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O'fish'l Surfboard Fins Featured In Tommy Moore Design

2009-08-13T13:20:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos of O'fish'l team rider and go-to guy, Eric Simons. Recently he took a trip back to the east coast to visit his family, friends, and beaches. Upon arrival he was greeted with a small south swell which lit up the Mid-Atlantic beaches as well as the OBX of North Carolina.

The board he was pictured sliding on in these photos was shaped by former WRV shaper, Tommy Moore. Tommy Moore has been living in San Clemente, CA, for about four years now and is continuing to fine tune his already extraordinary shaping skills and board designs. This particular board was a 5'6" x 18 3/4" x 2 1/4" hybrid with the O'fish'l TC carbon fin template. This board, as seen in the photo, takes a bit of the fish/rocket nose and shortboard tail to make what I like to call a "hybrid", easy to paddle and catch waves, but performs like your favorite shortboard!

If you would like T.Moore to build a board for YOU, send him an email, tmooreshapes@gmail.com

photo credits: Jeremy Hale and Sheri Crummer

O'fish'l Fins East Coast Surf Session

2009-07-15T14:18:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos taken by an incredible born and breed east coast photographer, Phil Hudson. Captured in these photos are some images of Ocean City, MD surf, and O'fish'l team rider Sam Svenson from Bethany Beach, DE. If anyone has an extra wetsuit or some spare neoprene laying around let me know so we can keep Sam covered and warm!

The board Sam Svenson is shcralping in these photos is a Rocket inspired 5'6" shaped by T.Moore(former shaper for WRV). I will have more on T.Moore shortly! Sam's O'fish'l fin setup that he has been using and says works insane is the CR 2x carbon twins accompanied by a 3-3 carbon center.

O'fish'l Surfboard Fins Proven In Florida

2009-06-10T13:32:00.000-07:00

i've been using ofishl's for years.....love them.....thanks guys...john holeman

No, THANK YOU!!. . .A picture is worth a thousand words!!!!!!!!

O'fish'l Surfboard Leash Attachments Go Yachting

2009-05-27T15:56:00.000-07:00

O'fish'l Surf Products, "Glue-On" Leash Attachment has been tested to hold up to 350lbs using a unique blend of fiberglass micro-fibers and epoxy to provide a bullet proof hold. The test was achieved by one of our long time customers, Gregg Heddrick, who uses our "Glue-On" Leash Attachments on multimillion dollar yachts and speed boats in order to fasten objects to the decks, rails, or any surfaces for that matter!

The "Glue-On" Leash Attachment from O'fish'l Surf Products is most commonly seen and used in the surf industry as leash plugs, and as pieces that make up the SUP Handle Kits. As demonstrated by, Gregg Heddrick, these "Glue-On" Leash Plugs can be used in many different applications such as, kayaks, boats, surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, and even can be bonded to surfaces like wood, fiberglass, and carbon fiber.

O'fish'l Surfboard Fins Satisfied Customer

2009-05-05T16:25:00.000-07:00

Just ONE of the many satisfied O'fish'l customers!!!!

"Hey, Mark. I just wanted to drop you a line to say that I am impressed with your fin systems. I was giving Ted Kearns, my shaper and friend, some feedback on a new board he shaped for me last week. We began talking about the Ofishl set ups I was playing with on my new board and a high performance longboard he shaped for me some time ago. He said I should shoot you an email to tell how much I like them.

I've had several different 2 + 1 set-ups for my longboards, but have only used the Ofishl sidebites. I'm going to have to try some of your center fins soon. I'm on my second shortboard with Ofishls. Ted sent me a few fins to play with, and I found the magic set-up for the fish he shaped me. I really like the flex, the light weight of the fin as well as the box, and the price is affordable. I especially like the ease of which fins can be changed out. With such a light box and fin, it seems I'm able to huck the tail out with great ease and float across sections while maintaining speed. The result is more functional maneuvers due to keeping up that speed. I've got to attribute it to the fin system and box, as I've ridden similar shapes with Futures, Red-X and FCS systems and haven't had the same experience.
I just wanted to let you know I'm sold on Ofishls and look forward to using them on all my boards from now on. You have a solid, functional product without all the fluff that other companies seem to push and waste time on. Ofishl has everything I need.

Aloha,
Peyton"

Like I said, this is only one of our many customers who thoroughly love and enjoy the ease of use, as well as performance. Maybe YOU should be next!!!!!

O'fish'l Fins Surf Products SUP Handle Video

2009-04-22T14:04:00.000-07:00

Here is why the O'fish'l SUP Handle is the best carrying option for your SUP surfboard.

There are other devices out there that claim you can use only one hand to pick up and maneuver your SUP, but I dare you to take the challenge. The O'fish'l SUP Handle is the only product that stays on your board without having to route holes in the deck or worry about leaving your oh so important carrying device on the beach!

Don't get left behind!

O'fish'l Surfboard Fins In Hobie Surfboards

2009-04-15T13:40:00.000-07:00

O'fish'l Surf Products has been working with Hobie Surfboards for a number of years now. Hobie Surfboards use O'fish'l Super Plugs, Long Boxes, and the Snap-In Boxes. All these O'fish'l Products go into the wide range of quality surf vehicles that Hobie has to offer, which includes their SUP line as well.

For those of you who are going to purchase a new Hobie SUP featuring a 2+1 setup, you will receive the T.Patterson Grom template from O'fish'l Products. Not only are you getting an amazing fin template designed by one of the best surfer/shapers in the industry, Timmy Patterson, but you have the option to ride your board single fin with just a few snaps!

That's right, you don't have to find that little key to unscrew your screws, take your fin out, then screw your screws back in! With the O'fish'l Snap In System, you could even take your fins in or out while in the line up and not even miss a wave! This means you can tune your board without having to go all the way back to beach.

Enjoy your new board as well as the ease of use from your fin system!!!

O'fish'l's Christian Wach Noseriding Freak Show

2009-03-26T18:58:00.000-07:00

If you have never heard of, or seen Christian Wach surf, you better get on it! This kid is absolutely amazing and can make riding a piece of kelp look easy! Christian has been a life long rider for O'fish'l, so it only seemed appropriate for him to ask Mark Stavron, owner of O'fish'l, to make him some custom noserider fins for the GSI Noosa Surf Festival in Australia. Here is the story.......

In comes Christian with these crazy off the wall templates, and Mark immediately lays them on the fiberglass panel he had laid up and begins tracing. Mark cuts them out, and these two start going to town with ideas on how Christian is going to be riding them, and how he wants them to feel. Then Mark, starts going on talking about foil points and his prior knowledge of surfing and fin design. These two finally concur on a design and go for it.The end result are these two ginormous fins that only Christian would think up, and that Mark could pull off.

Christian was so stoked with these fins and could not wait to ride them, but against his will, he didn't want to take the chance of ruining them before he got to OZ. Once he made it there, he gave them a try and loved them both. He used one of them in the noseriding division of the GSI Noosa Surf Festival, which he got first, no big deal. He logged 127.31 seconds of noseriding time on two waves, this was 42.31 seconds more than the second place contestant! This was not the first time he has won this event either, he won the previous two years as well!

Christian also did well in the Longboard Division, coming in third place to O'fish'l team rider Taylor Jensen, who brought home the bacon with a first place finish! Hats off to these guys and showing what they can do given the proper equipment matched for their talent and capabilities.

O'fish'l 's Taylor Jensen Wins GSI Noosa Surf Festival !

2009-03-26T17:40:00.000-07:00

O'fish'l team rider, Taylor Jensen, owns his fellow competitors at the prestigious GSI Noosa Surf Festival in Australia. After competing in this event for the past five years, Taylor, a three time USA Longboard Champion, finished in first place!

In the final, Taylor, turns it up with not one, not two, but three nine plus rides! He had a top two wave score of 18.70 out of twenty, remember, that is only two waves! John Constable, a local at Noosa, was Taylor's competition in the final. He was in contention half way through the heat, until Taylor posted a 9.3 to seal the deal. Constable posted a top two wave score of 17.15 to finish the final, but it just was not enough to beat the the Californian.

O'fish'l had a huge presence at the GSI Noosa Surf Festival. Not only did Taylor do well, but another team rider, Chritian "the Freak" Wach, took home a third place finish to Taylor in the Longboard Qualifying Series, as well as, taking top honors in the noseriding event!!! There is more to come on this......

Congratulations Taylor Jensen and Christian Wach!

O'fish'l DS Side Fin Template

2009-03-11T15:12:00.000-07:00

O'fish'l Fins has the ultimate side fin to compliment your favorite 6.5" to 8" center fin on any board. Whether that board is a S.U.P or a longboard the DS is your answer.

The DS was designed for the fast and hollow surf of Hawaii, Mexico, and Australia. Its well balanced template consists of 4" in height, 4" at the base, and moderate rake. Use this template with a smaller center fin and you have the perfect combination of drive and maneuverability. These DS templates have become favorites in the S.U.P. world as well. The DS comes in black/white plastic, carbon fiber, and smoke/red/yellow/blue in fiberglass. Give a set a try and you will see what you have been missing!

O'fish'l Products American Made

2009-03-06T10:05:00.000-08:00

Have you ever heard of the saying, "for us by us"? Well that is what O'fish'l Products is all about. From the materials purchased to the labor that builds it, everything that is manufactured by O'fish'l is 100% American made.

The injection molding process is handled in San Clemente, CA where O'fish'l Products is based. Even the plastics purchased for the fins, fin boxes, and leash plugs are domestic products. Once these pieces are made they are taken from the factory to the "shop" where they are either put together or prepared for retail shops or surfboard manufacturers. This is all done by the hands of the owner Mark Stavron and his sales rep. Eric Simons. Therefore, O'fish'l Products is made for us, the surfing community, as well as by us, the surfers behind the company.

Keep surfing and using 100% American made O'fish'l Products. Thanks for your support!

O'fish'l SUP Handle Carrying Product

2009-03-01T17:10:00.000-08:00

Having trouble getting your Stand Up Paddle board around? Whether it's getting your SUP to the car, getting it from the car to the water, or most important from the water/surf to the beach. O'fish'l Products has you covered once again with an amazingly simple product, the SUP Handle.

The SUP Handle from O'fish'l Products is like no other SUP carrying device on the market today. It's design allows for the strap to remain connected to the board at all times. This means you never have to worry about wrapping tangled straps around your board, or leaving your carrying device on the beach while you surf. When in the water the nylon handle suctions to the board, lies flat, and out of the way. Therefore, the O'fish'l SUP Handle will never trip you up or get in the way while enjoying your paddle time. New or used, the O'fish'l SUP Handle can be put on any board.

The O'fish'l Sup Handle has changed the lives of many SUP riders because you are able to comfortably carry your board over the rockiest terrain with balance and confidence as well as minimizing fatigue. It's hard to believe that a product this good can be purchased for $20! To purchase your O'fish'l SUP Handle visit, www.ofishl.com

"GREEN" O'fish'l Surf Products And Fins

2009-02-28T14:37:00.000-08:00

Going "GREEN"? Many companies in the surf industry are jumping on the band wagon and making product that is environmentally safe or organic. That is great, but why so late?

O'fish'l has been "GREEN" since day one. Twenty years ago, O'fish'l started injection molding their products and using different colors, primarily white and black. In order to change the fin color you have to purge the machine of the prior color. Some companies would just push the excess material through until the new color would become predominant. Thus, a heap of wasted material that is hard as a rock consisting of nylon and fiberglass. Not the case with O'fish'l. We purge the machines the same way but mold fins with the material that most would discard. The end result is sweet, one of a kind fins! Each fin has a marble effect going from black to gray to white. Therefore, O'fish'l has wasted no material for the past twenty years in fin manufacturing!

We appreciate everyone's effort in participating in "GREEN" manufacturing and consumption! The next time you need O'fish'l Products be sure to ask about the "GREEN" line.

O'fish'l Surfboard Super Leash Plug

2009-02-26T09:38:00.000-08:00

Most surfers look at a surfboard and see the obvious, nose, tail, outline, color, and fins or boxes. On the other hand, there are a select few who actually appreciate the work and detail that goes into making these performance water crafts. Such as, concave and how seamless they are blended, rocker, and even the glass job. The one thing that almost everyone will overlook would be the leash plug!

Lucky for me I notice things like that because O'fish'l makes the best leash plug on the market, the "Super Plug". The Super Plug is a 100% sealed leash plug that can be glassed over. Having a plug that is under the glass is a no-brainer. Your board will never take on water around the plug, no filler ring, and it is simply stronger. For the board manufacturers who use resin tints, the Super Plug is your best option because there will not be a white filler ring around the plug creating an eye sore that takes away from an immaculate glass job. One easy way to identify the O'fish'l Super Plug from the others is by looking at the bar inside the plug. The Super Plug uses a brass bar which will not rust or react with plastic. Other imitations consist of a stainless steel bar which will corrode and react with the plastic causing leaks and possible weak points.

Next time you go into a shop, be one of those people who notice the little things and details. Once you start looking you will notice how clean the O'fish'l Super Plug is and how many of them there are.

O'fish'l Surfboard Fins How To Info

2009-02-25T16:41:00.000-08:00

O'fish'l Surf Products, the fastest, easiest system available! Wondering why, or how?

O'fish'l Fins literally "snap" in. For those of you who don't know, O'fish'l Fins require NO SCREWS or KEYS. These fins are held in place by a plastic Z-clip that is situated in the back of the box. To install the fin, simply put the front of the fin into the box and push the fin down until it reaches the leading edge of the Z-clip. From here, hit the top of the fin and you will hear the "snap". The "snap" is the sound of the Z-clip coming over the trailing edge of the fin, ensuring you that your fin is NOT coming out! Therefore, it is literally a "snap".

No screws or keys? Why? Screws get stripped and over time begin to rust. Our patented Z-clip will never get stripped or begin to rust keeping you board cherry as ever. There is nothing worse than trying to fight a stripped screw to get your favorite, not to mention, expensive fins out of your old board and into your new one. To take your fins in or out, O'fish'l uses only your hands which you always have around.

O'fish'l Products are made to be simple and easy to use which has been tested for the past 20+ years! When ordering or inquiring about a new board give O'fish'l Fins a try, and I'll bet you won't be sorry you did.

Ofishl Fins Slideshow

2009-02-25T10:57:00.000-08:00

Clark foam molds before they were crushed and gone forever Photos by Mark Stavron

2008-01-24T17:15:00.000-08:00

Shane Stavron

2008-01-24T17:01:00.000-08:00

Timmy Patterson true light ofishl base fins

2008-01-24T16:42:00.000-08:00

Surfing Ofishl at San Onofre

2008-01-24T10:38:00.001-08:00

Don Craig Cocoa Beach Surf Co. Florida

2008-01-24T10:21:00.000-08:00

Tony Silvagni / Surf Expo Florida

2008-01-24T09:01:00.000-08:00

Sam rides ofishl

2008-01-24T08:55:00.000-08:00

Hunter Rides ofishl

2008-01-24T08:46:00.000-08:00