We have gotten our first batch of the highly anticipated H3-Nexus fins from FCS. These fins have been a work in progress for quite some time and are now available. RRP $159.95
FCS Nexus – Kai Otton from FCS on Vimeo.
H3 NEXUS…IN STORE NOW!
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Quivers with Dane Reynolds Back to top
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VAMPIRATE Shapers Night Back to top
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Next up in our shapers night series, GNECH of VAMPIRATE surfboards will be in store this coming Friday the 11th of April . Purchase Any VAMPIRATE board off the rack or order a Custom on the night and receive $50 off the RRP. Ozzie Wright will be doing some painting in store, LTD edition Vampirate… -
Chilli's New FADER Back to top
Read MoreThe boys at Chilli Surfboards have been hard at work the last few months, dropping some new models that feel amazing both under the arm and under foot. Their latest creation, THE FADER, will be here just in time for when the waves arrive. The choice of board for shredder Mitch Coleborn, If you’re after… -
ASMF 11 Back to top
Read MoreThe Australian Surf Movie Festival is touring around the country next month, and is sure to be a cracker once again.Check out the dates below for a screening near you and make sure to check it out. AMAYSIM AUSTRALIAN SURF MOVIE FESTIVAL presented by GOPRO National Tour Jan/Feb 2014 – Dates and location NSW SYDNEY… -
JS Blak Box 2 Back to top
Read MoreA favourtie of many surfers (including this one) JS Industries have just released the Blak Box 2. We have a shipment that should be arriving today with a full size range of these bad boys and considering the forecast will be the perfect addition to anyones summer quiver. -
Super Surfboards Back to top
Read MoreSurfculture is now taking Custom orders for the range of Super Brand surfboards. The Choice of boards for Dion Agius, Here’s 2 models that we think suit the waves here in the Eastern Suburbs perfectly. Get in touch with us in store to order your new sled today!! -
DHD SURFBOARDS Now in SURFCULTURE Back to top
Read MoreSurfculture is happy to announce that we are now stocking DHD surfboards once again. Darren Handley grew up on Australia’s wave rich Gold Coast, a unique place in the World with regards to the high concentration of world famous waves and the talent the coast continually produces. It is the Gold Coast’s variety of waves… -
Taylor Steele's 'This Time Tomorrow' Back to top
Read MoreThe master of surf films Taylor Steele is set to release his latest, ‘This Time Tomorrow’ on October 21st. The film documents Craig Anderson and Dave Rastovich chasing one swell across the Pacific. If you are a fan of Sipping Jetstreams or Castles in the Sky, then this is well worth checking out. Heres a… -
Dane Reynolds' latest creation Back to top
01NewBoards, almerrick, Dane Reynolds, Fred Rubble, Kelly Slater, Proton Step-Up, Semi Pro, team-riders, UncategorizedadminComments OffPermalinkRead MoreOver the last few months everyone’s favourite surfing renegade Dane Reynolds has been testing his latest CI model THE DFR. One of the staff in store has been lucky enough to get one and was able to test it out in Indo. From his reports this board will out sell the Fred rubble ( big… -
Non stop!! Back to top
02Happenings, almerrick, BILLABONG, Chilli, Dane Reynolds, FCS, Fred Rubble, Future Fins, JS, Kelly Slater, Lee Stacey, Lost, ONEILL, Proton Step-Up, RIP CURL, Semi Pro, Stacey, team-riders, Uncategorized, WETSUITS, Wylie Moyes, XCELadminComments OffPermalinkRead MoreAutumn, the best time of year to be a surfer on the East coast. After a terrible(and wet) summer, the waves have really turned on the last few weeks. Consistent east swells being groomed by west winds and some really quality sandbanks around the place have produced lots of great waves. I hope everyone has… -
Kids Steamers 2012 Back to top
Read More2012 Kids Steamers We now have a full range of kids steamers in store. Brands in store Oneill Ripcurl Billabong Xcel Peak The Kids suits start at size 2 and go up to 16. We have only a small number in size 2 due to most brands starting at size 4 or 6 but will… -
Lost Surfboards Back to top
Read MoreLost Surfboards have delivered 3 new models into store. Sub Driver RRP $825 Mini Driver RRP $850 Rocket V2 RRP $825 We will only have a couple in stock but will take custom orders for any size requests. ( custom 4 to 6 weeks ) We also will be able to custom any other… -
Sticky WAX Back to top
Read MoreSticky wax has finally arrived. After all the talk re the Pro surfers using super sticky wax from Brazil. We now have some options that will give your board extra traction which will feel like you’re glued to your board. SEX WAX DREAM CREAM – warm to cool RRP $6.00 REALLY TACKY WARM – RRP… -
CI Sperm Whale Back to top
Read MoreThe Sperm Whale from Dane Reynolds will be arriving shortly, if your after something a little different for small waves then this could be of interest. The board will RRP for $825, if you want to reserve one give the store a call or email. -
Chris Friend 1st day Back to top
Read MoreChris has just moved to Sydney and will be working in store whilst at Uni and competing on the WQS. This clip was shot at Avalon during the Aus open. A Sydney Morning from Chris Friend on Vimeo. -
JS MONSTA Back to top
Read MoreThe JS Monsta has started arriving in store. We will have a full size range from 5’8 to 6’4 on the racks and will also be able to take custom orders. This model will have more width in the nose and tail but with a performance rail thickness. It has been used by Julian Wilson… -
Chilli Stepdown wins Aust Open Back to top
Read MoreThe Aust Open has just wrapped up down at Manly beach and young Aussie surfer Matt Banting has taken out both the junior and open divisions. The airs that Matt performed in the 1 to 2 feet conditions were amazing and his ability to land such a high percentage had the crowd speechless. Matt who… -
Pro boards Back to top
Read MoreThe Aust Open is in full swing down at Manly beach so we have been hunting down some of the top pros boards. We have managed to get Kolohe Andino’s Mayhem board and Mick Fanning Stacey board. If your keen to have a look drop in to the store and we will be able to… -
al merrick proton Back to top
Read MoreAl merrick proton boards have just arrived in store. we have a range of sizes starting at 6’0 to 6’4 and can custom anything else. The proton is a board for performance surfing, so if your looking for something different to the standard wider boards we have all been riding over summer then they may… -
surf culture grom surfboard section Back to top
Read MoreFor 2012 we are putting together a strong range of grom boards. We currently have boards in store from JS Industries, Stacey , Firewire , Chilli and Haydn shapes. We have boards from 5’2 to 5’10 across these brands and can place custom orders on any size required. We have also had some interest in… -
Takayama Almerrick Quong mals Back to top
Read MoreWe received a couple of nice mals in the last few days. Takayama In The Pink 9’1 Almerrick Quong 9’4 We have a full range of models in store and can custom order anything you want re sprays and sizes. -
Firewire Potatonator in stock at Surfculture Back to top
Read MoreFirewire have just delivered the Potatonator ( new 2012 model ) The board is a mixture of the Sweet potato and the Dominator, it has the wide tail , 5 fin set up of the Sweet Potato with the performance nose of the Dominator. The Potatonator will give you more options in wave heights and… -
KELLY SLATER'S FCS 'KNUBSTER' FIN AT SURF CULTURE… Back to top
Black Flag Whip, Channell, FCS, Fred Rubble, Kelly Slater, Kelly Slater, Semi Pro, UncategorizedPatComments OffPermalinkRead MoreKelly is always at the forefront of board and fin design. This year, on his way to his 11th World Title, he unleashed a new weapon to his arsenal. A tiny, snubby little trailer fin in his Quad set-up. He also scored two perfect 10’s with this set-up, so, you know it works. FCS have… -
SUMMER TIME AND THE LIVIN' IS EASY… Back to top
Read MoreNight surfing has been a regular occurrence down at Bondi this year. Firstly, during the Winter Festival, some savvy locals noticed that the lights from the temporary ice rink was giving off enough light to sample a fun left rip bowl without the manic daytime crowds. Earlier this week, Strongbow held an event to celebrate… -
GOPRO 2 HAS LANDED @ SURF CULTURE… Back to top
Read MoreThe GoPro 2 Surf Series has hit the shelves at Surf Culture. It’s been a while in waiting, but never fear…it’s finally here! 11 megapixels of joy! RRP $399.95… GoPro cameras are used by more pro surfers, surf filmmakers and stoked enthusiasts than any other camera in the world. The HD HERO2: Surf Edition is… -
GLOBE'S 0000 (YEAR ZERO) IS IN THE BUILDING… Back to top
Read MoreOne of the most highly anticipated surf films of 2011, Year Zero from Globe is now at Surf Culture. Have a read of how Globe describe their newest surf flick… GLOBE’S YEAR ZERO is not just another surf film… it’s set in a post-apocalyptic world, reminiscent of Mad Max or an HG Wells novel. It… -
CI NECKBEARD…SUMMER FROTH AT SURF CULTURE Back to top
Read MoreSurf Culture has got the biggest range of the CI NECKBEARD. Get in early and grab yourself one of Dane’s favorite free surf board. The NECKBEARD has gained some serious momentum over the last few months with Dane releasing footage of himself flaring on numerous right hand pointbreaks (Check out Dane’s blog marinelayerproductions.com and watch… -
THE JS REVOLUTION & ROCK N ROLL AT SURF CULTURE NOW… Back to top
Read MoreIt was another big day for board deliveries yesterday. If you’re looking for a new board, remember, Surf Culture will have it, or get it for you! Two of the boards we got yesterday are BRAND NEW from JS INDUSTRIES. First up is the REVOLUTION – a close relative of the hugely popular BLAK BOX…. -
STACEY 80'S BLAST AND SHOVELHEAD'S… Back to top
Read MoreCheck this thing out! This is a new model for 2011/12 from Lee Stacey called The 80’s Blast. It’s designed for summery conditions, a nice full little board, plenty of foam to keep your momentum through turns. This board was originally shaped for Rabbit Bartholemew, and after surfing it he was so blown away he… -
FUTURE FINS – TECHFLEX SERIES Back to top
Read MoreAfter a new set of fins?? Take a look at this clip from the guy’s at Futures in California. It’s brief, but straight to the point. If you’re after performance, then look no further… The Fin Connoisseur – Techflex Fins from Futures Fins on Vimeo. -
HS HYPTO KRYPTO…GET HYPNOTIZED! Back to top
Read MoreThe Hypto Krypto has entered the building. Your Summer will never be the same after riding one of these little gems. You know the clips…Craig Anderson has mesmerized us all with his flair on this board from G-Land to Desert Point and in the latest Kai Neville flick, Lost Atlas. They go in small mush,… -
VANS have arrived!!! Back to top
Read MoreJust in time for summer, we have some killer styles in the VANS Surf and Classics range. Starting at $89.95 Come in and check ‘em out! -
BLACK APACHE SURFBOARDS AT SURF CULTURE… Back to top
Read MoreSome Black Apache ‘Mini Simmons’ are on their way down to Sydney. They should be at Surf Culture by the weekend. If you’ve been after a ‘Mini Simmons’ for a while, do yourself a favor and check these guys out. Jesse Watson has done an amazing job on these boards, all are hand crafted on… -
JS FOR PARKO, JULIAN WILSON & ACE BUCHAN Back to top
FCS, FORGET ME NOT, JS, JS Prodigy, Julian Wilson, PRODIGY, STEP-UP, UncategorizedPatComments OffPermalinkRead MoreThe good times just keep on rolling at Surf Culture. We’ve gotten through electrical fault we had earlier this week and now we’ve opened a box from our friends on the Gold Coast, JS Industries. What a box it was! Full of boards that were destined for Joel Parkinson, Julian Wilson and Ace Buchan. They… -
CI FRED RUBBLE ROUND TAIL – KELLY'S CHOICE… Back to top
Read MoreThe board that Kelly rode to the finals in NY and Trestles has caused a bit of a stir. What was it? Was it his Semi Pro? No, it was a modified version of Connor Coffin’s Fred Rubble. Already a super functional board for beach break style conditions with it’s Rounded Square Tail, Kelly decided… -
CHILLI HABANERO…NEW MODEL IN STORE… Back to top
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STACEY 'SHOVEL HEAD' AT SURF CULTURE… Back to top
Read MoreLee Stacey has been busy in his lab coming up with some new boards to get your surf froth on. Yesterday we got a fresh batch of his new Shovel Head model. This board is the ultimate shorey demon and will make sure you’re getting more than your fair share of waves this summer. It… -
BLACK APACHE SURFBOARDS ARE COMING TO SURF CULTURE… Back to top
Read MoreGet a look at these insane looking Black Apache surfboards. Hand shaped on the Gold Coast, Australia, and soon to be on the shop floor at Surf Culture. We have some of their Mini Simmons boards arriving first, and then we will be taking delivery of the Hullabaloo. One of our regular customers, Justin, has… -
CI FRED RUBBLE…KELLY SLATER STYLE! Back to top
Channell, Fred Rubble, Kelly Slater, Proton Step-Up, Semi Pro, UncategorizedPatComments OffPermalinkRead MoreKelly was ripping this year in Tahiti on his modified Fred Rubble boards. He’s been playing around with these boards for a while and had added a round tail and a 5 fin set-up. They proved themselves so well that Kelly took a bunch to Tahiti and ended up winning the event. To coincide with… -
O'NEILL, RIP CURL, BILLABONG, XCELL MEGA WETSUIT SALE!!! Back to top
Read MoreWe’ve still got some great deals on all 2011 Winter Steamers…all brands are on sale. There has been a great response from all our customers with these WILD prices! You will get some great savings at Surf Culture on O’Neill, Rip Curl, Billabong, Xcell and Peak wetsuits. Sizes are moving fast, so don’t wait too… -
KAI NEVILLE'S LOST ATLAS IS HERE… Back to top
CRAIG ANDERSON, Dane Reynolds, Dion Agius, Globe, Jamie O'Brien, Julian Wilson, Kelly Slater, Taylor Steele, Uncategorized, Wade GoodallPatComments OffPermalinkRead MoreEasily the most hyped surf flick of 2011, Lost Atlas is now in store. After the premiere in Sydney on Tuesday night, they’ve wasted no time in making sure it’s in your DVD players by the weekend. With the weather setting in and an ugly Easterly ‘Devil Wind’ about to plague our shores for the… -
MASSIVE WETSUIT SALE… Back to top
Read MoreWe’re having a MASSIVE wetsuit sale! This is without a doubt, the BIGGEST WETSUIT SALE we’ve ever had!! We have all the TOP brands in stock, in all sizes and categories. Top-end suits that are normally $579.95 are now $379.95…that’s CRAZY! Surf Culture has suits for all budgets, so make sure that you choose Surf… -
PENNY SKATEBOARDS… Back to top
Read MorePossessed to skate? Penny Skateboards have been hard to come by of late. There has been a massive interest in these boards for a while now, and now they are the must have skatey for just about everyone who rolls. We have a fresh batch arriving in store sometime next week. We have a waiting… -
CHANNEL ISLANDS & CHILLI SECOND HAND BOARDS IN STORE… Back to top
Read MoreBeing the purveyors of fine surf craft, we have been able to get our hands on some of the best second hand surfboards we could find. This week we managed to snavel some sweet boards from Mitch Coleborn, Dusty Payne, Chippa Wilson, Wade Goodall and Kai Otton, plus more from a few up and comers…. -
CHANNEL ISLANDS R-R-R REMIX… Back to top
Read MoreThe good folks at Channel Islands have been bringing the goods this year. Board after board to keep you and I happy surfers. The Remix is a board that was going to be, then it wasn’t, and now it is. It’s been the board of choice for surfers like Jordy Smith, Dusty Payne and Bobby… -
…LOST SURFBOARDS! NEW MODELS IN STORE NOW!!! Back to top
Read MoreSo, it’s been a while since there has been anything on here…it’s not that there hasn’t been stuff to put up or tell you guy’s about, it’s just that I’ve been away on a well earned break. The boy’s in store have made sure the goods are still flowing and the boards keep arriving. Here… -
Happenings Back to top
Read MoreWinter has struck with a vengeance the last few weeks and so have the swells we’ve been getting. I hope everyone’s been getting their fix and soaking it all up. Excuse our lack of updates lately but our regular IT Dude, Liam has escaped the cold and is sampling the warm waters of Mexico. From… -
YABBA DABBA DOOOO!!! FRED HAS ENTERED THE BUILDING… Back to top
Read MoreThe NEW ‘Fred Rubble’ by CI and Conner Coffin has landed at Surf Culture. The store has already had a few phone calls regarding these boards, so they’re gonna be hot! The best way to describe this board would be as a ‘hotted-up’ Flyer. It still carries the volume you need in your everyday surf,… -
JS 'PRODIGY' IS COMING… Back to top
Read MoreJS is set to release a new model called ‘The Prodigy’ later this year. I can’t say to much, but if you liked the Kingpin, then this board will be right up your alley. This board has been in the pipeline since last November and has been tested thoroughly by Parko, Luke Egan, JS and… -
PSYCHEDELIC GERM & THE ANDO… Back to top
CRAIG ANDERSON, Dane Reynolds, FIRBREFLEX, HAYDEN SHAPES, Innersection, PSYCHEDELIC GERM, THE ANDO, UncategorizedPatComments OffPermalinkRead MoreFresh outta the factory come some of the Psychedelic Germ’s and The Ando model. Hayden has been working very closely alongside both, the super casual Craig Anderson and the super creative Warren Smith. These boards are great for the waves we ride on a regular basis, a bit chubby, a little bumpy and always pretty… -
CI 'FRED RUBBLE' IS ALMOST HERE… Back to top
Read MoreThe boards, they just keep on coming! We will be getting our first batch of the brand new ‘Fred Rubble’ in the next few days/weeks. This board looks really fun! I managed to sneak a peek of this board when CI dropped some boards over last week. They had one in the car under wraps…it… -
WINTER 2011 RUBBER… Back to top
Read MoreTo celebrate the first ‘official’ day of Winter, we are making it easier for you to get out of bed for the early, by offering you 20% off any wetsuit in store. That’s a pretty good incentive to ditch the old steamer, full of holes and leaky seams, and upgrade to a nice, warm, fully… -
CHILLI CAYENNE & 7 CURVE… Back to top
Read MoreChilli has been having a great response with his new models, the Cayenne and the 7 Curve. He’s always pushing his boards and thrives on feedback from everyone, from the pros to the local guy’s down the beach. Because of this, he has added a few new dimensions to these models, making them even more… -
'THE DAGGER' BY CHANNEL ISLANDS… Back to top
Read MoreEvery now and then we have a week where we get a tonne of new boards, and this week is one of them. It’s been tough coming to work and seeing another new board that you need to add to your quiver. If it keeps going like this I’ll have to move house just to… -
NPJ QUARTET'S & TAKAYAMA'S… Back to top
Beach Break, Matuse, Neal Purchase Jnr, Quartet, Rake Surfboards, Scorpion, Takayama Surfboards, UncategorizedPatComments OffPermalinkRead MoreThis week, the website had been overtaken by an evil force that wouldn’t allow me to update it with any of the gems we’ve had flowing through the doors this week. It’s all back on track now. First up, we have some of Neal Purchase Jr’s sweet little Quartet’s in stock. 100% hand shaped in… -
GOPRO HERO… Back to top
Read MoreWe’ve had a lot of inquiries about the GoPro Surf Camera and now we are proud to announce that Surf Culture is an Authorized dealer of these amazing cameras. We should be getting delivery of our first batch in the coming days, so keep an eye out for these! Now you’ll be able to capture… -
STOKED AND BROKE… Back to top
Read MoreAre you tired of high performance surf movies? If you are, then check out the new flick ‘Stoked and Broke’. It follows two guy’s on a trip around San Diego riding boards they’ve made themselves. Have a look below and see what the fuss is about… From the creator of ‘Toms Creation Plantation’ Cyrus Sutton… -
JS 'FORGET ME NOT' SURF CULTURE EXCLUSIVE… Back to top
Read MoreThe much anticipated release of the NEW ‘Forget Me Not’ from JS has come early for Surf Culture. Be one of the first guys to have one of these under your feet. We have a size range from 6’0 – 6’3 in stock at the moment, fresh from the factory this afternoon. They are so… -
JS FORGET ME NOT…COMING SOON! Back to top
Read MoreOver the last few weeks we have been getting a lot of inquiries in regards to the Forget Me Not. This is the board that Parko won Bells on over the Easter Break in pumping waves. Surf Culture has a size range of these arriving in the next few weeks in time for the release… -
GET EVIL ON THE HELLFIRE… Back to top
Read MoreAfter a long wait, the Hellfire is finally here. If you’ve been riding a small wave grovel machine for the last few months, let’s be honest, most of us probably have, and you’re ready to jump back on your shortboard but don’t have the paddle power you’re used to, the this is for you. Have… -
THE NECKBEARD IS HERE…MMM NECKBEARD. Back to top
Channell, Dane Reynolds, Future Fins, NECK BEARD, Proton Step-Up, UncategorizedPatComments OffPermalinkRead MoreYou’ve all been waiting so patiently as we have given you little teasers about The Neck Beard. I can now tell you that the VERY FIRST BATCH of The Neck Beard is EXCLUSIVELY available at Surf Culture. Let me tell you, these boards look insane. They all come with Future Fins, as these are Dane’s… -
THEY'RE IN! FCS JW-PG FINS… Back to top
Read MoreFinfreaks unite! The brand new Julian Wilson signature fin has arrived in store, just in time for the Easter break. They are a medium sized fin, and would suit the surfer looking for a little more release out of their turns. RRP $134.95 Julian Wilson Signature Fin – JW-1 from FCS on Vimeo. -
A DINGO'S TALE… Back to top
Read MoreYou’ve all been patiently awaiting the arrival of Deano’s new film, ‘A Dingo’s Tale’. I can happily tell you all that it is here and you won’t be let down. There’s some great surfing, as you would expect. The Backdoor Pipe and Kirra footage is pretty incredible. Come and get your copy! “A Dingo’s Tale”… -
2011 WINTER WETSUITS AT SURF CULTURE NOW… Back to top
Read MoreThe morning’s are getting colder, the sun isn’t as strong for the arvo surf and the water is slowly making it’s way to the mid teens. It’s time to start thinking about what steamer is the right one for you, and luckily, I’ve taken the time to break it down and make it all a… -
GLOBE 0000…. Back to top
Read MoreGlobe are set to release their follow up movie to Secret Machine. It’s called Year Zero (0000) and features some incredible surfing from Taj Burrow, Dion Agius, Nate Yeomans, Yadin Nichol and the Hobgoods. Shot entirely on film, which is a rarity in today’s now,now,now era of modern surfing. Check out the teaser below and… -
CI NECKBEARD IS GETTING NEAR… Back to top
Read MoreThese pictures are a sneak preview of the first Neckbeard’s back from the glassers…get your orders in, because these bad-boy’s are going to be hotter than a Vindaloo. To reserve your Neckbeard, email, call, or drop in to the shop and we’ll get you onto one before you know it… -
IT'S COMING… Back to top
Read MoreNow’s the time of year where you’ll probably start thinking about, or locking in your Indo trip. It’s the time of year where the water starts to cool down at home, and those swells march up past West Oz and grace the shores of Indonesia. It’s hard not to get excited about warm water, blue… -
FCS JW-1 PG FINS… Back to top
Read MoreThe new Julian Wilson fin from FCS is about to hit the shelves in the coming weeks. Julian has had a big year with the release of his film, ‘Scratching The Surface, and then qualifying for the WCT Dream Tour. The development of Julian’s fin started early in 2010. During filming for ‘Scratching the Surface’… -
CI 'NECKBEARD' BY DANE REYNOLDS COMING MAY… Back to top
Read MoreThe brand new NECKBEARD will be here in store at Surf Culture in May. Dane Reynolds is easily one of the most exciting and creative surfer’s of the modern generation. People will take notice of this board with it’s wild looking chopped square tail. The NECKBEARD’S will be available exclusively with Future Fins. Get your… -
HAYDEN SHAPES…NEW MODELS COMING SOON! Back to top
CRAIG ANDERSON, Dane Reynolds, FIRBREFLEX, HAYDEN SHAPES, PSYCHEDELIC GERM, THE ANDO, UncategorizedPatComments OffPermalinkRead MoreEarlier this week, Hayden Cox came in to say g’day and show us some of his new models. Two that really stood out were The Ando and the Psychedelic Germ ( Warren Smith, Dane, Jordy and Ando love this board!). These two boards are very different from one another, but would go well together in… -
JULIAN WILSON WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO SURF… Back to top
Read MoreCheck this clip of Julian Wilson surfing on the Sunshine Coast. It also looks as though he is riding a …Lost ‘Sub Scorcher’. If it doesn’t make you want to surf your local mushy beachie, then what’s up? Oh yeah, Nike 6.0 will be available at Surf Culture soon!! RAIN MAN 2 from Julian Wilson… -
FIREWIRE 'HELLFIRE' NOW AVAILABLE… Back to top
Read MoreThere has been a lot of interest in the ‘HELLFIRE’ from Firewire over the last few months. I can happily say that Surf Culture is lucky enough to have the first of these boards in Australia. We have the RapidFire version here in store NOW!!! The HELLFIRE is a ‘contemporary Hybrid’, taking the best characteristics… -
CI CHEESE STICK…IN STORE NOW! Back to top
Read MoreAnother fresh model from Channel Islands arrived in store yesterday, the Cheese Stick. The Cheese Stick is the board of choice for West Australian surfer, Yadin Nicol. Have a read below…RRP $810. THE CHEESE STICK :: MODEL DESCRIPTION We worked with Yadin Nicol to completely redesign his quiver to excel in the average conditions on… -
TIAGO PIRES, SUNNY GARCIA & SHEA LOPEZ… Back to top
Read MoreWith the madness of the Quiksilver Pro now over, the time has come for the surfers to swap, trade and pick up new boards. Tiago Pires, who impressed everyone with his powerful surfing, has dropped off a few off his boards from the event. We also have a few here from Shea Lopez and Hawaiian… -
CI 'SEMI PRO' INSTORE NOW… Back to top
Read MoreThe first of the NEW models for 2011 started to arrive this morning. There are some great looking boards about to arrive on our doorstep, so keep a lookout. In the meantime, feast your eyes on these boards. We have some great looking EPOXY DUMPSTER DIVER’S – one of which lasted about two minutes before… -
TAMARAMA SOFTLITE CLASSIC 2011… Back to top
Read MoreBack in early February, the 2011 Tamarama Softlite Classic was held. It hadn’t been held in at least ten years, and subsequently went down on what was the hottest day of the 2011 Summer. The waves were a fun 2ft, fanned by a persistent NW offshore wind which stayed all day, only turning NE as… -
WYLIE MOYES… Back to top
Read MoreCheck out this clip of Surf Culture team rider and all round good bloke, Wylie Moyes. The last few years have seen Wylie really step-up in his surfing. With trips to Tahiti, Hawaii and numerous trips up and down the coast notched into his belt, 2011 is looking good! This little clip was put together… -
MEGA BOARD SALE, JS, CHILLI, MERRICK, DAHLBERG, XANADU, LOST… Back to top
Read MoreIt’s that time of year! We need to clear some space for some new models that are about to hit the racks in the next few weeks. There are some great deals to be had on some of the best shapers around. If you’re looking to save some coin, check out the list of boards… -
CHANNEL ISLANDS COMING SOON… Back to top
Channell, Cheese Stick, Dane Reynolds, Kelly Slater, Kelly Slater, MBM+, NECK BEARD, Proton Step-Up, REMIX, Semi Pro, Uncategorized, WARPPatComments OffPermalinkRead MoreIt’s always pretty exciting when you get to see what’s new and what’s about to hit the shelves. Channel Islands has a few new models ALMOST ready for release. You can expect to see this boards, here at Surf Culture in the coming weeks. In the meantime, feast your eyes on this little teaser of… -
AL MERRICK VS WADE GOODALL… Back to top
Read MoreIf you’ve seen the latest episode of Creative Destruction, then you’ve probably seen Wade Goodall flaring on a few Al Merrick’s. He was riding a MBM+ and a Whip. Wade surf’s smooth. We’ve got a few of his boards here in the store at the moment, they probably won’t be here for very long. Check… -
FIREWIRE GROMFLEX NOW AVAILABLE AT SURF CULTURE… Back to top
Read MoreThe Gromflex Series is a morphed down version of our high performance Flexfire series. It was designed for all those frothing Groms who paddle deeper, take off on anything and smash and boost above the lip. The designs feature slightly thicker and wider noses than the Flexfires, combined with a thicker tail area, and slightly… -
Z-FLEX,VANS & PENNY… Back to top
Read MoreZ-Flex skateboards are here now! If you’ve ever seen Dogtown and Z-Boys, then you will know about the infamous Zephyr Team. Jay Adams was a part of the Zephyr Team, and has gone down in surfing/skateboard law as an underground legend. Surf Culture now stocks a range of Jay Adams and Jimmy Plummer series Z-Flex… -
FIREWIRE SWEET POTATO…IN STOCK NOW!HELLFIRE, COMING SOON! Back to top
Read MoreFirewire’s super popular Sweet Potato has just landed back in store after a short hiatus. Currently, we have 5’2″ and 5’4″ in stock, but we will be receiving more as soon as they become available. I wouldn’t sleep on these for too long, because they’ll be out the door in no time! While we are… -
LIMITED EDITION CI U.S.A ROB MACHADO MOTORBOATS… Back to top
Read MoreFrom time to time, when we get boards delivered, we get a pleasant surprise when things turn up that we have forgotten about. Today was no exception. Straight from Santa Barbara, California, USA and smelling super fresh, two LIMITED EDITION U.S SHAPED, Motorboat’s arrived. We have a 5’6 and 5’8 that are numbered 27 and… -
CHILLI BIRDS-EYE… Back to top
Read MoreJust found this little clip of Chilli team rider, Ellis Ericson tearing it up on the NEW Birds-Eye. Take a peek, get psyched and come and get one! RRP $750 Chilli Surfboards- The Birds Eye from Josh Simpson on Vimeo. -
JS MODCO & MYSTERY… Back to top
Read MoreSome new JS models arrived yesterday afternoon. It was a pleasant surprise opening the boxes and discovering the MODCO and the Mystery. Both models look amazing. JS has hit the spot with these ones! MODCO The Taylor Steele movie “Modern Collective” is noted as a break through movie showcasing new age surfing. Jordy Smith stars… -
SUMMER LOVIN'… Back to top
BIRDS EYE, Black Flag Whip, CD2, Channell, Chilli, CI Motorboat, FCS, firewire, Future Fins, JS, Kelly Slater, Lee Stacey, Red Peppa, Red Peppa, Rob Machado, Stacey, Sweet Potato, UncategorizedPatComments OffPermalinkRead MorePhoto: Nick Sheffield Happy New Year! With the madness of December over and January kicking into gear we thought it would be cool to show you what models have been the most popular over the last few months. 2010 was the year for shorter, wider and thicker models hitting the shelves. These boards make sense… -
LEE STACEY, MICK FANNING AND THE CD2… Back to top
Read MoreEarlier this year Lee Stacey was at Huntington Beach, CA, for the US Open. He shaped a bunch of boards and one of those was for Mick Fanning. The board he was given was a new high performance fish for the smaller days. Have a read of the model description… CD2 • Small Wave MACHINE… -
CI Motorboat & Chilli Cayene…IN STORE NOW! Back to top
Read MoreOne of the pleasures of working at a store like Surf Culture is when something fresh and exciting comes through the door. Yesterday afternoon we were lucky enough to take delivery of two brand new models from two of the worlds premiere surfboard shapers, Al Merrick and Chilli. We’ve got the FIRST batch of the… -
Dion Agius in store 17th December… Back to top
Read MoreOne of the NEW generation’s most exciting freesurfer’s, Dion Agius will be here at Surf Culture on the 17th December from 5pm. There will be a bunch of giveaway’s, stickers to cover the neighborhood and your dog with, Rockstar Energy Drink to hype you beyond belief and 20% off all Globe stuff in store. We’ll… -
Rob Machado's Motorboat… Back to top
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Who is JOB???? Back to top
Read MoreJamie O’Brien is a surfer that you either love or hate. He’s outspoken on a range of topics when it comes to surfing. There is no denying that he rules the line-up at Pipe and is an exciting surfer to watch at any break around the world. His latest film, Who is JOB? has just… -
NEW CHILLI MODELS…CAYENNE & BIRDS EYE Back to top
Read MoreFresh Chilli! The master himself has been busy in the shaping bay during the last few months chopping up some of the hottest chillies on earth. Two new models to hit the racks here at Surf Culture in the coming day’s are the Birds Eye and the Cayenne (KN). Both boards are very different from… -
KID CREATURE X DANE REYNOLDS… Back to top
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Surf Culture will be one of a very LIMITED number of stores stocking Kid Creature. Kid Creature is a clothing label from Newport Beach, California. The tee’s artwork is done by 11 wonder kid, Calvin Saxton. Calvin has become a bit of a hit around his local beach and… -
MITCH CREWS & JACK FREESTONE HANGIN' IN THE USA… Back to top
Read MoreTwo of Australia’s most exciting young surfer’s at the moment would have to be Mitch Crews and Jack Freestone. They’ve been spending a bit of time in California over the past few months destroying their waves. Mitch rides Lee Stacey’s and Jack rececently signed up with JS Industries. Mitch is riding The Guild in this… -
…LOST SKATEBOARDS… Back to top
Read MoreWant a new surfboard but can’t find the coin for one? Well, this may be the solution for you! Californian madman, Matt Biolos has created a range of skate decks for cruising the mean streets of your local neighborhood while the surf is flat or just not doing it’s thing. The decks are based on… -
CHILLI BOARD TEST… Back to top
Read MoreThe time may be approaching for a new board. You may be a little confused or uncertain as to what type of board you’re after. Thankfully, Chilli team rider, James Woods has been filming a few sessions of late on a few new models and a few of Chilli’s faves. Take a look at this… -
AL MERRICK BLACK FLAG WHIP… Back to top
Read MoreYou snooze, you lose…Local surfer and Surf Culture regular, Jason, snapped up this piece of history yesterday morning. With Kelly claiming 10 World Titles, it’s easy to think that this board will be worth a dollar or two in the future. We were fortunate enough to be sent one of the 75 LIMITED EDITION Black… -
TAKAYAMA SURFBOARDS… Back to top
Read MoreHere at Surf Culture we are stoked to offer some of the finest surfboard’s available. Donald Takayama is an absolute legend of the shaping craft. Donald Takayama is a critically acclaimed surfboard designer/shaper and has been building surfboards his whole life. Out of necessity he started shaping wood boards from old railway ties near his… -
Back In the Neighbourhood… Back to top
Read MoreIt’s been a while since I posted on here, I’ve been lazy, OK, I lie, I was up on the Gold Coast for 5 days and managed to snag a swell at the Superbank which had the blessed winds from the South to go with it. While I was there I broke in my new… -
Taylor Steele's 'Innersection'… Back to top
Read MoreVoyeurism in 2010 is bigger than ever. Surfing in 2010 is bigger than ever. Taylor Steele came up with the idea to let the public decide who should star in his next flick. The freesurfing platform of Innersection was launched, and you decided on who’s clips blew your mind. It will feature some of the… -
Chilli 'Red Peppa' & Cayenne Curve…Best When Fresh. Back to top
Read MoreThe new Chilli ‘ Purple Peppa’ skateboard, limited to 200 worldwide is coming. It’s a replica of the ‘Purple Peppa’ surfboard, funnily enough. This board is best ridden up to 4ft smaller than your regular shortboard and goes great on smooth footpaths cruising to the shops for some bread or rolling down the hill to… -
Chilli Surfboards, Behind The Scenes… Back to top
Read MoreChilli and Co. have been busy of late getting their new models ready for release. You’ve probably seen the new 7 Curve here at Surf Culture, but rest assured, they’ve got a few surprises up their sleeve yet. They have a few new models scheduled for release later this year for the warm Summer months… -
CHANNEL ISLANDS & KELLY SLATER'S 'BLACK FLAG WHIP'… Back to top
Read MoreThe first of the BRAND NEW model from Channel Islands, the ‘Black Flag Whip’ has arrived this afternoon. This is the board of choice for one of the world’s best surfers, Kelly Slater. It’s been a work in progress for some time now, and it’s finally ready for you to ride! This board looks a… -
MELALI – THE DRIFTER SESSIONS… Back to top
Read MoreIf you have seen The Drifter and thought it was lacking on the ‘surf’ front, ‘Melali’ is flick for you! Rob Machado met up with various friends for sessions at some of the best waves the Indonesian islands have to offer. His cohorts included Dane Reynolds, Kelly Slater, Kalani Robb, Shane Dorian, Dan Molloy, Mike… -
FIREWIRE 'SWEET POTATO'… Back to top
Read MoreThe first batch of the Sweet Potato has landed in store today! This is the ULTIMATE small wave machine designed by Dan Mann. Dan say’s that “the outline is the most striking change from the status quo. The Sweet Potato dramatically changes the ratio between the length and width of a board but still allowing… -
THE SEAGLASS PROJECT 'TUNA'… Back to top
Read MoreIf you’re looking for something different to ride this Summer, then this could be what you’re looking for. For years top pros and shapers have been saying that flex characteristics will be the next frontier in terms of surfboard design and performance. With our ever increasing knowledge of Carbon railed and stringer-less boards giving parabolic… -
7S SUPERFISH & SUPERFISH XL… Back to top
Read MoreThe 2011 range of the 7S SUPERFISH have arrived in store. This board has been hugely popular over the last few years for thousands of surfers around the world. The secret to the success of the Super Fish is in its design. The most obvious one is the step deck, this gives the board a… -
My Eyes Won't Dry 3 & High 5… Back to top
Read MoreBrian Conely has been filming his latest flick, My Eyes Won’t Dry 3 “Tubular Addiction over the last three years. He has visited mainland Mexico, Indonesia, the South Pacific and anywhere that has big barrels that he can stand tall in. Conely is definitely the master of hand-held point-of-view camera work and in this installment… -
Wylie Moyes… Back to top
Read MoreWylie scored during that recent run of swell we had. A tonne of hours were spent behind the wheel scouting the coast for the goods. As you can tell by the photos, they got what they were after. All photos were shot by Nick bannehr, a 19 yr old kid from Tamarama in Sydney’s East…. -
JS SUMMER BOARDS… Back to top
Read MoreSummer is almost here, you can feel it in the air and you can see it with the increasing crowds in the water. To help ease your summer surfing frustrations, JS have developed their small wave quiver consisting of the BlakBox, Kingpin, Nitro and V2.1 models. We have just got our hands on some exact… -
Morey & Alex Bunting… Back to top
Read MoreMorey Boogie have released their brand new 2011 range. Included in this range is the Mach 7XP and Alex Bunting models. Al is a local Tamarama bodyboarder who honed his skills in the waves around home and has taken that skill and knowledge and pushed the limits in some of the planets heaviest of waves,… -
Chilli 'Project Black'… Back to top
Read MoreWhat is Project Black? Read on and see… PROJECT BLACK Project Black is our research & development project where we put upcoming models in the hands of our team riders to test the boards under all types of conditions. We take a lot of pride in every model we release so it’s important that we… -
Lee Stacey… Back to top
Read MoreLocal kid, and Surf Culture grommet, Bailey Richards came in on Saturday and picked up his brand new 4’11 (yep, 4’11!!!!) Lee Stacey. If you see a kid flying by on a bright orange board, it’s most probably Bailey. Custom orders are available in store. Check out www.staceysurfboards.com -
SCRATCHING THE SURFACE, IN STORE NOW… Back to top
Read MoreThe highly anticipated new DVD, Scratching The Surface, a film showcasing the talents of Julian Wilson has arrived in store. This kid has been heralded as a modern day surf messiah. His surfing talent is incredible. Grab your copy at Surf Culture now! -
Team Riders… Back to top
Read MoreWe’ve been busy smoothing out the kinks on the site over the last few weeks. In this time, we’ve added a section under the ‘About’ header, which can be found in the top right corner of the homepage. We’ve included a NEW ‘Team Riders’ section in there also. We will endeavor to update this as… -
Red Peppa… Back to top
Read MoreHere is a sneak peek of the new Red Peppa from Chilli. It will be available in November… The Red Peppa has a low fast entry to get through flat sections. A deep double concave which keeps transition from rail to rail very smooth. The rounded square v-tail in conjunction with 3″ flat panels out… -
THE BEAN… Back to top
Read MoreThe new Aloha Bean is now available in store in SLXC. SLXC is a lightweight stringerless bi-axial carbon epoxy construction. The Bean is essentially a hybrid model more commonly referred to as a pod, the difference being this particular board is still considered high performance. Ideally suited to small-to-medium size surf, the Bean offers a… -
Deus Ex Machina… Back to top
Read MoreDeus Ex Machina (God of Machine) roared into Australia’s cultural consciousness in 2006, with some neatly customized motorcycles and a quaint notion that doing something is more fun than just owning something. Deus set out to celebrate a culture of creativity. The headquarters/showroom/cafe at Camperdown, in Sydney, immediately became a shrine to resourcefulness and street-honest… -
INSIGHT X-WING 2… Back to top
Read MoreMatt Penn has released a fresh version of the ever popular X-Wing model. The X-Wing was first popularized by Ozzie Wright and has been a favorite for the Summer months for a bunch of guys. Kai Otton has been preparing his quiver for France and this board will be making an appearance. RRP $730 -
NOW…CHIPPA WILSON Back to top
Read MoreAnalog’s Chippa Wilson is getting ready to release his first profile movie, titled ‘Now’. The film has been filmed and directed by Riley Blakeway. It also features Dion Agius, Warren Smith, Andrew Doheny and Thom Pringle. Chippa is a big contender for the $50K up for grabs in the Kustom Air Strike with his latest… -
JS KONFUSION. NOW IN STOCK! Back to top
Read MoreWe now have the brand new JS KONFUSION model in store. It would make a great addition to any quiver. You should ride this board 1-2″ shorter than your regular board. RRP $765. KONFUSION Once in a while you get that winning model that everyone can enjoy in all conditions from 1- 6 feet. Someone… -
They're here… Back to top
Read MoreLast night, Chilli delivered the BRAND NEW 7 Curve. These boards look and feel incredible! The 7 Curve has been a work in progress for a while, and now it’s ready for you to ride… The Chilli 7curve has a subtle consistent rocker making it the curviest board in our range. The full board rocker… -
Lee Stacey S3… Back to top
Read MoreLee Stacey is a shaper that you should know. He is a Sydney based shaper, living on the Northern Beaches. Lee has perfected his craft over the years by shaping alongside JS and James ‘Chilli’ Cheal, and has earned himself the reputation for shaping great surfboards for the likes of Dane Reynolds, Luke Stedman, Kolohle… -
The Black Flag Whip… Back to top
Read MoreHere’s a sneak preview of a new model from Channel Islands. The Black Flag Whip. I saw these first hand at the factory this morning and they look pretty amazing. They will be available in October. The Black Flag Whip is available in sizes from 5’8 – 6’6. We are taking orders now!! We’ve also… -
Dane Reynolds Pro Low… Back to top
Read MoreDo you want to know what Dane has been riding this year? Well, it’s the ‘Pro-Low’. It’s a scaled down version of his Proton model. It has a low entry rocker, a little more area under the chest and the rest is his normal Proton outline. You’d normally ride this board 1-2″ shorter than your… -
JS KONFUSION… Back to top
Read MoreThis is the board that got Andy Irons back on track and in the final cut of the WCT. It is also Andy’s favorite board of ALL TIME!! The KONFUSION was an R&D experiment for JS that was stolen by Andy prior to the Trestles event. It’s now fully tuned and ready for the market…. -
Board Of The Week… Back to top
Read MoreThis week we have chosen the …Lost Sub Scorcher as our board of the week, because, even though the waves have been cooking, you can bet your last dollar that we will be back to mushy, slow beachies in a heartbeat. The Sub Scorcher…(AKA…The Trashcan Lid) “I wanna board for 1′ mush. Something really short… -
Limited Edition Firewire… Back to top
Read MoreThis is a ONE OF A KIND Firewire, custom shaped for Chilli himself. This board is based on a never released NW Curve, developed with Nathan Webster. It is not available as a Firewire model or a Chilli for that matter. We are undecided as whether to sell this board, or keep it for historical… -
Taylor Knox's Surf Exercises… Back to top
Read MoreRemember when Mick Fanning tore his hamstring off the bone a few years ago? He had some time off to heal, got involved in CHEK (this training involves all the key movements in surfing) training, then won a world title. Well, Taylor Knox has been doing a similar thing for years after a debilitating accident…. -
FCS H-3 NEXUS Back to top
Read MoreThe new generation of FCS H-3 Fins are soon to be available to the general public. The guy’s at FCS cannot stop raving about these fins, and how they have made a huge difference in their surfing. They will be available at Surf Culture in September. In the meantime, have a look at what FCS… -
Board of the week Back to top
Read MoreThe Kingpin is now available at Surf Culture. This board could well be the board that bridges the gap between your performance shortboard and your small wave grovel machine. It comes in a 5/4/3 fin combo, and it is recommended to be ridden as a quad to take advantage of the added speed that this… -
FOAMIE FUN… Back to top
Read MoreSummer will be here before you know it, and city living can get a little busy at times. The surf seasons change, the swell is generally from a NE direction, and the red and yellow flags start showing up on beaches up and down the coast, drastically reducing the surfing area for fibreglass boards. The… -
Board Of The Week… Back to top
Read MoreThis week’s board of choice the Blak Box from JS. The BLAK BOX offers a fuller curvy outline with a higher and more defined hip pulled from the fins into a nice straight directional tail curve through to the wider tail pod. JS has spent a lot of time on this model combining old school… -
Julian Wilson, Scratching The Surface… Back to top
Read MoreOne of the most anticipated profile movies of the last two years, without a doubt would have to be Julian Wilson’s flick, Scratching The Surface. With an ankle injury putting a hold on filming for a while, it’s now in the final stages of production and is scheduled for a release later this year. In… -
New Surf Flicks… Back to top
Read MoreRemember Sipping Jetstreams from Taylor Steele? It was not your average high voltage, fast soundtrack surf flick you’d be expecting from Mr Steele. It was a movie that took you on a more cultural journey with plenty of surfing along the way. Places like Hong Kong, Italy and Morocco were visited. Places that the average… -
BACK IN BLACK… Back to top
Read MoreSoftlite have stepped it up and are the first company making foamies to include an all BLACK colour combo to their range. They haven’t made a whole heap of these, so when they sell out, they sell out. To make sure you get your hands on one, come in and place an order! Softlite have… -
Chilli 'Premium Don' Back to top
Read MoreThe Premium Don is a board that Chilli has come up with for the guy wanting a little bit more. It features a Cedar Stringer and a slightly thicker glass job for added strength. The Don is a scaled up performance board for both the matured surfer and guys that like to push hard. full… -
Surf Culture / Deus Ex Machina Collaboration Back to top
Read MoreSurf Culture has collaborated with Deus Ex Machina to bring you some of the most amazing looking surfboards from one of the world’s leading shapers, Al Merrick. These boards have all been tweaked in all essence of the word to give these surfboards something special. The graphic design team at Deus has worked hard to… -
Rob Machado Back to top
Read MoreRob Machado has been spotted cruising around Bali over the last few weeks and getting plenty of waves on his 5’3 Gravy. One of our staff who is on holiday in Bali snapped these frames late yesterday afternoon of Rob on a fun looking Balinese beach break. Even though we’ve had no shortage of swell… -
JS TEAM BOARDS Back to top
Read MoreThe Gold Coast was blessed with a swell last week, you’ve probably seen the pictures on various websites. In Sydney we were anticipating a clean NE swell to arrive on our door early last Friday. It never came. With this in mind, one of the guys in store had a few days off, so he… -
LOST FIREWIRE MODELS Back to top
Read More…Lost surfboards are now available in Firewire’s FST Technology. The first model to become available is The Stealth. It is a high performance, secret weapon hybrid, formualted by ‘hiding’ the Rocket model into a performance short board. The low entry rocker with a traditional puled in nose template allows performance short board antics with the… -
THE GRAVY Back to top
Read MoreOne of the most anticipated boards of 2010 arrived in store late last week. The Gravy model is Rob Machado’s latest shape from Al Merrick. This board could best be described as a more refined version of the Biscuit. It comes exclusively with Future Fin Systems and also incorporates ‘Hit Patches’ down on the tail…. -
BUSY WEEK AT SURF CULTURE Back to top
Read MoreWith the Boost Pro Sho in town last week there was bound to be some interseting things happening in and around Surf Culture. A few of the guys in town dropped in for a visit to check out what was happening. The event winner, Owen Wright, came in with an emergency repair on his favourite… -
NEW MERRICK'S Back to top
Read MoreWe just got a sneak preview of some new stuff from Al Merrick today. A board that has had a lot of enquiries is The Gravy model. This is the board that Rob Machado rides out at Desert Point in The Drifter. It has the same bottom curves as the Buscuit, but it is more…