Hawaiian South Shore January Newsletter
HAPPY NEW YEAR! DID YOU CLEAN HOUSE? David Kelly | Owner, Hawaiian South Shore 
In Japan, the New Year celebration is one of the most important events on the Japanese calendar. They have a variety of different customs and events. One big event is “Osoji,” what we call ‘Spring Cleaning.’ The ritual is traditionally done at the end of the year as an opportunity to reset and begin the new year fresh. If you didn’t do your end of year cleaning, do it now, it’s not too late! When I clean, I use straight baking soda and a scrub sponge for the bathroom. The Magic Eraser works okay and DonQuijote always has them for a lower price. If you or your friends go to Japan, you can get a bag of it at 100yen stores. Someone just mentioned to me that they sell them on eBay under ‘melamine sponges’ for $7.79 for 100. Anyway, as you can tell, I do some of the cleaning at home! I hope you get a good sense of pride and have an awesome 2018!
HOW TO STOP MUSCLE CRAMPS NATURALLY Dr. David Williams | Professional Site If you experience muscle cramps while surfing, follow these tips to help stop the cramps and spasms in their tracks and prevent them from occurring again. CALCIUM: Around 90% of muscle cramps are caused by calcium deficiency. If you are already taking calcium supplements every day, but you still have cramps and spasms, you probably need to switch supplements. There are hundreds of calcium supplements on the market, but the ones that are the most useful to your body contain other elements along with calcium. Look for a product that contains the digestive acid betaine hydrochloride, magnesium, and vitamin D. Each of these will help increase the amount of calcium you assimilate into your system. PICKLE JUICE: A simple remedy for muscle cramps is eating a slice of sour pickle; the cramp is gone in about 60 seconds. It’s also supposed to prevent pulled hamstrings. Some athletic trainers say this is a grandma formula, but if it works, do it. PINCHING YOUR LIP: A doctor by the name of Donald Cooper discovered a technique you can use to put a stop to a sudden cramp or spasm. He says it works 90 percent of the time. Dr. Cooper describes the technique: At the first sign of muscle cramping, take a good, firm hold on the upper lip between the thumb and index finger, maintaining constant pressure. The cramping will stop or fade away, usually within 20 – 30 seconds, although sometimes it may take longer. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! DMSO: You can also stop muscle cramps and spasms with dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) – a clear, colorless, slightly oily liquid with a faint smell of sulfur. When applied topically, DMSO passes through the skin’s oily membranes and reduces swelling, inflammation, and pain. DMSO is sold in both liquid and gel form. Use only the 99.9 percent liquid, as the creams and gels have been known to cause prolonged itching and irritation. Some people may still have a mild reaction to the liquid (usually warmth and a little itching at the site of the application) when they first use DMSO, but it is temporary and no cause for concern. To use DMSO, mix a solution of one part water and two parts DMSO (usually one capful of water and two capfuls of DMSO) and store it in a glass container. Using your fingers or a cotton swab, rub the DMSO directly into your skin. Most people suggest dabbing DMSO onto an area, but rubbing it on has been shown to improve the absorption time by up to 50 percent. A typical application is one to three teaspoons. Apply the DMSO at least three times a day.
NON-HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA Spencer Chang, MD | Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon at Straub Clinic | WSL Orthopaedic Consultant
In September of 2013, after recently getting back from a surf trip to Fiji, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. While dining with friends at Musket Cove, I was discussing an enlarging lymph node on my neck and how I needed to get it checked out to make sure it wasn’t cancer. I had a previous lymph node removed from my neck in the past, and it turned out to be benign. My friends lambasted me for not getting it checked out sooner. This time, I wasn’t so lucky. I took off 5 months from work and surfing, needing chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and am happy to say that I am in complete remission. Thank you, Doctors Galen Choy and Laeton Pang! Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) is a group of blood cancers that includes all types of lymphoma except Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Symptoms include enlarged lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and tiredness. Other symptoms may include bone pain, chest pain, or itchiness. Some forms are slow growing, while others are fast growing. In 2015, about 4.3 million people had NHL and 231,400 died. 3.4% of all cancer deaths are caused by NHL. In the United States, 2.1% of people are affected at some point in their life. The most common age of diagnosis is between 65 and 75 years old. The percentage of people who survive five years in the United States is 71%. (Information from Wikipedia and NIH Cancer Institute.) Getting cancer any time during your life is not cool. But when you’re a senior in high school or a kid, it’s even worse. A good friend of mine, Dr. Michael Pi, an anesthesiologist who works with me, and his son, Micah have been going through some tough times. During the finals of the 2017 Vans World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach, Micah was spending his weekend at Kapiolani Medical Center doing his 5th round of chemotherapy for a Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of the mediastinum (deep in his chest). Micah had been feeling really down, and I wanted to do something to cheer him up. While working the Van’s World Cup, I got one of my surfboards signed by the winner, Conner Coffin, and Josh Kerr, Josh Moniz, Makana Pang, Aritz Aranburu, Michael February, Reef Heazlewood, Colt Ward, Barron Mamiya, Jason Shibata, Kai Borg Garcia, Kid Peligro, and the WSL Medical team. He got a 5’10 Lost Hydroflex Surfboard with supercharger technology (from Hawaiian South Shore of course). I know Kapiolani Medical Center will do their job to cure his cancer. I hoped a little Christmas cheer would cure his spirit. I think his surfing buddies that came to visit him were a little jealous. By the way, Micah, it’s okay to take off your beanie, we do, including your awesome dad! Soon enough, you will be an inspiration to the many children who will go through the same experiences you are having and they’ll hope that they can be as strong as you! Here’s a link to my story: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KMxCFApsqqM For an appointment call the Straub Bone and Joint Center at 522-4232. Just say Dave from Hawaiian South Shore sent you! Also, if you have any questions shoot me an e-mail at skychang@straub.net.
MEMBER OF THE MONTH Blythe
WHAT'S GOING ON AT HAWAIIAN SOUTH SHORE? NEW VEKTOR FINS!
NEW ALOHA DAYS SWEATERS! Keep warm even after the holidays!
REVIEWS, REVIEWS AND MORE REVIEWS!! We love getting your reviews! Check some of them out!
FINDING THE RIGHT SIZE WETSUIT Helpful tips, advice, and information. The purpose of this article is to help you find a proper fitting wetsuit. Wetsuits are designed to trap the water inside your suit. If it’s too big and baggy, the warm water trapped in the suit will flush out and fresh, cold water will enter. The goal is to have a suit that fits snug, but if the suit is too small, then comfort is compromised. Finding the right size is actually easy if you know what to watch for. If you spend a large amount of cash you can have a specialist measure every dimension of your body and build you a custom wetsuit. Although there is nothing wrong with having a custom suit made, I believe it’s totally unnecessary for most body shapes and sizes. As a matter of fact, most high-end wetsuits from Japan are done in that manner. Believe me, it took us almost two years to persuade the manufacturer to make the Straw Hat wetsuits with standard sizes. Having a wetsuit with too long of a sleeve isn’t an issue. Most wetsuit manufacturers err on the side of being too long, so it’s normal for the legs and sleeves to be a bit scrunched up when you wear a wetsuit dry. The small wrinkles in the limbs don’t alter warmth or comfort. When you get in the water, the suit tends to position itself on your body. So the most important thing is that the wetsuit is comfortable and snug. Having a snug suit is super important, especially when the surf becomes larger. The suit stretches and it’ll hold you down and drag you. WEARING YOUR SUIT, THE EASY WAY: Getting into and out of a wetsuit takes some practice. One of the easiest ways to get into your wetsuit is to use a plastic trash bag. Just place the bag over your foot or hands, slip the suit on, then pull the bag off. This is one of the best ways to wear your suit, especially if you want the seams to last. IMPORTANT NOTE: Avoid over-stretching fabric and seams when pulling the suit by using your fingers like you’re pinching the suit. Avoid using your fingernails.
ACCORDING TO SCIENTISTS, VISITING THE BEACH CAN CHANGE YOUR BRAIN IN AN INCREDIBLE WAY The positive effects of being at the beach.
THE HALO ADVANTAGE All about the Takayama Halo Fins!
In Japan, the New Year celebration is one of the most important events on the Japanese calendar. They have a variety of different customs and events. One big event is “Osoji,” what we call ‘Spring Cleaning.’ The ritual is traditionally done at the end of the year as an opportunity to reset and begin the new year fresh. If you didn’t do your end of year cleaning, do it now, it’s not too late! When I clean, I use straight baking soda and a scrub sponge for the bathroom. The Magic Eraser works okay and DonQuijote always has them for a lower price. If you or your friends go to Japan, you can get a bag of it at 100yen stores. Someone just mentioned to me that they sell them on eBay under ‘melamine sponges’ for $7.79 for 100. Anyway, as you can tell, I do some of the cleaning at home! I hope you get a good sense of pride and have an awesome 2018!HOW TO STOP MUSCLE CRAMPS NATURALLY Dr. David Williams | Professional Site If you experience muscle cramps while surfing, follow these tips to help stop the cramps and spasms in their tracks and prevent them from occurring again. CALCIUM: Around 90% of muscle cramps are caused by calcium deficiency. If you are already taking calcium supplements every day, but you still have cramps and spasms, you probably need to switch supplements. There are hundreds of calcium supplements on the market, but the ones that are the most useful to your body contain other elements along with calcium. Look for a product that contains the digestive acid betaine hydrochloride, magnesium, and vitamin D. Each of these will help increase the amount of calcium you assimilate into your system. PICKLE JUICE: A simple remedy for muscle cramps is eating a slice of sour pickle; the cramp is gone in about 60 seconds. It’s also supposed to prevent pulled hamstrings. Some athletic trainers say this is a grandma formula, but if it works, do it. PINCHING YOUR LIP: A doctor by the name of Donald Cooper discovered a technique you can use to put a stop to a sudden cramp or spasm. He says it works 90 percent of the time. Dr. Cooper describes the technique: At the first sign of muscle cramping, take a good, firm hold on the upper lip between the thumb and index finger, maintaining constant pressure. The cramping will stop or fade away, usually within 20 – 30 seconds, although sometimes it may take longer. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! DMSO: You can also stop muscle cramps and spasms with dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) – a clear, colorless, slightly oily liquid with a faint smell of sulfur. When applied topically, DMSO passes through the skin’s oily membranes and reduces swelling, inflammation, and pain. DMSO is sold in both liquid and gel form. Use only the 99.9 percent liquid, as the creams and gels have been known to cause prolonged itching and irritation. Some people may still have a mild reaction to the liquid (usually warmth and a little itching at the site of the application) when they first use DMSO, but it is temporary and no cause for concern. To use DMSO, mix a solution of one part water and two parts DMSO (usually one capful of water and two capfuls of DMSO) and store it in a glass container. Using your fingers or a cotton swab, rub the DMSO directly into your skin. Most people suggest dabbing DMSO onto an area, but rubbing it on has been shown to improve the absorption time by up to 50 percent. A typical application is one to three teaspoons. Apply the DMSO at least three times a day.
NON-HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA Spencer Chang, MD | Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon at Straub Clinic | WSL Orthopaedic Consultant
In September of 2013, after recently getting back from a surf trip to Fiji, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. While dining with friends at Musket Cove, I was discussing an enlarging lymph node on my neck and how I needed to get it checked out to make sure it wasn’t cancer. I had a previous lymph node removed from my neck in the past, and it turned out to be benign. My friends lambasted me for not getting it checked out sooner. This time, I wasn’t so lucky. I took off 5 months from work and surfing, needing chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and am happy to say that I am in complete remission. Thank you, Doctors Galen Choy and Laeton Pang! Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) is a group of blood cancers that includes all types of lymphoma except Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Symptoms include enlarged lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and tiredness. Other symptoms may include bone pain, chest pain, or itchiness. Some forms are slow growing, while others are fast growing. In 2015, about 4.3 million people had NHL and 231,400 died. 3.4% of all cancer deaths are caused by NHL. In the United States, 2.1% of people are affected at some point in their life. The most common age of diagnosis is between 65 and 75 years old. The percentage of people who survive five years in the United States is 71%. (Information from Wikipedia and NIH Cancer Institute.) Getting cancer any time during your life is not cool. But when you’re a senior in high school or a kid, it’s even worse. A good friend of mine, Dr. Michael Pi, an anesthesiologist who works with me, and his son, Micah have been going through some tough times. During the finals of the 2017 Vans World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach, Micah was spending his weekend at Kapiolani Medical Center doing his 5th round of chemotherapy for a Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of the mediastinum (deep in his chest). Micah had been feeling really down, and I wanted to do something to cheer him up. While working the Van’s World Cup, I got one of my surfboards signed by the winner, Conner Coffin, and Josh Kerr, Josh Moniz, Makana Pang, Aritz Aranburu, Michael February, Reef Heazlewood, Colt Ward, Barron Mamiya, Jason Shibata, Kai Borg Garcia, Kid Peligro, and the WSL Medical team. He got a 5’10 Lost Hydroflex Surfboard with supercharger technology (from Hawaiian South Shore of course). I know Kapiolani Medical Center will do their job to cure his cancer. I hoped a little Christmas cheer would cure his spirit. I think his surfing buddies that came to visit him were a little jealous. By the way, Micah, it’s okay to take off your beanie, we do, including your awesome dad! Soon enough, you will be an inspiration to the many children who will go through the same experiences you are having and they’ll hope that they can be as strong as you! Here’s a link to my story: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KMxCFApsqqM For an appointment call the Straub Bone and Joint Center at 522-4232. Just say Dave from Hawaiian South Shore sent you! Also, if you have any questions shoot me an e-mail at skychang@straub.net.MEMBER OF THE MONTH Blythe
WHAT'S GOING ON AT HAWAIIAN SOUTH SHORE? NEW VEKTOR FINS!
COREY COLAPINTO CAME BY! Team Rider for CJ Nelson 
I really didn’t realize how young and humble Corey Colapinto, the team rider for CJ Nelson was! We did a video interview, which we will post on our blog. We asked him about his model, the strength and how it surfed. He currently only has two sizes: 8’3” and 8’9” for 2018. What he’s most stoked on with the board is even though it’s an EPS Core, the board is not corky in the water like most epoxy boards. It’s light enough to make it easy to maneuver, but heavy enough so it glides through the chop. We have the 8’3” in our demo fleet, so come down and check it out! I’ve rode it several times and it’s a really fun board.
EVEN AUNTY DIANE FROM KEWALO'S was super stoked to be on it! 
If you know Aunty Diane, you know she does not hold back. What she liked about it was the easy turning, it’s loose and you can cut back with ease. It doesn’t feel like a single fin. What she didn’t like about it was that the nose is larger than what she is accustomed to. She does not like paddling for the wave, so she’s usually in the steeper section taking off. Someone told her to sit outside like most surfers do and paddle for the wave. Once she did that, she was able to ride the small waves all the way to the inside with no problem. It wants to go forever. Also, even though the board is epoxy it felt like a regular fiberglass board. I have to totally agree with her about the feel, it does not have the chattering sounds like other epoxy boards and the board has so much drive, but it’s easy to turn. Definitely a winner! If you're interested in these boards, or if you just want to learn more, feel free to check out our CJ Nelson page: here. We even have short videos explaining the boards for you all!
NEW ALOHA DAYS SWEATERS! Keep warm even after the holidays!
REVIEWS, REVIEWS AND MORE REVIEWS!! We love getting your reviews! Check some of them out!
❝ I love my Straw Hat jacket. It is functional and fashionable. The jacket keeps me warm, while still giving me the freedom to paddle. Love it! ❞ - Elyn
❝ Love it! Thanks so much for the great advice and feedback. The Puddle Jumper with the Libtech construction surfs great and I know it will last for years. I plan on making it a staple of my travel quiver and using it at home in stall days. ❞
Aloha and Mahalo, Dan
FINDING THE RIGHT SIZE WETSUIT Helpful tips, advice, and information. The purpose of this article is to help you find a proper fitting wetsuit. Wetsuits are designed to trap the water inside your suit. If it’s too big and baggy, the warm water trapped in the suit will flush out and fresh, cold water will enter. The goal is to have a suit that fits snug, but if the suit is too small, then comfort is compromised. Finding the right size is actually easy if you know what to watch for. If you spend a large amount of cash you can have a specialist measure every dimension of your body and build you a custom wetsuit. Although there is nothing wrong with having a custom suit made, I believe it’s totally unnecessary for most body shapes and sizes. As a matter of fact, most high-end wetsuits from Japan are done in that manner. Believe me, it took us almost two years to persuade the manufacturer to make the Straw Hat wetsuits with standard sizes. Having a wetsuit with too long of a sleeve isn’t an issue. Most wetsuit manufacturers err on the side of being too long, so it’s normal for the legs and sleeves to be a bit scrunched up when you wear a wetsuit dry. The small wrinkles in the limbs don’t alter warmth or comfort. When you get in the water, the suit tends to position itself on your body. So the most important thing is that the wetsuit is comfortable and snug. Having a snug suit is super important, especially when the surf becomes larger. The suit stretches and it’ll hold you down and drag you. WEARING YOUR SUIT, THE EASY WAY: Getting into and out of a wetsuit takes some practice. One of the easiest ways to get into your wetsuit is to use a plastic trash bag. Just place the bag over your foot or hands, slip the suit on, then pull the bag off. This is one of the best ways to wear your suit, especially if you want the seams to last. IMPORTANT NOTE: Avoid over-stretching fabric and seams when pulling the suit by using your fingers like you’re pinching the suit. Avoid using your fingernails.
ACCORDING TO SCIENTISTS, VISITING THE BEACH CAN CHANGE YOUR BRAIN IN AN INCREDIBLE WAY The positive effects of being at the beach.
THE HALO ADVANTAGE All about the Takayama Halo Fins!
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