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Byron Bay Birthday Beach Bonanza
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 with Thanksgiving, so the sun...
Good Waves Come to Those Who Wait
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 way. As we know, things...
Distant Shores, Different Stores - Finbox Supply Co.
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 in to Hansen’s to pick...
Five Neat Things About Australia!
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 share some of the things...
The Great Van Hunt Part Two
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 I mentioned last week turned...
The Great Van Hunt
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 that I would be buying...
Snow Sale & Swap 2017
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 we will sell it for...
Singapore Struggles and Successes
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 to Australia to be painless...
Ski & Snowboard Rental & Repair
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 after work or school, there’s...
Onwards and Downwards
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 90% humidity, it is finally...
What Surfboard Is Right For You?
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 Shore. Prior to this, Don...
Surf AND Safari
Water buffalo, elephants, and crocodiles - oh my! During the last few days, I took a little break from the beach and traveled into the landlocked mountain town of Ella,...