MOVING FOREWORD

10 Days of Neon is back! The most panicked shopping days of the year are here. We're rewarding your procrastination this season with some packages to take your holiday dollars a bit further. With free hats, neon wave merch, and gift cards–your budget can get a few last laps in before it's time to wrap it up. Take a look at our 10 Days deals below and shop now through December 20 (that's 11 days, we know.)

We are constantly gathering inspiration from those outside our immediate bounds and working to tailor our selection to those who are in the field on a daily basis. This holiday season, we asked members of our own pro team to take a look at our Black Friday Sale and let us know what stood out to them the most–whether they're at school, on the mountain or in the water. Take a look at their selections, below.

JG has spent the last few decades (literally) shaping snowboarding. When he’s not doing that, he’s surfing whenever and wherever he can. A few years back he had the idea to bring those two worlds even closer together - a snowsurf made with the same high-end materials that are utilized in today’s high-performance surfboards. Designed in Vermont and crafted in Ventura, CA, his Shredeye boards are as much surfboards as they are binding-less snowboards–the water beneath them is just a bit colder than your typical east coast break. With that in mind, we figured it was best for him to sit down with another seasoned surfer to answer a few basic questions. Neon Wave Team Rider Nate Zoller sits down with JG to take a deep dive into his slabs of foam and what makes them some of the funnest planks on the hill.

Just up the road from York Beach is Grain's HQ - a full-scale board production facility, surf shop and classroom. Grain's mission in production and in concept is to design and build truly sustainable surfboards. Truly sustainable as in sourcing materials to shape from local softwoods, blowing the idea of foam right out of the water, no pun intended.

We don't just sell the products that are in our store–we use them daily. For Q2, we asked some of our crew to let us know what pieces they find themselves grabbing for during the warmer months. Whether they're a part of their daily wears, essential for a trip out on the boat, great for local waves, or built for a trip from the west to the east–they pulled some of their favorite pieces and wrote a little bit about what makes them the best. 

Neon Wave Buyer, Kaitlynn, sat down with us to curate a selection outfits and kits to capture the fleeting moments...

We don't just sell the products that are on our site–we use them daily. We asked some of our crew to let us know what pieces they find themselves grabbing most often. Whether they're a part of their daily wears, essential to a trip up the hill, great for local waves, or built for a trip from the west to the east–they pulled some of their favorite pieces and let us know why they're their favorite.

The idea of extending the life and application of our clothing has become more and more prevalent. Much to the credit of the makers, sewers, crafters, and textile workers who have carried on their traditions and foraged fresh ones of their own. Mario’s work, in tandem with the initial makers/designers, stands in opposition to the familiar push for more and more; purchase, wear, discard, repeat.

You have surely heard the term and practiced the act in the context of textiles. Something as simple as throwing a jacket over a tee or adding tights under your snowpants are good examples of how integral layering is in our day to day dress. Past that, why is it important and what is the point to building a solid layering system? Think of your layers as a micro-shelter. Your own personal eco-system that impacts how you experience temperature, moisture levels, and physical output in any given environment. At its core, an effective and appropriate layering system will help regulate temperature, keep you dry, provide full range of motion, and protect you from the elements; keeping you warm and comfortable. A good system means more fun and safety outdoors and more time connecting with what you love.

In 1993, Rick Wilcox and Nick Yardley created the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest and it has been the primetime gathering place for Northeast ice ever since. Showcasing an amazing array of clinics, guides, climbs, screenings, athletes, and gear demos, the event has grown to become an access point for any and all who wish to find their way to ice and heed the call of the cold.

When it comes to seasonal riding, the right snowboard boot can make all the difference in your comfort and performance on the mountain. In this guide, we will walk you through the essential steps to determine your size, explore various boot types, and ensure your snowboard boots fit perfectly, whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time rider.

Some 280 miles southeast of Rochester and 90 miles north of New York City, a stoney ridge rises above the surrounding countryside. The light, sandy colored cliffs stand in contrast to the dense green forests that swallow the rest of the earth below. A window into the geological history of this mysterious rock spine and how it came to be shaped.