san Clemente Surfboards & Art summer of 2008

Time flies when the waves are fun and the water and weather is warm. I'm stoked to be back and carry on the roots from the past surfers and shapers and artist. Thank you to each and every individual who has supported San Clemente Surfboards & Art through surfboards, tee shirts, art etc. With all of the positive energy and support I stay motivated to keep creating. Life is very short and I'm reminded each day to enjoy the moment and pace myself. Life is not a sprint but a marathon one day at a time. I'm a believer that what we think and feel becomes real and we get what we give. With that being said don't play the victim roll in life instead break the negative cycles we all have and turn them into positive cycles. The more we do that the happier life is. If something doesn't feel good then don't do it. As I like to say enjoy the ride of life today not tomorrow. In closing respect everyone and everything in and out of the water.  Please pick up your trash and respect the earth.

San Clemente Surfboards & Art

We just got in new greeting cards in packs of six or individual.  Also have 11/14 matted and framed prints or without.   Surf is up and so are the crowds, so looks twice and never depend on your leash.   Thank you to every person that has taken the time to come in my new surf gallery and to all those who have purchased boards, art or tees etc. I appreciate all of the good energy.  Thank you for supporting the native born Californian.  When your ready for a custom surfboard shaped for your weight and needs take advantage of talking to me the shaper.  My boards are made in the USA.  Last note if your only looking for the best price in town don't waste my time.  If you want an affordable surfboard that is made for your weight and ability then come in and see me.

Have a great day and live in the moment and enjoy the ride today.

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San Clemente Surfboards & Art

I'm stoked to announce the limited addition tee shirts for men and women now available at chicks sporting goods stores at four locations, Ocean side,Laguna Hills,Tustin,and Upland. Check them out there are three different designs and are limited. Thanks again for all of the support with the reopening of my surf gallery. If your looking for a board that is right for you come in and talk to the shaper directly and get the board of your dreams.
SCS specializing in custom made surfboards of all shapes and sizes for your needs. The boards are all made in the USA.
Enjoy the ride of life one day at a time.

Long live San Clemente Cyclery

Established in 1974 I was stoked to go to his bike shop as a little kid with my brother Steve. Going to his shop  since the late 1970s was like going to a candy store with all of the different bikes and different people that I got see and experience. John to me was like another brother and friend and a role model just as my own brothers and sisters. I have so many great experiences with John he was a excellent athlete in many sports, surfing and riding being a couple of them. John was always happy and would always take the time to talk with me when I came in. He will be missed by so many people and touched so many people he has inspired me to reopen my own surf gallery and more importantly carry on the simple business approach he had with his own business. John was on my mind Saturday and Sunday and even when my brother stopped by my surf gallery I wanted to asked if he stopped by Johns but I didn't. After talking with my brother he even mentioned he thought about stopping by but didn't. All I can say is John was talking to allot of people he loved and cared about and we all heard him one way or another.
I will miss him  and I realize our bodies will die but our spirit lives on forever. He is smiling at all of us and is happy to see all of the love and support.
Enjoy today and don't worry about tomorrow.
To one of my heroes- JOHN C of SAN CLEMENTE CYCLERY

The custom surfboard in 2008

I don't know about you people but when was the last time you walked into a so called surf shop and actually talked to someone who knows what there talking about and I'm not just talking long boards or short boards but everything in between.  The days of talking to a shaper in a so called surf shop are down to 2% if you believe in luck.  The difference between my surf gallery and 98% of all the surf shops is you will not be sold a board that does not fit your needs.  If you want a custom motorcycle were do you go? If you want a custom surfboard made for where you surf and how you surf than San Clemente Surfboards is a great start for a custom board for you or one off the rack.  We carry all shapes and sizes and new boards coming in every week.  Four new 9ft high performance longboards coming soon these boards are research and development boards that I have designed off of one of my personal boards.  Next up will be some 9'3 and 9' 6 performance boards.  We will be carrying all shapes and sizes from the past to the present. 

So enjoy the ride of life one day and one ride at a time.

The retail end of surfing

Retail is interesting when you stop and look at most of the retail stores what separates them all from each other? Think about people what separates the so called surf shops these days? Is it just me or do I see the same clothing companies in most of the surf shops up and down the coast. The so called surf shops would be nothing without the SURFBOARD period. The billion dollar clothing industry would be none existent without the surfboard. So next time you go into the surf shops in your area take a look around and see how many stores carry the same clothing and the same surfboards. The surfboard is what separates the so called surf shops take away the surfboards what do you have? Even before I started shaping I had the opportunity to talk to most of the guys who shaped my boards. The one thing people don't realize is how great it is to be able to talk with a shaper, especially the ones that actually ride everything short or long. So if want a custom board or one off the rack come in and talk to me the surfer/shaper and the artist for the board made for your ability and where you like to surf. San Clemente Surfboards & Art is a modern day surf gallery of hand made surfboards and art with strong roots to the past, carrying on the soul and spirit and tradition to the present surfers of today. Remember it does not matter what you ride we are all surfers period.
Spring is a great time of the seasons so enjoy each day and grow forward.