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I don't actually have time to surf anymore... and when I do have time I sorta alreay know where I want to go based on what's happening in the water and how many people I feel like punching in the face (because that's how we roll in L.A.) but I bought this book because it made me laugh when I was flipping through it in the bookstore: They called out a certain Ho'wood producer as being a kook and made other apt-and-vaguely-cruel cracks.

Worth getting if you know your spots and if you don't... and a decent option if you're looking to upgrade from Bank Wright's guide (even thought he wins in the "author whose name most qualifies him to write a surfing guide" category).

Updated Dec 1, 2006

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Scott Anderson Custom Short Board

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Scott made me a 6'2" three years ago and I named her Scotland. Though there have been many boards from as short as 5'7" to as long as 6'8" since, she's still my favorite gal. Scott, whose shop is in Marins del Rey, knows what works in L.A. surf. (via Anderson Surfboards)

Updated Apr 14, 2006

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Welcome to Rusty

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I wish you could meet Martha Washington, my pale pink Rusty shortboard. I got her on President's Day a few years ago and she's the Commander in Chief: 6'0", thin as a chip, turny but definitely not a flip flopper. (via Rusty)

Updated Apr 14, 2006

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Rip Curl Women's 3/2 Ultimate F-Bomb GB Steamer Wetsuit

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The warmest wettie ever. Fleece lining makes it as toasty as mama's kitchen. It has the perfect mix of liquid seam sealing and stitching to make it flexible, water tight and durable.

Updated May 25, 2006

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Rip Curl Floral Bikini

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For the surf.

Tighten the strings and it'll stay on.

Updated Sep 7, 2006

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SpeedoUSA Flipturns 2pc

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Why I love this Speedo:
1-Double draw strings keep the bottoms AND top in place
2-Bottoms are a little boyish, which is so cute. Sometimes training bikinis can be either really high-waisted or, worse, high-legged a la Olivia Newton John.
3-Lap swimmers may have to suffer through a lifetime of tanlines over the shoulders, but at least torsos don't have to be chlorine-white all summer.

Updated May 25, 2007

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Metromint's New Twists

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When life hands you lemons (and sugar sensitivity so you can't make lemonade), make Citrus Lemon Metromint!

Updated Mar 7, 2007

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TYR Femme T-72 Ellipse Metallized Swim Goggle

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I'm so fast in my pearly goggles! OK, fine. I'm not really that fast... but they probably do make me fastER (a little?)... These fit my face really well... I didn't know there were women's-specific goggles until I discovered these. So glad I took the plunge. (Did you like my bad pun?)

Updated Dec 5, 2006

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Nike Lap Swimming Suit

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For the pool.

Updated Sep 7, 2006

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Kiehl's Sunscreens

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I use four different Kiehl's sunscreens: a Vital Sun Protection spray for surfing because it doesn't sting my eyes, All Sport sunscreen for skiing because it doesn't freeze, the sunscreen in their Ultra Facial lotion twice a day and lip balm with sunscreen. Why the insanity? I'd rather be forever applying sunscreen and forever young than the alternative. (via Kiehl's)

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