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Surfboard Packing Tips
“Look Steph, I fit in your board bag! Guess you’re bringing me along.” - Ruby Traveling with surfboards is exhausting, nerve-wracking, unglamorous, and yet, SO worth it. When surfing an...
Confessions of an Ex-Hoarder
The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. Recently, I moved out of my childhood home, and as my mom and I were cleaning out my room,...
What Wetsuit Thickness Do I Need for San Diego?
Southern California is known for its consistently warm weather, beautiful beaches, tan bodies and of course, surfing. From rippable beach breaks like Blacks to the reefs of Seaside and San...
Surf Etiquette: A Refresher Course
Ah, summer, a wonderful time for tourists and residents alike to enjoy the beautiful beaches of San Diego. While there’s plenty of room for all of us, crowded lineups lead...
Full Speed Ahead
Travel addicted - hiking to the peak of Mt. Masada, Israel, 2015 As I mentioned in a previous post – I have some pretty big plans for upcoming travels! As...
Summer Surfboard Guide
At first, I was going to write a post for all of you about various types of boards that are great for summer, but as I sat down and thought...
Hansen's Instagram Giveaway Contest
Its GIVEAWAY TIME! Our friends at Famous Surf @famoussurf are giving YOU the biggest Instagram Giveaway we have ever done! It includes everything pictured here:1 6' Deluxe Famous Board Bag1 6' Woodlake Knit...
No Place Like Home (in Encinitas CA)
That’s me at Pipes a few months ago. Photo by Chris Grant Hi there! My name is Stephanie Schechter, and I am a 21-year-old surfer and team rider for Hansens!...
Hansen's Annual Fourth Of July Sale
Score amazing deals at our Annual 4th of July Sale! With up to 50% OFF of selected swimwear, sportswear, casual wear, backpacks, footwear, wetsuits and surfboards, there isn’t a better...
What You Need to Start Ocean Swimming
The sport of ocean swimming is not for everyone. It is particular to a certain type of person….one who eschews the comfort of a warm bed for full body immersion...
Peak to Peak Part 4 - Hawaii, Hap and Hobie: How Hansen Surfboards Took Shape
In Peak to Peak Part 4, we pick up with Don living on the North Shore of Oahu as he works to grow his surfboard shaping business to support his...
Shark Safety
SHARK SAFETY Recently, there have been several great white shark sightings from Orange County all the way down to our local Seaside Reef, with one non-fatal attack at San Onofre....