Last summer, we took surfing lessons. And, well, it’s a lot harder than it looks. We had salt water randomly dripping out of our nose for days. So it’s important to give yourself every advantage you can get. After all, you don’t want to embarrass yourself in the Long Island surf. And greatness in the water starts with just the right surf shop.
Long Islanders Voted Bunger Surf Shop the Best Surf Shop on Long Island!
Bunger Surf Shop
50 E. Main St.
Babylon
800-698-7873
www.bungersurf.com
Any surf shop can sell a body suit and board, but Bunger Surf Shop isn’t any surf shop. Need proof? The shop’s website has pictures of one Tom Bunger and one Charlie Bunger—last names ring a bell?—surfing during Hurricane Bill and in Nicaragua, respectively. That would be like a car salesman demonstrating the ability to parallel park in Manhattan. It’s why Bunger’s motto—There Is No Substitute For Experience—is no dumper.
2nd Place - Long Beach Surf, 70 W. Park Ave., Long Beach. 516-431-5431. www.longbeachsurfcam.com
Long Beach Surf is a great place for all your surf needs. Their website is fully interactive with the latest on sales and weather forecasts. They sell everything from boards to wetsuits, and even rentals. They are open seven days a week but their hours vary so check their website for hours and deals.
3rd Place - Xtreme Surf & Sport, 3034 Jericho Tpke., East Northport. 631-462-9283. www.xtremesurfandsport.com
Xtreme Surf & Sport sells gear in surf, snow, skate and wake. They also have their own skate team. The sales team is knowledgeable about the boards they sell because they all surf and skate themselves and can often be seen at the local beaches on their boards. Their selection of surf boards is extreme and variable and they are never out of stock on boards. Check out their website for more info on the team and upcoming deals.
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