Surf Tips & Articles
The Ultimate Family Surfboard
The R-Series is built to be a family board. It's not a hard board, but...
Read more
Two Surfboards in One
A number of friends have recently forwarded me links to several new, ambitious companies who...
Read more
Never Ride a Beach Cruiser Down a Mountain Bike Trail
Imagine bringing a beach cruiser up the chairlift at a ski mountain and attempting to...
Read more
Even Two Foot Waves Can Be "Firing"
At Almond, our whole ethos can be summed up pretty simply: We want to help you...
Read more
Stop Waiting for the Waves to Be Perfect
When I dream of perfect waves, I picture a chest-high left point break—just enough juice...
Read more
Reclaim the Golden Era of Surfing
The smell of surf wax, the taste of saltwater, the sound of waves crashing on...
Read more
Wear Your Ignorance Like a Badge of Honor
A couple of summers ago, I decided I wanted to try my hand at archery....
Read more
Celebrating 16 Years
On Saturday morning, we celebrated 16 years of Almond Surf Shop the best way we...
Read more
Look Where You Want to Go
Featured photo: Abe Kislevitz Whether you’re riding a surfboard, a bicycle, or driving a car,...
Read more
Know Who You Serve
With our 16-year anniversary coming up this weekend, I’ve been reflecting on the highs and...
Read more
We're Building
The first quarter of the year is the perfect time for building. Spring is not...
Read more
The Lost Art of Slowing Down
I get the feeling that the fable of The Tortoise and the Hare should deeply...
Read more