Pit Surf Shop
| WETSUITS, BOOTIES, GLOVES & HOODS !!! |
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If you need them St. Auggie, we have them in stock and at great prices. The surf looks pretty small today but the forecast for Sunday/Monday increases up to head high with unfavorable winds. If your bored and tired of the small surf, grab the skate and charge it. Stop by the PIT to demo the THRUSTER carve skateboard. It's the most like Surfing on a skate that we've ever seen here at the PIT. Works the same leg muscles and motions. Stir It up is always open and ready to serve you a great lunch or hot Mocha!!!
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| New Sanuk Sidewalk Surfers and Sandals Just In |
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Just got a shipment of Sanuk Sidewalk Surfer's (They're not shoes... They're Sandals) and Sanuk Sandals in. Some great new styles and some new colors of some Sanuk's best. Stop by and check them out!
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| More Gloves and Hoods In... Brr... |
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The water is cold but we are re-stocked on the gear to keep you warm! Just got a nice shipment of wetsuit gloves and hoods in so you can brave the water here in St. Augustine, and the prices are impossible to beat!
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| Huge Billabong and Skate Shipments Just In |
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We just received a huge shipment of Billabong gear for guys and girls! Be the first one on the block to get some new threads - and while your at it you can save a few bucks, because we are still doing buy 2 get 1 Free on clothing!
For the skaters out there we just got a ton of new decks and wheels in, as well as a few other goodies to fill up the skate case. As always we are stocked with the latest products from the top brands.  |
| New Cold Surf Gear Coming Soon!!! |
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Well its another glorious frigged day in St. Augustine! I think the water temperature is around 51 degrees, and the air temperature is around 40 degrees at mid-day. The water is looking pretty calm right now but there is hope in site for a little bump on Saturday. With the right equipment in the right spots there could be a fun clean wave to be had. If the storm front that's coming through on Friday generates a little power, Sunday could have stomach high plus sets with a light chop. If you need any gloves, boots, a hood or full suit we've got a fresh shipment coming in this week at the Pit. With all the new wet suit technology you barely feel the cold water. So don't miss waves just because you might get cold! Winter is one of the best times to surf around here. If you don't go out, its just more room for me!
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| Beach Blast Off 2010 |
 Beach Blast Off 2010Kick off 2010 in seaside style at this special family friendly, St. Augustine Beach event! Enjoy a blast of flavor, icy sculptures, Kids Zone and fireworks when several of St. Augustine’s favorite restaurants serve up chili for tasting and judging at the Fire and Ice Chili Cook-off from 4 to 8 p.m. After things cool off from the chili – the Fireworks begin at 8:30 p.m. This display will delight visitors and help usher in the New Year! On the Main Stage enjoy live entertainment/bands, karaoke and the Family Friendly Dance Party. Admission is free.  |
| MERRY CHRISTMAS From The PIT & Staff |
 The PIT and Staff Wishes everyone and their families a safe, fun filled holiday season and a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!  |
| Mick Fanning Clinches 2nd World Title |
 Mick Fanning of Australia has clinched his 2nd ASP World Title. Saturday afternoon saw solid 6-8 foot surf at Pipeline in Hawaii, and with Joel Parkinson's early elimination in round 3, Mick Fanning won his second world title in three years. Though Mick also went on to loose his third round heat to good friend Dean Morrison, he had enough of a lead over Parko to secure the title. The event has been on hold for the past two days, after Saturday saw the completion of rounds 3 and 4. Here is a look at the quarter finals match-ups when competition resumes as early as Tuesday: QF 1: Dean Morrison (AUS) vs. Damien Hobgood (USA)  |
| Second Round of Billabong Pipeline Masters Complete |
 The Surfers reveled in the gently groomed four-to-six foot barrels at Pipeline yesterday, and wrapped up the remaining nine Round 2 heats of the Billabong Pipe Masters. Event Number 10 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Pipe Masters is the final stop of the Vans Triple Crown and the local Hawaiians ruled the day, taking six wins in nine heats. John John Florence (pictured), 16, event wildcard and of course youngest the competitor in event, was on fire again today, threading both the Backdoor rights and the Pipeline lefts with skills of a surfer twice his age, on his way to the day’s highest heat total, an 18.90 out of a possible 20. Former 4 Time Pipe Masters Champion Andy Irons returned to action again today, and is looking hungrey for a fifth win. He looks to be back in competition form and ready to go at the World Tour again in 2010. Here is a look at the Round 3 match -ups: -Check out the superstars going against eachother in heats 3, 4, 11, and 14! Heat 1: Adrian Buchan (AUS) vs. Dean Morrison (AUS) Heat 2: Mick Fanning (AUS) vs. Torrey Meister (HAW) Heat 3: Damien Hobgood (USA) vs. Andy Irons (HAW) Heat 4: Bobby Martinez (USA) vs. John John Florence (HAW) Heat 5: Adriano de Souza (BRA) vs. Flynn Novak (HAW) Heat 6: Tom Whitaker (AUS) vs. Michael Picon (FRA) Heat 7: Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) vs. Chris Ward (USA) Heat 8: Kelly Slater (USA) vs. Hank Gaskell (HAW) Heat 9: Bede Durbidge (AUS) vs. Liam McNamara (HAW) Heat 10: Kieren Perrow (AUS) vs. Roy Powers (HAW) Heat 11: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Bruce Irons (HAW) Heat 12: Jordy Smith (ZAF) vs. Dayyan Neve (AUS) Heat 13: Taylor Knox (USA) vs. Phillip MacDonald (AUS) Heat 14: C.J. Hobgood (USA) vs. Shane Dorian (HAW) Heat 15: Joel Parkinson (AUS) vs. Gavin Gillette (HAW) Heat 16: Dane Reynolds (USA) vs. Kekoa Bacalso (HAW) To follow the event live click here: www.triplecrownofsurfing.com  |
| 1 Round and Half of Second Done at Billabong Pipeline Masters |
 The Billabong Pipeline Masters has completed the first round and half of the second round in solid, super clean 6-10 foot surf. Running a double heat format in which there are 2 man-to-man heats in the water at the same time, overlapping by 20 minutes, they were able to finish the entire first round and half of the second round of competition. Some of the days stand out surfers were Michael Pincon of France who scored a near perfect 19.76 out of 20 in the days final heat, local Hawaiian and youngest competitor John John Florence, who at 16 scored a 17.20 combined two wave score, as well as perennial favorites Andy and Bruce Irons. One of the events oldest competitors and certainly the one riding the biggest board, Liam MacNamera was able to win in both his first and second round heats while using a strategy of only going left. Stay tuned for more info as the contest progresses.  |
| Greg Long Wins The Eddie Aikau At Waimea Bay yesterday |
 Greg Long overtook all the favorites yesterday to get a win in the Eddie Aikau Invitational. The Surf was 20-25 foot plus (required for the event to even run). The last time the surf was big enough in the 3 month window was 2004 and Bruce Irons came away with his 1st win. To read more and view photos of the event click: Eddieaikau.  |
| Billabong Pipeline Masters Starts Tomorrow... |
 Anyone interested in viewing the last event of the ASP 2009 world tour can clicke here: PIPEMASTERS.For the 2009 World Title race there is only two surfers left in contention: Mick Fanning & Joel Parkinson Mick Fanning is currently leading with 7140 points and Joel Parkinson is in 2nd place with 6772 points. Between these two, the following are possibilities: If Mick Fanning finishes up 33rd to 9th, Parko will need a 3rd or better to win the World Title; If Mick finished 5th then Joel would need a 2nd or better; If Mick finishes 3rd, then Parko will need to win the Billabong Pipeline Masters; If Mick was to finish 2nd he will automatically clinch the ASP World Title for the second time in his career even if Parko wins this last event.  |
| Watch The Triple Crown Live |
 Looks like Parko and Fanning are in the quarter finals of the O'Neil World Cup at Sunset. Its viewable live by clicking TRIPLECROWN. Just remember that Hawaii is 4 hours behind our time here on the east coast. They are claiming that it's the largest surf in the 27 year history of the Triple Crown that they have ever held the event in  |
| Parko's Favorite Board... and the other 22! |
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Check out this video of current ASP World #2 Joel Parkinson's favorite board, "Little Red." The thing is amazing!
Click Here for Video Also here is a second video of Joel going through his "winter quiver"... wow! Video of Joel's Hawaiian Wordrobe  |
| New Surftech Surfboards Just In! |
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We just got a great batch of new surfboards from Surftech and there are some amazing deals. WE got a little bit of everything, fishes, shortboards, funshapes, and longboards. They are all priced over $250 below MSRP, so grab yours today before they go!
We also just got a shipment of new funshapes in at amazing prices starting at $300 and no more than $350! If you or someone you know is looking for a great starter surfboard for Christmas we have them! Also remember you can put any surfboard on layaway and make payments if you don't have enough right now!  |
| Offshore This Afternoon!!! |
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Looks like the surf here in St. Augustine will be cleaning up finally this afternoon with some chest to head high conditions. For a live view of our beach cams and a full forecast and surf report click SURFREPORT . Semi clean conditions should continue over the next couple of day.....
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| St. Augustine Surf Forecast.... |
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Should be some sizable over head sets rolling through starting late Sunday reaching out through next week. Mostly northeast windy conditions but still should be fun with the right attitude. For more info and to see what the surf is doing right now "Live" Visit SURFFORECAST
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| Need a New Surfboard? We have Layaway! |
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With the holiday's right around the corner, many of you are probably planning for what big gift you will be giving (or recieving) this year. If it is a surfboard or skateboard that you are after but don't quite have the cash to pay for it all at once, don't worry, we have you covered! For a surfboard all you have to do is put down $100 on any board in the shop and we will hold it for you as you make payments. Once the surfboard is paid off you can take it home. Simple as that. If you would like to order a custom surfboard all you have to do is put down $200 and pay it off when it comes in. For skateboards we will take a $50 deposit.
It's never too early to start planning. Check back often for sales and deals leading up to the holiday's also!  |
| Your Invited!! Fall Festival at Turning Point |
 You and your family are invited to come join us at Turning Point Calvary this Saturday Night from 5-8pm located approximately 1 mile west of I95 on state road 16. Fun games for the kids and plenty of goodies to take home. |
| 2008 Wetsuits on Sale Now! |
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Get geared up for the winter early and save! All of last seasons fullsuits are on sale now! Anything over $200 original price is $50 off, over $100 original price is $25 off, and any wetsuit under $100 is 20% off! With colder water around the corner it is a good time to get prepared and save some money.
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| New DHD Surfboards and Billabong Tops and Still Filthy! |
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We are re-stocked on Billabong's latest surf DVD - Still Filthy. There is some amazing footage from all the guys and it has a great soundtrack - you don't want to miss this one! Click here to see a preview trailer: Still Filthy Trailer
Just in time for the cold air temps, we are fully stocked on Billabong wetsuit tops. With the water in St. Augustine still warmer than the air these tops work perfect to keep the wind off of you. Also just in a shipment of DHD Surfboards from Australia! The boards look sick, we got a few more of the Bobby Monster - we can't keep up with demand for these 5-Fin Bobby Martinez models, so get yours before they are gone! Also keep an eye on the upcomming Rip Curl ASP World Tour Contest in Portugal, as DHD Team rider Mick Fanning goes for his second World Championship, and fellow DHD rider Adriano DeSuoza tries to make a move to the top of the ratings.  |
| 2009 ASP World Title Scenarios Heading into the Rip Curl Pro Search Portugal |
 With the completion of the Billabong Pro Mundaka, which was won by Adriano de Souza (BRA), the 2009 ASP World Title race gotten a whole lot closer heading into the last two eventsof the year: the Rip Curl Pro Search Portugal, followed byBillabong Pipeline Masters. Here are some of the scenarios of what it would take for World No. 1 Mick Fanning, to clinch his second world title at the upcoming Portugal Event: mathematically, there are still 10 surfers in the running for the 2009 ASP World Title, starting with Tour ratings’ leader Mick Fanning and going all the way to current World #10 Damien Hobgood. For the Rip Curl Pro Search Portugal these are the scenarios most likely to happen: If Mick Fanning wins the Rip Curl Pro Search Portugal: Joel Parkinson, needs a 9th or better and Adriano de Souza needs a 3rd or better to keep Mick from clinching the 2009 ASP World Title in Portugal. If Mick Fanning finishes Runner-Up in Portugal: Parko would need a 17th or better, Adriano a 5th or better, and Kelly Slater and Bede Durbidge would need a win to keep the race going into the final event at Pipeline. If Mick Fanning finishes 3rd at Portugal: Joel Parkinson needs only a 33rd, Adriano a 9th, Kelly Slater Bede Durbidge (AUS), 26, would need Runner-Up finishs or better, and C.J. Hobgood, and Taj Burrow, will need to win to prevent Fanning from clinching. The Rip Curl Pro Search will host the world’s best surfers in Peniche, Portugal from 19 – 28, 2009. CURRENT ASP WORLD TOUR TOP 10 (After Billabong Pro Mundaka): 1 – Mick Fanning (AUS) 6350 points 2 – Joel Parkinson (AUS) 6306 points 3 – Adriano de Souza (BRA) 5773 points 4 – C.J. Hobgood (USA) 5748 points 5 – Bede Durbidge (AUS) 5524 points 6 – Kelly Slater (USA) 5514 points 7 – Taj Burrow (AUS) 5149 points 8 – Bobby Martinez (USA) 4914 points 9 – Taylor Knox (USA) 4816 points 10 – Damien Hobgood (USA) 4794 points  |
| Update to Surf Conditions in St. Augustine |
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There actually looks to be some fun little waves out there... especially if you have a longboard or a funshape... maybe we will see a little increase for tomorrow???
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| The Surf in St. Augustine This Weekend |
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Very small surf today in St. Augustine, it might be rideable at the right spot on the right board at the right tide... maybe. It is a beautiful day to get out and enjoy the beach though and the water is still warm, to go with the record highs air temp.
Apparently we aren't the only place with small surf this weekend, as the ASP World Tour has been on hold in Mundaka Spain at the Billabong Pro for the last three or four days. Luckily for us there is a little hope on the horizon with potential for some surf early in the week... the world tour on the other hand may have to waite a little longer before they see sizes increase into the contestible range.  |
| New Fall Gear Just In! |
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We just recieved a huge shipment of Billabong fall gear for both guys and girls. Tons of new hoodies, jeans, and long sleeve T's in for the guys, and a bunch of fall dresses and hoodies for the gals. We also got a shipment of guys Matix gear just this week... so stop by and check it out!
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