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It’s getting gnarly for surf gear makers

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hbAfter a steady wave of growth, customers aren’t spending as much as before and some smaller purveyors could be wiped out.

For the surfing industry, the recession has become a matter of sink or swim.

Across Southern California, small surf shops as well as action sports giants such as Quiksilver Inc. are trying to stay afloat as the economic crisis that started on Wall Street makes its way to the beach. With surfers cutting back …  More info

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