Old news...but I stumbled upon a batch fresh off the boat from China this weekend! Yeah, bodes well for the future of surfing....not!
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Costco Surfboards
Old news...but I stumbled upon a batch fresh off the boat from China this weekend! Yeah, bodes well for the future of surfing....not!
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GAH! wtf? What Costco is this?
Oh, and the tag on the box says "Counter Culture Hand Shaped Short Boards" Ugh.
That's just wrong. Not a little wrong--completely wrong.
Yes, the costco here in Honolulu has carried them for a year at least. I know some people who have bought them as their "crappy board when I have visitors who want to learn how to surf". But still, everytime I go to Costco, I see one being bought. And to think how many shapers there are on the island....
Some of those shapes are actually ok being popouts! HOT!
ATTENTION ALL SHOPPERS
BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL
buy a 50 gallon drum of salsa and get a chineese surfboard for $99.95
somf
Over the counter culture, gross.
Maui Costco has carried boards by Realm and Counter Culture for at least 5 years now.
They are decent and put surfboards within the reach of more locals with their low price tag.
I wish the big stores were not here but since they were allowed to come in, they may as well sell what is in demand.
it's all about economics. Ford, GM, Chevy vs. Toyota. We all know who is winning the battle.
Don't be stupid when you can buy 2 Costco boards for the price of 1.5 CI boards.
Costco $200/board
Channel Island $500+/board
Unless you are sponsored by the big names and getting all your boards for free, more expensive doesn't necessarily mean better. A high percentage of boards are NOT hand-made any more so why the HIGH price?
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