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November 25th, 2011 | By | 2,092 Comments

Movember Week 4: One MO Week of Supporting in Style

We’re in the last week of the mo-grow and we’re blown away by the supportive showing of facial fur. The full spectrum of staches canvassed SWELL’s facebook wall, and we’ve kept good on donating $1 to the Movember fund, but we’re ready to give ALOT more. You can still post staches, faux-mos, or finger staches on SWELL’s wall until the end of the month. Sanuk donated a pair of shoes, and SWELL has great prizes for the Mo with the MOst likes in our Movember album. Check out the 125+ Mo’s.

These bushy brooms are back in style, and many of the boys are hanging up the razor for the holidays. Celebs, surfers, and everyday gentlemen have embraced this look that gives any dude an extra dose of danger that everyone fears and endears.

Need some inspiration? Here’s a few staches that have really “grown” on us this Movember:
Movember Staches

Even competitors at the Triple Crown of Surfing on the North Shore of Hawaii have grown Mos to support mens health, and perhaps to intimidate the opposition. We are proud of our partners in the surf industry who dedicate their energy to this great cause. These brands have given MO money and really wave the flag for Movember, so supporting them gives you good karma (and awesome stlye Volcom, Electric, Sector 9, AMBSN, VonZipper

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November 25th, 2011 | By | 2,630 Comments

Black Friday Deals at SWELL!

Happy Black Friday!
A little Black Friday Deal action to cure your turkey hangover…


Facebook Deals: Get a workout for your refresh finger…we’re giving out 90% off coupon codes all day today on Facebook! The codes are limited (20 per item), and will be announced 4 times throughout the day today (from 8am-2pm PST). Click HERE for more info on how you can get one.


Not a fan of fighting for your code? Cash in on some half-off deals on some of our top-selling items. Click to shop: 50% off Black Friday Deals!

Check back soon for more Cyber Monday Deals!

November 18th, 2011 | By | 1,670 Comments

New at SWELL: the Quiksilver Watermans CollectionPresenting a collection from Quiksilver, inspired by the icons

New at SWELL: the Quiksilver Waterman Collection
Inspired by true watermen, surfing icons, and pioneers of the sport, the collection aims to bring back the inherent quality of classics. Forgoing any trace of frivolous trim, the focus remains on solid essentials and a utilitarian aesthetic.


(featured: Quiksilver Waterman windbreaker, Quiksilver Waterman sweater, Quiksilver Waterman sweatpants)

Advocates of the collection include some of the most respected big wave riders, open water paddlers, world champions and legendary watermen- including: Mark Healey, Jamie Mitchell, Bobby Nash, Kelly Slater, Titus Kinimaka, and more of the world’s greatest.

Click to View: the Quiksilver Waterman Collection

November 17th, 2011 | By | 771 Comments

Surfing Magazine’s Ocean Beach SF -Go There!

All year the surf cynics naysayed this season’s big city surf venues on the World Tour, but the conditions at SF and NY bested favorite stops like Trestles and Bells.

The boys elated escaping remote destinations with no diversions for laydays or early exits . Exploring the city with celebrity status was a new experience for most, and twitter post leaked that pro surfers still rage the night before competition to the likes of Archy or Occy.

Enjoy this Surfing Magazine spread that shows OB in all its glory. Reader beware: Ocean Beach is waaaaay heavier than it looks.
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Rip Curl Pro Search: The City

We hoped you enjoyed Surfing’s OB experience, unfortunately The Rip Curl Pro Search is taking a 1 year hiatus to make room for Volcom Pro Fiji.

If this just convinced you to take a surf trip to Ocean Beach San Fransisco, here’s SWELL’s top 6 places to go thaw out your feet.
1. Mollusk Surf Shop -Trip out on iconoclastic surf expression
2. Java Beach Coffee Shop -Get over it and order a Latte
3. Zeitgeist Beer Garden -Very Liberal With Their Pours…and just about anything
4. Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant -Eat, Drink, Mind-Surf
5. Sutro Heights Park -Perched over Kelly’s Cove
6. Club 540 -Order a shot of Chartreuse and your toes will tingle