                  650.00     1
066849   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER CUSTOM 6'3       6'3             FCS                  660.00     1
066858   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FTKNOX S2-18.88X2.38   6'3             FUT                  660.00     1
066878   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-MBOAT S2-19.25X2.25    5'4             FUT                  660.00     1
066907   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DDIVER S1-20.25X2.63   6'0             FCS                  660.00     1
066920   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-POD S1-12.5X2.5        6'0             FCS                  660.00     1

I wish every day was Small Business Saturday

I’m like a guy when it comes to shopping. That is, if you make me go to a mall or a big box retailer, I shudder. I only go when I need something, and I do it as quickly as possible. In and out, with the minimum time necessary to get what I need. Then I bolt. 

I can’t stand the crowds, messy displays, chaos, and floor help who are impossible to find. If and when I finally get help, they act like they’re being asked to move mountains when all I’m requesting is something in my size. That’s why customer service is a huge deal to me. I’m not a recreational shopper, so why make the experience worse with bad service?

When I heard about Small Business Saturday (November 26), I was all over it. For one day, people are encouraged to shop at small businesses instead of large retailers.

I love that! Give people a cause to support small business!

Just added this new headphopne line to our offering in the shop.  Frends is a relatively new company that sells heaphones to the surf and snow consumer.   make sure and stop by the shop and checkout this great product.  We recommend this product as a solid gift option for the holiday season!

Black Friday Is Only One Day Away

We will have some specials going through the holiday weekend!  Checkout a few of the promotions we will have going.........

I can’t believe I waited this long to like UGGs!

I have a confession. And it’s almost embarrassing, especially because I’ve lived in Southern California for 23 years. I had never tried on a pair of UGG Australia Boots until last week. There. I said it.

I have a logical excuse. I truly thought the classic UGGs were ugly. Until I went to Hansen Surfboards and stepped into a pair. I really wish I hadn’t done that because it started a chain reaction.

I could blame it on Hansen Surfboards because they have the largest selection of UGG boots in North County San Diego, but I won’t.  Truth is, I wanted to check out the selection because I do PR for Hansen Surfboards and was working on a news release about it. I certainly can’t write about something I haven’t tried. I get really cold in the winter and I love the idea of UGG boots but I’ve never liked the way they look. I’ve always preferred cowboy boots, being the Texas girl that I am.

Sheep Skin Boots Are Perfect For Winter

When the temperatures drop outside at the arrival of winter, you need footwear to keep your toes warm without feeling tight or too sweaty.  Hansen's Surf Shop, the largest retail store in the San Diego area, offers the footwear you need from the top brand name products you want. We carry a large selection of UGG® Australia Boots for both men and women ranging from slippers, ankle boots and calf high boots.

Make Sure Your UGG Sheepskin Boots Are Real

We have a quick video on how to make sure your UGG boots are the real thing........if you see UGG boots that have been discounted more then 50% and seem to be discounting all the top styles then chances are the UGG boots are fake.

Free stuff. There are no two sweeter words you can hear when it comes to shopping online.  When the free stuff involves brand name merchandise from Hansen's Online Surf Shop, then you know that you are getting top quality products at the prices that seem like you are committing grand theft.

Yet this is exactly what Hansen's Surf Shop wants to do for every customer who makes a purchase at our online surf shop. Besides giving you free shipping on any online purchase over $75, besides giving you professional customer service from a sales staff with over 30 years of experience, besides being the premier surf shop in all of California where the waves sing sweet songs to the beachcombers, Hansen's Online Surf Shop wants to let you earn reward points that can go towards your online shopping.

Snowboarders and skiers who live in the San Diego area know that the sunny state of California has dozens of mountain resorts to do some major pike carving. Before hitting those slopes for another fun-filled time of half pipe shredding, you need the right snow gear to accessorize. Whether you require outerwear to keep yourself warm and dry on the slope, or snowboards and skis for your feet to glide over the powdery snow, Hansen's has all the snow gear you need to prepare for the winter season.

46 Degrees As I Approached Hansen Surfboards in Encinitas, CA

It is November 8th 2011 and as I pulled up for work at Hansen Surfboards I realized winter is here.  

Kelly Slater Wins World Title #11

We Still Have Authentic UGG Australia Boots Sparkles

These are sold out in most store but we have been lucky enough to get a few more....Don't wait they will sell out!

The All New Von Zipper Ottobahn Sunglasses Available 11/25/2011

Channel Islands Surfboard Inventory For November 1 2011 - To Order Please Call 1-800-480-4754

11/1/2011 @ 9:54 AM
                                                                

005491   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-POD QUAD-20.75X2.63    6'2                      CL          655.00     1
015283   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-6'9 BLKBEAU S2 20.25X2 6'9             FUT      CL          715.00     1
065145   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-MBOAT S2-20.25X2.75    6'0             FUT                  670.00     1
066168   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP S1-18.75X2.25    5'10            FCS                  655.00     1
066200   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP S1-19.5X2.5      6'2             FCS                  655.00     1
066207   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DAGGER S2-19.88X2.44   6'3             FUT                  680.00     1
066279   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER CUSTOM           6'8             FCS                  670.00     1
066846   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER CUSTOM 6'1       6'1             FCS                  650.00     1
066849   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER CUSTOM 6'3       6'3             FCS                  660.00     1
066858   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FTKNOX S2-18.88X2.38   6'3             FUT                  660.00     1
066878   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-MBOAT S2-19.25X2.25    5'4             FUT                  660.00     1
066907   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DDIVER S1-20.25X2.63   6'0             FCS                  660.00     1
066920   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-POD S1-12.5X2.5        6'0             FCS                  660.00     1
066921   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-SEMIPRO S1-19.25X2.44  6'4             FCS                  665.00     1
066923   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-PROSTEP S1-18.75X2.38  6'6             FCS                  675.00     1
066927   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-WATERHOG S1-21.75X2.38 7'10            FCS                  735.00     1
066934   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-WATERHOG S1-21.25X2.75 7'4             FCS                  715.00     1
066948   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-NK BEARD S1-19.25X2.25 5'6             FCS                  660.00     1
066969   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FRED S2-19.88X2.63     6'4             FUT                  660.00     1
066973   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FRED S3-20.13X2.75     6'6             FCS                  670.00     1
066974   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DDIVER S1-19.5X2.31    5'7             FCS                  660.00     1
069250   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-POD S1-19.75X2.38      5'6             FCS                  660.00     1
069267   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-ROOKIE-18.5X2 AUTOGRPH 5'9                                  630.00     1
069272   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER CUSTOM           5'11            FCS                  650.00     1
069364   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER CUSTOM           6'0             FUT                  650.00     1
069367   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER CUSTOM           6'2             FCS                  650.00     1
069382   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-PROSTEP S1-18.5X2.31   6'4             FCS                  665.00     1
069383   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DAGGER S2-20.38X2.63   6'6             FUT                  680.00     1
078326   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER CUSTOM           6'0                                  650.00     1
079111   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-ROOKIE S6-18.25X4.5    5'11            FUT                  650.00     1
102349   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP CUSTOM           5'10            FCS                  680.00     1
102350   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP CUSTOM           5'10            FCS                  680.00     1
102353   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DAGGER S1-19X2.25      5'10            FCS                  660.00     1
102359   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DDIVER S2-20X2.5       5'10            FUT                  660.00     1
102360   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP S1-18.75X2.25    5'10            FCS                  655.00     1
102401   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-NKBEAD S1-20X2.5       5'10            FCS                  660.00     1
102406   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-POD S1-20.25X2.5       5'10            FCS                  660.00     1
102407   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DDIVER S1-19X2.13      5'4             FCS                  660.00     1
102411   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-NKBEARD S2-19X2.13     5'4             FUT                  660.00     1
102412   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DDIVER S1-19.25X2.25   5'6             FCS                  660.00     1
102415   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FRED S4-18.38X2.13     5'8             FUT                  650.00     1
102416   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP S1-18.38X2.13    5'8                                  655.00     1
102420   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP S3-18.25X2.13    5'8                                  655.00     1
102421   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-MBOAT S2-19.75X2.5     5'8             FUT                  670.00     1
102422   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-NKBEARD S1-19.75X2.38  5'8             FCS                  660.00     1
102426   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-POD S2-20X2.38         5'8             FUT                  660.00     1
102427   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DDIVER S2-19.78X2.44   5'9             FCS                  660.00     1
102436   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FRED S3-19X2.38        6'0             FCS                  650.00     1
102437   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-REDBEAU S2-18.75X2.38  6'0             FUT                  670.00     1
102439   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-SEMIPRO S5-18.88X2.31  6'0             FCS                  655.00     1
102440   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP S1-19.88X2.63    6'4             FCS                  665.00     1
102446   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-SMIPRO S5-19.75X2.63   6'4             FCS                  665.00     1
102454   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FTKNOX S1-19.5X2.63    6'6             FCS                  670.00     1
102458   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP S3-20X2.75       6'6             FCS                  675.00     1
102477   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-M13 S1-20.5X3          7'0             FCS                  715.00     1
102536   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-M13 S2-21.25X3         7'4             FUT                  715.00     1
102557   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-DAGGER S2-19.25X2.38   6'0             FUT                  660.00     1
102992   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FISHCUIT S1-20.25X2.75 5'8             FCS                  660.00     1
103086   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-BLK BEAU S1-19.25X2.75 6'6             FCS                  685.00     1
109262   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-6'0 MBM 18.25X2.25     6'0             FUT                  630.00     1
109521   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FTKNOX S1-19.13X2.44   6'4             FCS                  660.00     1
112580   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP CUSTOM           6'2             FCS                  680.00     1
112587   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP CUSTOM           6'4             FCS                  690.00     1
116449   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FSHCUIT D2-20X3.75     5'6             FUT                  660.00     1
116465   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-5'2 BISCUIT S2-19.75X2 5'2             FUT                  660.00     1
131808   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-BISCUIT CUST-FRENCH20. 5'10            FCS                  660.00     1
131981   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-WHIPQ S1-18.88X2.25    5'11            FCS                  705.00     1
132017   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER S1-19.88X2.63    6'4             FCS                  630.00     1
132462   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-POD S1-19.75X2.38      5'6             FCS                  660.00     1
132476   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER S1-19X2.38       6'0             FCS                  650.00     1
132484   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-ROOKIE S1-18.88X2.31   6'3             FCS                  660.00     1
132486   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-ROOKIE S2-19.25X2.44   6'5             FUT                  670.00     1
132507   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-WARP S2-19X2.31        5'9             FUT                  660.00     1
132508   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-BISCUIT S1-20.5X2.88   5'10            FCS                  660.00     1
132514   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYERQ S1-18.88X2.25   5'11            FCS                  680.00     1
132515   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-KWHIP S1-18.88X2.25    5'11            FCS                  655.00     1
132523   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER S1-19X2.38       6'0             FCS                  650.00     1
132526   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-PROTON S7-18.88X2.44   6'2             FCS                  650.00     1
132527   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER S1-19.88X2.44    6'4             FCS                  660.00     1
132562   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-SEMIPRO S1-18.88X2.31  6'2             FCS                  655.00     1
132567   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FLYER CUSTOM           6'0                                  650.00     1
134368   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FRED CUSTOM            5'8             FCS                  650.00     1
134370   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FRED CUSTOM            6'2             FCS                  650.00     1
134374   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FRED CUSTOM            6'4             FCS                  685.00     1
134380   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-FRED CUSTOM            6'6             FCS                  695.00     1
168937   CHANNEL ISLANDS S SFBD-SEMIPRO S5-18.25X2.25  5'9             FCS                  655.00     1