Hansens Blog

The artwork for the Single Fin Mingle, all created by the talented Bradley King, is hands down some of the coolest art I have ever...

Just me in the big blue sea, in a Sol Soya swimsuit made of recycled materials. Photo by Remi Bedora. Although an annual Earth Day...

As all surfers know, when we step off the continent and paddle out, there is an inherent risk associated with this decision. To put it...

As the tour makes its way to West Oz for the third and final stop of the Australian leg, it’s with mixed emotions as a...

Long pants and boots? I don’t even know who I am anymore! After almost an entire year of avoiding truly chilly weather, I am taking...

Our board preference is one of the only things we don’t agree on! Last week, I received a special visitor from home: one of my...

Little cove last week, filled with some of the world’s best traditional longboarders is nostalgic, classic, and undeniably perfect. Photo: Casey Ripper, shot on Portra...

  What. Did. We. Just. Witness? The WSL Championship Tour was just greeted with one of the warmest “welcome-backs” ever. From office-dwelling weekend warriors to...

Saturday, March 24th - Saturday March 31st* Get up to 50% OFF Selected Swimwear, Sportswear, Wetsuits, Shoes, Sandals & more!**  Sale is in-store only.  ...

Perfect peelers and a rainbow in the background... what more can you ask for? This week, I’m up in Queensland for the 2018 Noosa Festival...

One of the rare non-rainy days we’ve had in the past couple of weeks. Photo: Ming Nomchong The first of March marks the Autumn solstice...

Can you spot the melon among all the mermaids? Photo by Katie White (Salty Hearts Photography) Last week, I was surfing at The Pass and...

The bare necessities. Although I am first and foremost a surfer, I am aware that some days, boards can be left on the beach, for...

No frogs were harmed in the making of this image. Photo: Blake Haslau Well guys, I learned something new last week. There is, in fact,...

Two popular surf spots with consistently decent surf: Swam- I mean... super secret spot! - and The Pass. So, I’ve come to the realization that...

Thursday, February 8th - Sunday, February 11th20% - 50% OFF Selected Skis & Snowboards(Select 2017/2018 Models Only), Boots & Bindings, Adult & Children's Clothing, Helmets, Goggles... and much more!**In-Store...

Three classics in one photo: a VW bus, a single fin longboard, and a one piece swimsuit. Anyone who knows me knows that I can...

One of my Last Meals at the Taco Stand, Shot on 35mm Film Since I’ve been away for about six months, I’ve taken some time...

Can you tell which pair is the new one, and which is the old? It has been just about 23 weeks since I left California,...

Underwater at The Pass, or sand-bottomed swimming pool? You decide. Photo: Shendell Hay Not unlike Southern California, late spring and early summertime are some of...

New year, same watermelon board. Photo by Shendell Hay. In recent years, I’ve noticed that to most people, New Years resolutions are so rarely accomplished...

The Weather Outside is... Tropical? While the holiday season in San Diego isn’t exactly frigid, we do have to bust out our 4’3 wetsuits and...

From California to Bali to Sydney to Java to Bali to Byron Bay... If only boxes could talk. Oh, sweet, sweet joy. Four months and...

We just got the limited edition Jack O'Neill wetsuits.  Below is the information on these one of a kind wetsuits.  We are not allowed to...

Well Loved: My trusty Surface and Coola sunscreen, D’Blanc sunnies, and Roxy hat have really protected my skin over three different continents these past four...

Winter is upon us, which means the northern hemisphere is about produce the purple blobs that get our hearts racing. Whether you already clicked “buy”...

When I was still in California, getting ready for my big adventure, I was proud of myself for how light I was packing. I thought...

Taking a Stroll Through the New Neighborhood. Photo by Michael Assim. Last Saturday, I reached the ripe old age of 22. Normally, my birthday coincides...

Originally, my plan for this post was to write about how I spent the last week roadtripping Australia’s east coast, surfing amazing waves along the...

I was worried I wouldn’t be able to find the shop... It wasn’t a problem. While I’m away from home, I unfortunately can’t just pop...

Oh yeah, it's super beautiful here. As I approach the one month mark since my arrival in Australia, I thought it would be fun to...

Always wear proper safety gear when using tools, kids. Don’t worry everyone (I’m sure you were all worried), I FOUND A VAN! The Mitsubishi Express...

The ‘82 Transporter that just wasn’t meant to be. Since the earliest stages of planning this trip, I have had the idea in my head...

2017 SNOW SALE & SWAP Starting this Saturday, October 28th through Friday, November 3rd,bring your gently used snow clothing and equipment into the shop and...

First there was rain, then there was a rainbow, but alas, there was no pot of gold. I expected my transit experience from Sri Lanka...

As the days begin to shorten, the early morning temperatures drop and the crisp winds chill the tips of your ears. Even in the evenings...

Thanks to photographer Robbie Jack, for trusting me not to send my board straight into his camera lens. After two months of tropical surf and...

Hansen’s officially started making surfboards in 1960 when legendary founder, Don Hansen, began shaping under his name in a small Hawaiian shack on the North...

Water buffalo, elephants, and crocodiles - oh my! During the last few days, I took a little break from the beach and traveled into the...

Remember that show “Pimp My Ride” ? There’s a new series in Sri Lanka called Pimp My Tuk-Tuk. I’m about halfway through my Sri Lankan...

Best seat in the house, Arugam Bay. Elliot Gray Photo Last Thursday, I packed up my boards and said goodbye to Indonesia. Two flights later...

You should have seen the other guy. Photo by Tyler Correll Last week, during the last day of my adventurous stay on Nusa Lembongan, the...

Having my best friend Morgan with me here makes home seem much less far away. Photo: Tyler Correll After two full weeks of fun in...

Hi, yes, I’ll take 100 of these lefts please. Jon Weiand Photo I finally made the mission out to Medewi late last week, and boy...

Whether you have never entered a surf competition, regularly participate, or are the proud parent of a shredding grom or even surfing dog, the waves...

Here in San Diego, we are lucky enough to be able to wear sandals nearly all year round. With so many different sandal companies and...

No shortage of watermelons here in Bali! I’ve made the pilgrimage to the promised land of Bali, Indonesia, and I could not be more excited...

Taiyaki is one of many famous sweets in Japan. It is a yummy pastry with sweet red-bean filling, traditionally shaped like a fish! A week...

School's almost back in session and we have some killers savings to have you looking stylish on day one! This Saturday, August 19th through Sunday,...

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of getting a brand new surfboard. From the smell of the resin on your car ride home to the...