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Author Archive for Dave Christensen

Dave Christensen is a surfer/musician/artist based out of Laguna Beach, California.

Checking in with Stewart Surfboards

Checking in with Stewart Surfboards

Dave Christensen visits Bill Stewart of Stewart Surfboards in San Clemente

50 Things That Make Surfing Cool

50 Things That Make Surfing Cool

VW Vans. Gerry Lopez. Glassy Mornings. Cerveza. Dave Christensen dishes 50 things that make surfing cool.

Saving a Longboard

Saving a Longboard

Is it wise for a non-professional to try and fix a longboard that has snapped in two? Probably not. Therefore, I knew I had to go for it.

C.Martino.  Surf Shrines and Requiems

C.Martino. Surf Shrines and Requiems

C.Martino is a Southern California artist with a knack for turning old boards into something special

Nice Rack Review

Nice Rack Review

Want a simple storage solution for your quiver? Dave Christensen tries out the Nice Rack system.

Foam is a (Big) man’s best friend

Foam is a (Big) man’s best friend

Dave Christensen gives the bigger guys tips on sizing boards, with advice from …Lost’s Matt Biolos

Inside Matunas Organic Wax

Inside Matunas Organic Wax

An interview with the creator and owner of Matunas organic surf wax. Did you know you can help the environment AND stay glued to your board?

Buying A New Board?  Support Your Local Shaper

Buying A New Board? Support Your Local Shaper

Dave Christensen talks to Sean Tully about how he got into shaping, what benefits surfers might get from ordering a custom board, and his thoughts on changes in the shaping world.

10 Questions for 7 Surfers

10 Questions for 7 Surfers

Dave Christensen asks 7 surfers 10 questions ranging from their favorite post-surf meal to the eternal dilemma of Jack Johnson vs Donovan Frankenreiter

Buying A New Board?  Think Local

Buying A New Board? Think Local

Dave Christensen talks with Josh Tully about what to consider when buying a new board, shopping local, and breaking out of the mold when choosing a new shape. Part 1 of a two part series on shopping for a new board.