U.S. Slalom Nationals – 2017

When I moved to Wilmington back in 1993, Wrightsville Beach was a sleepy little surf town with only a couple of decent surf/skate shops to get boards and gear.  Aussie Island was one of the few places you could count on to always have the best equipment, be it a low-key local board builder or international super shaper.   Well, it’s been over 27 years since they first opened shop and they continue that tradition of quality and personal service that first attracted me to their shop.  We are very happy to have your support and look forward to many more as Aussie Island and Cape Fear Slalom Racers continue to grow!

The Landyachtz Hammer Grip Tape makes your board feel as though you are standing on a cloud! A layer of soft foam beneath the grip layer adds comfort for tired soles.  The foam is also awesome for concave applications.

Once upon a time, there were only a couple of companies that made longboard wheels and skaters were forced to ride sub-par urethane. Hawgs was born because of this. Hawgs Wheels raised the bar and come in all shapes, sizes and duros for your preferred longboard application.

Mount some Hawgs and you’ll squeal with delight!

Skaters are always needing random equipment.  Skate Box delivers to your door a nice package each month with a blend of necessary items such as wheels, bearings, hardware, etc. to the fun and whimsical shirts, hats, stickers and the latest publications to pass the time while you wait for the rain to stop so you can get back outside and shred.  Give it as a gift or gift it to yourself, because you’re worth it!

What happens when two college bound friends pool their tuition money to start a skateboard company in their garage?  Original Skateboards happened.  That was 15 years ago and they are pumping out all kinds of decks for freestyle riding, downhill speed runs, carving and cruising your favorite pavement.  We think Hobby Park’s famed “Elevator Shaft” GS hill  and Original will be a great match!

Miguel “Mig” Marco and Louis Ricard have teamed up and are pumping out the Canadian Maple!  Fullbag makes killer slalom decks, downhill sleds and the most beautiful snowboards I’ve ever seen!  My wife isn’t a fan of the logo, but it’s just an upside down heart, right?  We heart Fullbag!

These are not your average glass container for holding your favorite IPA.  Goose Creek crafts amazing stoneware that is as strong as it is beautiful!  Crafted in Emerald Isle, NC, these growlers will be more popular than whatever you fill it with!

Foothills Brewing was established in Winston-Salem in 2004.  They are best known for their Hoppyum IPA, but also do loads of limited and seasonal releases such as Dead and Berried and Sexual Chocolate.  How can you go wrong?  Plus, their brewing facility and tasting room is literally around the block from Hobby Park!  And they have a kick ass downtown pub.

Nobody’s perfect and there was bound to be a mistake somewhere on this site, so I am relieved that it was this simple error.
It was brought to my attention the dates for the hotel block were a day off. It should read, Thursday the 19th through Sunday the 22nd. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you to the left coaster for the heads up.