The Welcome Journal

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Surfboard fins in packaging with close-ups of fin installation and a surfer riding a wave, Wakeboard Snow & Surf Essentials.

Choosing The Right Surfboard Fins: A Welcome Bo...

What Surfboard Fins Suit You Best? Surfboard fins act like the engine of your board; choosing the right set transforms how it handles on a wave. Welcome Boardstore notes that...

Choosing The Right Surfboard Fins: A Welcome Bo...

What Surfboard Fins Suit You Best? Surfboard fins act like the engine of your board; choosing the right set transforms how it handles on a wave. Welcome Boardstore notes that...

Man holding Capita Mega Merc 2026 snowboard in board store, next level tech display

Next-Level Tech for High-Performance All-Mounta...

The CAPiTA Mega Merc 2026 is a premium all-mountain snowboard designed for advanced to expert riders seeking high-performance versatility across various terrains. Building upon the proven Mercury platform, the Mega...

Next-Level Tech for High-Performance All-Mounta...

The CAPiTA Mega Merc 2026 is a premium all-mountain snowboard designed for advanced to expert riders seeking high-performance versatility across various terrains. Building upon the proven Mercury platform, the Mega...

Staff picks surfboard rack display at Welcome Boardstore, featuring winter surfboard essentials

Staff Picks: Our Favourite Surfboards of the Se...

At Welcome Boardstore, we ride what we sell—and we’re lucky to have a team that’s just as stoked on surf tech as they are on getting salty. Whether you're a...

Staff Picks: Our Favourite Surfboards of the Se...

At Welcome Boardstore, we ride what we sell—and we’re lucky to have a team that’s just as stoked on surf tech as they are on getting salty. Whether you're a...

Man holding two YES Shifter 3D snowboards at Boardstore, surrounded by snowboard gear.

Playful Precision for Park Enthusiasts: 2026 YE...

The YES Shifter 3D 2026 is crafted for riders who thrive in the park and enjoy a playful, responsive ride. With its true twin shape and innovative Y3D profile, this...

Playful Precision for Park Enthusiasts: 2026 YE...

The YES Shifter 3D 2026 is crafted for riders who thrive in the park and enjoy a playful, responsive ride. With its true twin shape and innovative Y3D profile, this...

Snowboards and bindings display at Welcome Boardstore with 'Snowboard Features?' text overlay

Snowboard Tech Made Simple: What's The Right Bo...

Whether you're strapping in for the first time or upgrading your setup for the backcountry, understanding snowboard tech is key to choosing the right ride. From flex ratings and camber...

Snowboard Tech Made Simple: What's The Right Bo...

Whether you're strapping in for the first time or upgrading your setup for the backcountry, understanding snowboard tech is key to choosing the right ride. From flex ratings and camber...

Lib Tech T.Rice Pro 20yr Camber snowboard on display at Boardstore, snowboarding gear shop

A Tribute to Two Decades of Freestyle Innovatio...

The 2026 Lib Tech T.Rice Pro 20-Year Camber Edition commemorates two decades of Travis Rice's influential snowboard design. This limited-edition model revives the original camber profile, delivering enhanced pop, precision,...

A Tribute to Two Decades of Freestyle Innovatio...

The 2026 Lib Tech T.Rice Pro 20-Year Camber Edition commemorates two decades of Travis Rice's influential snowboard design. This limited-edition model revives the original camber profile, delivering enhanced pop, precision,...