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Los Angeles Recreation Recession

Fee-free weekends at our national parks!

If there's a good side of the recession, it's that countless companies and organizations are offering freebies. Call it goodwill, call it...
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Quiksilver Rep tells all in Times Square (part 3)

Aubrey reported that in Times Square, boardshorts sales are increasing alongside store traffic. With New Yorkers jet setting on tropical vacations,...
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Quiksilver says customer's not a dollar bill (part 2)

Aubrey conferred briefly about other skate and surf shops, how they size up potential customers and employees, even curious about their skill level...
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Interview with Quiksilver Rep: recession proof? (part 1)

The way we look at it, we’re not just Quiksilver representatives, we’re lifestyle reps, and surfboard sport industry reps. We put on...
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Recession-smart gear tips

Sure, the economy sucks. And that's exactly why you need to keep getting out and enjoying the recreational activity of your choice. Or, you may...
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Buying a surfboard without breaking the bank

In a perfect world, we would all have custom made boards. But with the economic conditions we are in, it can be difficult to buy brand new...
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How to build a balance board keeping a balanced budget

Cannot get any surf in the ocean? Try out the carpet. The most popular balance board for surfing is the Indo board. They were true innovators by...
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