Hawaiian South Shore February Newsletter
MOGUSA – THE GREAT REMEDY
David Kelly | Owner, Hawaiian South Shore
When I was a kid growing up in Okinawa, I remember my parents always signed me up for sports. I was one of those kids that could never sit still, and I was always getting into things… so yeah, I was a hyper kid. I played soccer, football and baseball. My father was in the Marine Corps
and the coaches were usually Marine Corps grunts (Marine in Infantry), so they didn't put up with any BS.
I remember spraining my ankle often and when I did, the coach would tell me to "walk it off, you'll be okay." Usually that worked! It was painful, but it worked… I think. Haha!
After the first sprain, it seemed like it would happen more often. I remember one time, I really did a job on it and walking it off didn't do anything. The next night my ankle really swelled up.
When my Aunty heard about my ankle from my mom, she took me to Henzai (a small island off of Okinawa) to see my Oba (Grandmother). She told me she'd take care of my ankle. Once we met up with my Oba, she rolled up some type of grass into small marble-sized pieces and then she lit them with a light. As it was burning, she placed them around my ankle. It was painful and just before it burnt out, she rubbed it into my skin. Unsurprisingly, it left a burn mark.
I don't remember how long it took to heal, but thanks to my Oba, I have not had a sprained ankle since then. Yeah, I know, what a trip. I've twisted my ankle several times over the years, but it hasn't swollen up like that since. Most of the time, it has recovered in 30 minutes or less.
I had no idea what it was at the time, but I recently told my wife this story and she said they used Mogusa (dried Mugwort), which I believe is what my grandmother used, to treat kids that wet their beds. They also use Mugwort for kids that can't sit still or have a low attention span.
After telling the story, I got curious and looked up Mugwort. Apparently, it is used for all types of remedies. I was most interested in one remedy called "Dream Pillow." You place a few leaves or incense inside your pillow case, and it's supposed to be a great way to have a restful night sleep. It also increases the chances of having a lucid dream.
MEMBER OF THE MONTH ELLIOT
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SUP/ / LONGBOARD CENTER FIN We've been using this longboard fin chart for nearly 20 years now, and it's helped many dial in their fins. When we first started, there was no fin chart like this. As a matter of fact, I don't think there are many out there even today. After we put this fin chart together, we submitted the results to the good folks at Fins Unlimited. A few tweaks and several emails later, the results are what you see here. Just to let you know, Fins Unlimited (aka, Bahne Fins) have been around for over 60 years, so they know a thing or two about fins. We can also thank them for inventing the adjustable fin box, which comes standard on most longboards and SUPs. Anyhow, let's move on to helping you select the right fin for your longboard or SUP.
Standard Rake Fin
These fins are similar in shape to the George Greenough 4A Fin.
They have a wide base with a long rake and a pointed tip. You'll get a solid drive down the line, and the turning radius is long and drawn out. Mind you, not all have this small tip. Some are blunt.
More rake + smaller tip = More drive and longer drawn out turns. Less rake + blunt tip = Not as much drive and shorter turning radius.
Just in case you are not sure what "rake" means, it's the curve of the fin.
Cutaway Fins
These fins will be more like this Fins Unlimited Kanoa Dahlin Fin.
It's cut out just above the base, which is how it gets its name.
This fin's turning radius is smaller than a traditional rake fin, and looser, meaning it's not as stable. Most people who get this fin want the hold of the rake, but enough looseness so they can move the board around for rail riding.
Pivot / Noserider Fin
Most Pivot Fins are shaped like this CJ Nelson Pivot Fin.
Donald Takayama actually designed these fins. It's made to help the board pivot in a small turning radius and keep the board stable while noseriding. You don't get a lot of drive out of the fin, but it's perfect to use for cruising and cross-stepping to the nose.
Finally, we have the Donald Takayama Halo Fin. "Halo" means fin, and no other fin on the market can come close to it.
It's a combination of the pivot, rake and cutaway fin all rolled into one fin. It's been our #1 selling fin for over 15 years, with tons of positive reviews.
These fins will make your board easier to turn with less effort and more speed. If you're looking for a fin to give your old board new life, I highly recommend this model.
For single fins, go up 1/2" to 1" longer. If you want the same stable ride as the fin you're using now and want to try a Halo fin, go up 1/2" for the same stable ride, but easier turning and guaranteed added speed.
Notes to consider if you want to try something different:
ANOTHER STOKED CJ NELSON CUSTOMER
He surfs CJ Nelson boards in Cali and picked up one when he was here for two weeks. 👍
YEAH, I WAS BEING CHEAP Sometimes, or a lot of times, I will try to find an alternative to the original item that's less expensive. My wife always says, "you know, if you get one the manufactures make it will work and last longer." That's what I found out about buying some cheap ink for our printer on Amazon. After using the ink, I noticed that the documents were coming out almost purple, instead of black. It really didn't matter because it was just documents we used internally, but after about a month of using the ink, we had to print some good quality pictures. The pictures were coming out all funky and then I messed with the settings for about 45 minutes or so and it dawned on me that it may be the ink. I went to Office Max (I liked it when it was Office Depot for some reason, the vibe felt better). Anyway, I purchased the manufactures ink and made the switch. When I pulled the cheap ink cartridges, I noticed it was leaking and that created another issue. Long story short, I should have listened to my wife… darn! Haha! She always says, "Yasumono gai no Zeni ushinai," which directly translates to: "buy cheap things and you lose money" or in English: Penny Wise, Pound Foolish.
The Lisfranc Injury (Kelly Slater's Foot Injury) Spencer Chang, MD | Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon at Straub Clinic | WSL Orthopaedic Consultant
WE ARE PROUD TO CARRY THE 2017 WORLDS TOP SELLING SURFBOARDS
REVIEWS FROM STOKED PEOPLE! We love getting reviews, if you don't have one that's 5 stars, give us a call or email us, we'll make it right. – David I remember helping Eben. It was her first time at the shop and she was searching for fins for her SUP. After talking to her, I recommended the Takayama Halo Fin. She was skeptical, left and came back about 45 minutes later and picked up a set. A few days later, she gave us an awesome review you can read for yourself. I'm glad she took my advice and believe me, many that give this fin a try with an open mind, love the fin.
Eben K.
I just bought a new SUP (stand-up paddle board) and decided to check out Hawaiian South Shore for some "not so stock" fins. I had heard that this is the go to place for fin selection on the entire island (surf or SUP). I ended up purchasing the Takayama Halo Fins. I must say that these fins are awesome. My SUPs turning ability was greatly increased with less movement required by me.
The store was busy, and there were enough employees working to greet and cater to every customer with the upbeat, old/new school vibe, and of course Aloha. How can you be old and new school at the same time, one might ask???? My suggestion is to just make the short trip into town to check them out. This is a great store, that is run by even better people.
Wanda H.
Went to purchase a surf hat as an Xmas gift for my son. Sean was extremely patient in helping me, as I was taking pics of all the surf hats & texting to my son. Being that I had to ship it to LA, I didn't want to select something he wouldn't wear. He told me to take my time and was really sincere about it. Upon paying for the hat(s) I remembered I received a discount coupon emailed to me from their company on my birthday. Sean looked it up and said it was expired, although on my email there was no expiration date. He checked with store manager, Brett and he immediately gave his approval to extend the discount on my purchase! Which is why I purchased two hats instead of one! They were all so friendly and welcoming at the store, it was a pleasure shopping there! It's rare these days, even here in Hawaii, to receive such genuine friendly and warm service! Thank you, Brett & Sean!
Blythe G.
Hawaiian South Shore rocks! They provide excellent customer service, helping you choose the right board that suits your surfing style/ability. I was skeptical about purchasing the Puddle Jumper, as I'm not used to stubby boards with a lot of volume on the nose. However, the board is loose like a shortboard and is easy to catch waves with as well. Big mahalo to David and his staff! :)
When I was a kid growing up in Okinawa, I remember my parents always signed me up for sports. I was one of those kids that could never sit still, and I was always getting into things… so yeah, I was a hyper kid. I played soccer, football and baseball. My father was in the Marine Corps
and the coaches were usually Marine Corps grunts (Marine in Infantry), so they didn't put up with any BS.
I remember spraining my ankle often and when I did, the coach would tell me to "walk it off, you'll be okay." Usually that worked! It was painful, but it worked… I think. Haha!
After the first sprain, it seemed like it would happen more often. I remember one time, I really did a job on it and walking it off didn't do anything. The next night my ankle really swelled up.
When my Aunty heard about my ankle from my mom, she took me to Henzai (a small island off of Okinawa) to see my Oba (Grandmother). She told me she'd take care of my ankle. Once we met up with my Oba, she rolled up some type of grass into small marble-sized pieces and then she lit them with a light. As it was burning, she placed them around my ankle. It was painful and just before it burnt out, she rubbed it into my skin. Unsurprisingly, it left a burn mark.
I don't remember how long it took to heal, but thanks to my Oba, I have not had a sprained ankle since then. Yeah, I know, what a trip. I've twisted my ankle several times over the years, but it hasn't swollen up like that since. Most of the time, it has recovered in 30 minutes or less.
I had no idea what it was at the time, but I recently told my wife this story and she said they used Mogusa (dried Mugwort), which I believe is what my grandmother used, to treat kids that wet their beds. They also use Mugwort for kids that can't sit still or have a low attention span.
After telling the story, I got curious and looked up Mugwort. Apparently, it is used for all types of remedies. I was most interested in one remedy called "Dream Pillow." You place a few leaves or incense inside your pillow case, and it's supposed to be a great way to have a restful night sleep. It also increases the chances of having a lucid dream.
MEMBER OF THE MONTH ELLIOT
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SUP/ / LONGBOARD CENTER FIN We've been using this longboard fin chart for nearly 20 years now, and it's helped many dial in their fins. When we first started, there was no fin chart like this. As a matter of fact, I don't think there are many out there even today. After we put this fin chart together, we submitted the results to the good folks at Fins Unlimited. A few tweaks and several emails later, the results are what you see here. Just to let you know, Fins Unlimited (aka, Bahne Fins) have been around for over 60 years, so they know a thing or two about fins. We can also thank them for inventing the adjustable fin box, which comes standard on most longboards and SUPs. Anyhow, let's move on to helping you select the right fin for your longboard or SUP.
- Single fins are good for small days. And, of course, most classic boards come standard with a single-fin setup. However, the pivots and turns are not as stable compared to a 2+1.
- 2+1 is the more standard fin set up. It's usually a large center fin with small side fins (aka, side bites). It's stable and easier to generate speed. The turning radius is wider and feels tighter compared to a single-fin setup. Some of the old timers call the side fins training wheels because they stabilize the board.
Standard Rake Fin
These fins are similar in shape to the George Greenough 4A Fin.
They have a wide base with a long rake and a pointed tip. You'll get a solid drive down the line, and the turning radius is long and drawn out. Mind you, not all have this small tip. Some are blunt.
More rake + smaller tip = More drive and longer drawn out turns. Less rake + blunt tip = Not as much drive and shorter turning radius.
Just in case you are not sure what "rake" means, it's the curve of the fin.
Cutaway Fins
These fins will be more like this Fins Unlimited Kanoa Dahlin Fin.
It's cut out just above the base, which is how it gets its name.
This fin's turning radius is smaller than a traditional rake fin, and looser, meaning it's not as stable. Most people who get this fin want the hold of the rake, but enough looseness so they can move the board around for rail riding.
Pivot / Noserider Fin
Most Pivot Fins are shaped like this CJ Nelson Pivot Fin.
Donald Takayama actually designed these fins. It's made to help the board pivot in a small turning radius and keep the board stable while noseriding. You don't get a lot of drive out of the fin, but it's perfect to use for cruising and cross-stepping to the nose.
Finally, we have the Donald Takayama Halo Fin. "Halo" means fin, and no other fin on the market can come close to it.
It's a combination of the pivot, rake and cutaway fin all rolled into one fin. It's been our #1 selling fin for over 15 years, with tons of positive reviews.
These fins will make your board easier to turn with less effort and more speed. If you're looking for a fin to give your old board new life, I highly recommend this model.
For single fins, go up 1/2" to 1" longer. If you want the same stable ride as the fin you're using now and want to try a Halo fin, go up 1/2" for the same stable ride, but easier turning and guaranteed added speed.
Notes to consider if you want to try something different:
- If you want a higher performance style of surfing, like a shortboard:
- For your center fin, you'll want to go 1/2" to 1" smaller than what is recommend on the chart. You'll also want to pair this with thruster-size side bites.
- Do not keep the same small side bites that are standard on the longboard, as they will slip, and you'll lose drive.
ANOTHER STOKED CJ NELSON CUSTOMER
He surfs CJ Nelson boards in Cali and picked up one when he was here for two weeks. 👍
YEAH, I WAS BEING CHEAP Sometimes, or a lot of times, I will try to find an alternative to the original item that's less expensive. My wife always says, "you know, if you get one the manufactures make it will work and last longer." That's what I found out about buying some cheap ink for our printer on Amazon. After using the ink, I noticed that the documents were coming out almost purple, instead of black. It really didn't matter because it was just documents we used internally, but after about a month of using the ink, we had to print some good quality pictures. The pictures were coming out all funky and then I messed with the settings for about 45 minutes or so and it dawned on me that it may be the ink. I went to Office Max (I liked it when it was Office Depot for some reason, the vibe felt better). Anyway, I purchased the manufactures ink and made the switch. When I pulled the cheap ink cartridges, I noticed it was leaking and that created another issue. Long story short, I should have listened to my wife… darn! Haha! She always says, "Yasumono gai no Zeni ushinai," which directly translates to: "buy cheap things and you lose money" or in English: Penny Wise, Pound Foolish.
The Lisfranc Injury (Kelly Slater's Foot Injury) Spencer Chang, MD | Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon at Straub Clinic | WSL Orthopaedic Consultant
WE ARE PROUD TO CARRY THE 2017 WORLDS TOP SELLING SURFBOARDS
REVIEWS FROM STOKED PEOPLE! We love getting reviews, if you don't have one that's 5 stars, give us a call or email us, we'll make it right. – David I remember helping Eben. It was her first time at the shop and she was searching for fins for her SUP. After talking to her, I recommended the Takayama Halo Fin. She was skeptical, left and came back about 45 minutes later and picked up a set. A few days later, she gave us an awesome review you can read for yourself. I'm glad she took my advice and believe me, many that give this fin a try with an open mind, love the fin.
Eben K.
I just bought a new SUP (stand-up paddle board) and decided to check out Hawaiian South Shore for some "not so stock" fins. I had heard that this is the go to place for fin selection on the entire island (surf or SUP). I ended up purchasing the Takayama Halo Fins. I must say that these fins are awesome. My SUPs turning ability was greatly increased with less movement required by me.
The store was busy, and there were enough employees working to greet and cater to every customer with the upbeat, old/new school vibe, and of course Aloha. How can you be old and new school at the same time, one might ask???? My suggestion is to just make the short trip into town to check them out. This is a great store, that is run by even better people.
Wanda H.
Went to purchase a surf hat as an Xmas gift for my son. Sean was extremely patient in helping me, as I was taking pics of all the surf hats & texting to my son. Being that I had to ship it to LA, I didn't want to select something he wouldn't wear. He told me to take my time and was really sincere about it. Upon paying for the hat(s) I remembered I received a discount coupon emailed to me from their company on my birthday. Sean looked it up and said it was expired, although on my email there was no expiration date. He checked with store manager, Brett and he immediately gave his approval to extend the discount on my purchase! Which is why I purchased two hats instead of one! They were all so friendly and welcoming at the store, it was a pleasure shopping there! It's rare these days, even here in Hawaii, to receive such genuine friendly and warm service! Thank you, Brett & Sean!
Blythe G.
Hawaiian South Shore rocks! They provide excellent customer service, helping you choose the right board that suits your surfing style/ability. I was skeptical about purchasing the Puddle Jumper, as I'm not used to stubby boards with a lot of volume on the nose. However, the board is loose like a shortboard and is easy to catch waves with as well. Big mahalo to David and his staff! :)
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