When I was looking at surfboards (surf boards) for
the first time I remember how frustrating it was to get all the information that I
needed to pick the right surfboard (surf board) for me.
I looked on multiple
websites trying to gather all the details to make a good decision. IT
TOOK FOREVER!!
I knew there had to be
a better way but I just couldn't find it out there.
Let me
introduce myself.
My name is
Luc Stokes and my wife Holly and I are avid surfers and owners of the online surf shop, Surf Systems Surfboards, San Diego.
We
are not like other surfboard companies
We are here to pass our low overhead discounts on to you. Why would you go to the surf shops and pay $300
- $500 more for a surfboard when you don't need to?
We couldn't think of a good
answer either. That's why we started Surf Systems Surfboards and Surf Gear.
Let me
tell you a story...
Late in 2005 Holly and I moved down to San Diego, CA to chase the
California dream... live where it was warm and surf our brains out. The only
problem was that buying new surfboards when we got down here was a nightmare.
We
went to surf shops, online surf shop, looked on eBay, checked out Craigslist, and any other classified
places you can think of trying to find discount surfboards for sale . And you know what we found out?
If you wanted to buy new
surfboards from surf shops you were going to spend anywhere from $500 to $800. If you wanted to buy a used surfboard, you were still going to pay
anywhere from $300 to $500, unless the surfboard was in really bad shape.
We decided there had to be a better way.
So we did our research and after 11 months we found out that
we could get high
quality, hand shaped, surfboards at a fraction of the cost. But there was a
catch... we had to come up with A LOT of cash to make it happen.
We had to get materials
out of Australia... hire shapers to cut the lines... get an artist to
come up with some killer graphics. No easy task for anyone,
let alone newlywed
surfers.
So
here's what we did...
We partnered with
our parents, the bank, and other
BIG name surf companies to start our online surf shop, Surf Systems Surfboards and Surf Gear.
Not so that we could get rich, but so that we could share the love.
We thought
it just wasn't right that the surf shops were charging so much for a new piece
of fiberglass and foam called a surfboard. Neither of these things cost much
money, why did a surfboard cost so much? OVERHEAD!
So we cut out the overhead, and went straight to the factory so that we could pass
our savings on to you.
BEFORE
purchasing a surfboard online I
recommend you read my FREE Guide to purchasing surfboards online.
($19.99 Value)
It's one thing to provide great
surfboards (surf boards), it's a whole other thing to make sure that it's the
right surfboard (surf board) for you.
So we wrote a guide to step-by-step
help you "wade" through all the elements you need to consider when
picking a surfboard.
In this 17 page guide you will Learn:
What size of surfboard should you buy? Your height, weight, and ability level will determine what surfboard to buy.
What the differences are between Epoxy and Traditional Fiberglass. Which one is right for you and why you want one over the other?
What style of surfboard is right for you... Longboard Surfboards
Mini-Longboard Surfboards
Funboard Surfboards
Hybrid Surfboards
Fish Surfboards
and more!
How to not get ripped off when buying surfboards online. What to look for or more importantly what to lookout for.
and so much more...
This guide covers
everything you need to know whether you are brand new to surfing or just brand
new to buying surfboards online... either way you absolutely must get a copy of
my guide totally for FREE.
Just fill in the simple
form below and I will rush you a copy of my guide directly to your email inbox.
I respect your
email privacy and promise to never share or rent your personal information to
any third party.
Luc & Holly Stokes at
warehouse in California
Testimonials...
"
The surfboard worked better than I had hoped."
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"Hey Luc and Holly,
I purchased a 5'8" fish surfboard from you yesterday. This morning the surf looked a bit mushy but I paddled out anyways for what turned out to be a very fun session. The surfboard worked better than I had hoped.
Thank you so much!"
-Garrett King
Malibu, CA
"I LOVE MY NEW SURFBOARD"
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"Luc & Holly,
Just got back from Costa Rica surf trip. Broke in the new Stokes 8'0" surfboard I got from you guys. Handles like a 6'0" instead of an 8'0". Wanted to let ya'll know "I LOVE MY NEW SURFBOARD". Hope you both are well.
Best Regards,"
-Scott Cox
Deerfield Beach, FL
"Oh my gosh,
how wrong I was to
think the surfboard we got from you might be a little lower quality.
But it wasn't until my husband got on it that we
realized that it is truly an awesome surfboard.
It actually floated my husband better
than his VERY expensive surfboard that is a foot longer and custom made!
They caught waves they normally wouldn't even paddle for and rode them
to shore.
Thanks again for allowing us to come to your
home and helping us to pick the right surfboard."
-Christy Bartlett
San Diego, CA
"Can't beat the quality for the price."
"Luc and Holly,
I am loving my new retro fish surfboard. It's just what
I needed for
summer surf in SD.
It paddles into just about anything, provides
maneuverability to get to where I want to be on the wave, keeps me going through
mush sections, and just feels good under my feet.
Can't beat the quality for the price. We would
love to get together with you two again."
-Chris Neary
San Diego, CA
"Thanks guys I got my fish surfboard this morning... I
unwrapped it, and it was
even better than I thought, what a great surfboard. I been surfing for 40 plus years
and know already what it will feel like. Thanks again."
Then I received this email 1 week later...
"Great surfboard... finally got
some head high offshore waves and this surfboard really flys. Great job!"
Rick later bought a second
surfboard from us and had this to say...
"You both are the greatest you
care and your surfboards are some of the best I have ever ridden...
I now have my 2nd surfboard built
by you and will buy again, the surfboards are quick and responsive. Thank
You both again."
-Richard Gremillion
Mansfield, TX
"Hi Luc and Holly,
I just got back into town and near my computer.
The surfboard worked great,
rode great,
I love it's design and strong epoxy construction, thanks again for meeting me that night.
Good luck with your business,"
-Matt Broadus
St Augustine, FL
"Holly and Luc,
I purchased one of your longboard surfboards and I LOVE
it! Just what I was looking for!!! I've seen very similar surfboards at the
local shops for 3 to 4 hundred dollars more than I paid!!! Gotta love
it! Thanks!"
-Tony Parinello
San Diego, CA
"Hi Holly & Luc,
Thank you so much for
getting me the surfboard I wanted! We really appreciate what you guys did
for us.
It's rare to see a company with this kind of integrity!
Thanks."
