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January 6th, 2012 | By | 2,081 Comments

Top Tweets of the Week: Holiday Surf Banter

A weird week in the surf world brought us unseasonably epic weather and surf, but an untimely loss of a legend.  Read what our favorite folks to follow had to say over the holiday, and keep up with SWELL’s steady stream of twitterrhea.


With heavy hearts we must announce that Sean Collins, Surfline’s founder, president & chief forecaster has passed away. http://t.co/pb3j8NCe
December 27, 2011 12:16 am via webReplyRetweetFavorite
@surfline
Surfline

We all owe Sean Collins a debt of gratitude for opening the doors to one of the most elusive wonders of the world… good waves. His untimely passing took a huge toll on the surfing world, and the gift of Surfline he left behind will be daily reminders of his greatness.

Celebrate his life at the memorial paddle out, Sunday, January 8th at 11AM. Throw flowers from the pier or suit up and enjoy the waves.


I’m pretty much surfing’s version of Tim Tebow…except the winning, God and not getting laid parts.
December 6, 2011 9:04 pm via webReplyRetweetFavorite
@Daynolds
Daynolds

Impostor or not, @Daynolds’  “blunt” honesty and humorous self portrayal explains why Dane Reynolds is the 5th most talked about surfer in the media. But how can a guy bite the hand that feeds him, quit the tour, and still land 7 figure contracts? Well, maybe we’re all sarcastic punks who glorify apathy, and destined to grow musty neckbeards.

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December 28th, 2011 | By | 2,613 Comments

Win it Wednesday: Spitfire Designs

Win It Wednesday at SWELL means we’re giving away our favorite products of the week. Our customers demand the best, so we hand pick some swag from a top ranked company to reward fan loyalty on Facebook.

Here’s how you can edge out fellow fans every week to claim the weekly sweeps.
1. Keep an eye out for the Tuesday Teaser on SWELL’s Youtube channel. This way you can start thinking of clever taglines to post on our wall which increases your chances to win.

2. Become a fan of SWELL.
3. When we announce it, sign up on the said link.
4. Refer friends to sign up. For ever refered friend that sign up, you get 5 extra entries fro yourself.
5. Tell us why you should win (odd humor encouraged)
6. If you don’t win, don’t worry. SWELL gives out freebies all the time, including a $25 giftcard for our “Fan of the Week” so keep those witty comments coming.

This week we picked the retro tools of the trade that Spitfire designed with a futuristic twist.
1. Spitfire’s retro cassette mp3 player.
This throwback beat box looks like something outta Saved By the Bell, but carries a GB of MP3. That right, it doesn’t really play tapes, but makes the perfect gym companion or 80s party favor. It even comes with headphones. A $70 values, available at SWELL.

2. The Spitfire R4 Headphones
Put some flare on your hair with these colorful earpieces. You won’t hear compliments over the top quality sound bumping these hip headphones. Spitfire Headphones Valued at $30.

3. Spitfire Retro Sunglasses
Spitfire shades are the best band for your buck in eye-wear. They took timeless retro styles like wayfarers and aviators, then threw in futuristic detailing. Live it up in these fun sunnies for under $40.

Win It Wednesday Spitfire Design

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December 22nd, 2011 | By | 2,358 Comments

SWELL Drink Recipes: Mix it Up at your Holiday Party

It’s true, the most memorable parties are the ones you barely remember. It only takes some creative mixology to overcome the taboo of bringin booze to a holiday dinner… or even the company party. Take it from a guy who’s poured drinks everywhere from dive bars to five stars, and I promise your party-goers get loose.

The Dunbar Shake: The perfect tropical winter treat, blending fruits of the Caribbean with holiday cinnamon spice. This slightly creamy concoction started on California’s Central Coast, where they’re always adding peppermint schnaps to battle those cold winds.

1. Pour into cocktail shaker half filled with ice
2 Part Midori Liquor
2 Part Malibu Spiced Rum
1 Part Peppermint Schnaps
4 Part Pineapple Juice
1 Part Cream
2. Cover and shake until frothy
3. Strain into shot glasses and slam em.

Liquid Cocaine

SWELL Mixologist makes Liquid Cocaine

Surfer on Acid: Another tropical rum infusion that just sounds fun to drink… and a sneaky drink to slip in some Jager.

1. Use ice cold chilled bottles
2. Pour equal parts into shot glasses
Jagermeister
Malibu Rum
Pineapple Juice
3. Force feed guests
*Add Redbull for Liquid Viagra Variation

Colorado Bulldog: A subtle twist on a classic, and a sweet treat for people who hold-out on shooters.

1. Using an old-fashioned glass, fill with ice
2. Pour 1 shot Vodka, 1 shot Irish Cream
3. Top off with Milk
4. Froth it up in a cocktail shaker
5. Add a splash of cola
*To garnish, swirl chocolate syrup inside the glass before pouring from shaker.

Follow these steps, and you’ll get the most mild mannered folks to par-take in some dancing, drinking, and making merriment.

If your still looking for some all time entertainment, try mastering these party-technics

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December 16th, 2011 | By | 2,891 Comments

The SWELL Guide: Gifts for Guys Edition

You already bought him a cordless drill, a universal remote, and a shaving kit…now what?. They rarely ask for new clothes, don’t like to shop, and contently dress in the same outfit/style they’ve worn since high school. So instead of coercing them into a full wardrobe overhaul, follow the SWELL gift guide to upgrade his look with these subtly awesome looks.

1. Casual is king, especially during holidays at home. Anything lined in the popular sherpa faux-fur is perfect for lounging around the neighborhood, watching groms play with their new wheels. Or great to throw on for that frosty dawn surf-check. Swell carries dozens of these toasty threads that he’s sure to put on before unwrapping the next present. See Swell’s sherpa selections here

2. Inspired by true watermen, surfing icons, and pioneers of the sport, Quiksilver’s Waterman Collection brings back the inherent quality of classics. If your man prefers skinny jeans and bling, this isn’t the ticket. This gear embodies the outdoor spirit with new-school function and comfort. Just tell him that Tom Carroll, Peter Mel, and Mark Healy developed this line while exploring the rugged Pacific North West.

3. You can’t fail with surf videos. Every guy still has that teenage nostalgia to get his stoke fix and mind-surf, letting out the occasional terrets-like outbursts. This works especially well for the lady trying to get her man off the couch and into a healthier body-mass index. Just look in the garage to see what kind of board he has, then peruse the video previews of SWELL’s dvd page to see which one fits his style. Still not sure, take a tip from Morgan, SWELL’s gear guru for his top 5 dvd picks here.

4. Lastly, a simple accessory is appropriate for any friend, husband, or partner. A stylish leather Nixon belt can hide that tattered waistband on his favorite pants. Or, upgrade your favorite nephew from a velcro wallet, to a real deal leather pocket book. SWELL has 100s of socks, boxers, shades, hats, and more, so get your stocking stuffers and more before its too late at SWELL.

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