Bookworm...........

Classic surf books now avaiable in store!!!!

The shop pic at the moment is 'Photo/Stoner' pictured.



This book showcases rare photos, capturing the beauty and elegance of coastal California, taken by Ron Stoner, the best surfing photographer in the business who, at the height of his career, mysteriously disappeared.

Also be sure to pick up your copy of 'Surfboards' by Guy Motil.

The book explores the past hundred years of efforts by surfers to find and build that perfect wave-riding vehicle for riding that perfect wave. Beginning with a brief history of the sport and its equipment, subsequent sections will deal with different categories and styles of surfboards with stories of their design and creation. State-of-the-art photography and illustration will show everything from close-up detail of the boards themselves to surfboards in action around the world and throughout the past.

Bring on Autumn!

I think surfers may just be the only people at the beach to be wishing for the start of Autumn.

Autumn generally brings and end to the summer flat spells and says hello to another few months of big clean swells breaking onto groomed summer banks (Pic: Fistral, last Autumn doing its thing).

If Sept/Oct last year was anything to go by.......it could be a good'un! I know at least 4 members of Gul here in Plymouth have new boards waiting for 'that day' just try and keep us out of the water! yeeeeow!

If anyone else wants that performance board for the new wave season we have Aatercooled Australia and Adams instore!!!!!

Teahupoo Contest On Now!!!...or is it

We here at Gul have been awaiting the 'WCT Pro Teahupoo' in Tahiti!! As our sweep stake of the top 44 gets more competitive so I am sure does the actual competition!

The comp started on the 23rd but they hve experienced 2 lay days, waiting for a BIG classic Teahupoo swell. Be sure to catch it via webcast, they give the shout to start or not at 6:30pm our time!

Oh Yea..........

And did we mention Round 1 heat #10 Kelly Slater vs Andy Irons!!!! Does it get any better out there?!

And the wave:

Teahupoo breaks in the same spot no matter how big it gets. It's a heavy short lefthander and gives you the rush of facing death and surviving. It's probably best surfed at around six to eight feet. Any bigger than that and it really lives up to its title as the heaviest wave in the world.
The easiest entry into a Teahupoo barrel is going deep. It lets you in , well sometimes, but if you miss you are kissing coral.

TEAHUPOO MEANS 'BROKEN SKULLS'......fancy it?

Gul Team Rider Jack Johns Wetsuit Testing

Neil 'Toks' Surf Prediction

Flat Flat and Flat for another week. Well there is probably something if your 2ft tall and can carve it up on ripples. This lil tok is waiting boards ready for those Autumn swells!!

New Range Available Now!

Gul has just released its new fresh Autumn/Winter 2010 Range, instores soon but available for order online at www.gul.com.

Also come check out the bargins instore in Spring/Summer 2010 with upto 50% off all clothing!

Neil 'Toks' Surf Prediction

Our lil 'Tok Surf Grom' Neil has been talking loud in store this morning, and he is predicting good things for the waves on Sunday.

You heard it here first....BUT....dont come looking for him if it is ruuubbbbish! You'd struggle to find him anywhere but the beach even if it is 0.5ft. But if it is good you owe him a jaeger or a pint because he has been 'praying for surf!'

Boardmasters Again!!!!!

That time of year again! Boardmasters weekend in Newquay! All the guys on good form and are surfing hard, Mitch Coleburn (above)spotted in the water this week getting in some practice sessions! And Tom Lowe (right) is representing at the Padang Indo Comp!

A few of the Gul Plymouth crew will be down there for Saturday night, and be sure to check out the Gul Surf Co. stand at the comp site being well looked after by Amy and her Newquay Guls!