A BIT ABOUT MAR

We believe that surfing, like most things, is only worth as much as you put into it. That creates a challenge in a place that doesn't have waves everyday! Our goal is to support surfers by building innovative, practical boards that are specialized for normal surfers in realistic East Coast conditions; to provide the fun sessions we love as often as possible.

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Beyond boards, the shop is designed as a place for positive surf culture to grow and live outside of the water. We believe openness is the key to community. Our factory and showroom share a roof because we want surfers of all experience levels to see and learn the board-building process as tool to enhance their connection to their boards and each other via regular events and everyday interactions at the shop.

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What is MAR?

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When you come for a visit, you can expect to find a boutique surf shop with a built-in surfboard factory and a skilled crew of board-builders happy to share their knowledge. All of our new boards are built in house, but we've also got the largest selection of used boards in the mid-Atlantic and everything else you need to get your board in the water.

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While the MAR board label has now grown well beyond our city limits, we'll always preserve our roots as the East-Coast's first DIY shop. Our factory is open to the public in terms of visibility, but more importantly it's available for their use to design and build their own boards under the guidance of our experienced team of professionals.

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We are officially a business, but we function and feel like a community. Surfing and board-building are life-long-pursuits best enjoyed with friends, which is why we are committed to welcoming any and everyone who is interested in joining us in these adventures. 

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It is our genuine desire to ensure that your experience with us is fun, convenient, and pushes your surf experience forward. Come visit us so we can get to know each other better! Have questions? Give us a call, or email us!