Boston tattoo surf and skate - Wave n' Pave

Tattoo Artist Wanted and Guest Spots Available

wavenpave — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:43:15 +0000

We’ve got a open studio for a experienced tattoo artist with a solid portfolio in Boston Ma. Flexible schedual, So if you’re sick of your current job or just need a change in scenery send us a message with a little about yourself and some examples of your work. View our full help wanted ad on craigslist here for full details. People looking to guest spot should do the same as well.

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NEW TATTOOS | BOSTON SURF SKATE TATTOO SHOP

wavenpave — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:02:47 +0000

Hope everybody had a nice holiday season and are nearly recovered from the season of excess! We’ve been busy little bees tattooing in East Boston. Carissa and Amanda did some nice flash sheets for Friday the 13th and made a few nice tattoos. Check the slideshow for a small example of what we’ve been up to.

On a sidenote Norman “Sailor Jerry” collins would’ve been 101 years old today…

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HYPERFLEX AMP-3 WETSUIT REVIEW

wavenpave — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:57:52 +0000

New for 2012 hyperflex has unveiled they’re a3 surf series. I recieved my 5/4/3 amp-3 wetsuit this week and a swell showed up with it!! Surfing in and around the Boston area in the winter can bring brutal conditions – cold water, colder air, wind etc.. so you’re winter gear is very important.

My initial take on the amp-3 wetsuit was that it was pleasing to the eye, stretchy neoprene, the thermal lining was very soft and good looking and at $290 for the 5/4/3 not too bad on the wallet considering the price of other wetsuits with similar options.

Now the actual performance of the suit. Getting into the suit wasn’t that bad considering it’s a front zip winter suit. The day i used it, it was overcast, air temperatures in the 40′s with strong gusting wind and the water temperature was about 45. actually a fairly warm January day. I surfed for about 2 hours, nice and warm in the suit, i feel that i could have surfed just as long in much colder temperatures. I felt very comfortable in the suit, not as restricted as i’ve felt in other winter suits. Even taking the suit off i didn’t need to contort as i usually do with my other suits and when i got the suit off is was pretty much dry on the inside.

Bottom line - I have no real complaints with this suit. no issues putting it on or taking it off and i was really comfortable in the suit. The build quality was very nice. This is an exceptional wetsuit especially with the $290 price tag (6/5/4 – $300). i would recomend it to anyone looking for a new winter suit, drop us a line if you’d like one of these!!

Happy Holidays | Happy New Year

wavenpave — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:53:01 +0000

Hope everyone had a happy holiday and has a happy new year. See you all in 2012

For last year’s words belong to last year’s language
And next year’s words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning. TS Eliot

Hold Fast Ranch field trip | Adventures of a Boston Tattoo shop

wavenpave — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:17:58 +0000

We took a field trip down to the Hold Fast Machining ranch this week and met up with K.J. Let me tell you something – K.J. makes a nice tattoo machine! No cast or store bought parts here, all handmade.

The ranch is located on 11 acres and has a beautiful tattoo studio, sign painting studio and of course machine shop. K.J. has been tattooing since 1988, makes hand painted signs the old fashion way and of course makes tattoo machines.

Here are some pics of our travels…new machines….new friends…thanks to Marz Gamboche for some of the pics

Unique Stocking Stuffer Ideas | Wave n’ Pave Surf Skate Tattoo

wavenpave — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:34:11 +0000

We’ve got some unique stocking stuffer ideas in the shop today. Some new items from Red’s Ritual Creations & Jewlery. All sorts of new earrings, bracelts and necklaces. All hand made right here in the Boston area. You’ll definately be giving or getting a 1 of a kind gift! These items can be found in the shop in East Boston or we’ll be adding more to our online store. With prices between $10 and $15 you can’t go wrong with some 1 of a kind hand made artwork!

New Tattoos | Boston Surf Skate and Tattoo | Wave n’ Pave

wavenpave — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:54:17 +0000

Been tattooing our lil hearts out over here in East Boston. Carissa and Amanda have been busy like little tattooing elves!

Shopping for that hard to shop for person? Gift certificates make an awesome gift for someone. Use them for tattoos or anything else in the shop someone will love it….not like the horrible gift ideas on this list!

Here’s some of what we’ve been up to here

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New Surfboards | Boston Surf shop | Wave n’ Pave surf skate tattoo

wavenpave — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:56:00 +0000

Got a couple of new boards in today from Natti Surfboards and Vec Surfboards. Some really nice shapes here in East Boston. All surfboards are custom made right here in New England and are some of the nicest you’ll find around. Feast your eyes upon these beauties!! (the chub is already sold – lasted about 12 hours in the shop – more on the way!!) The blue vec is a 7’6″ fcs thruster setup and the red natti is a 2+1 8’6″ wave catching machine!

Tattooing and getting inspired!! | Boston surf skate and tattoo shop

wavenpave — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:27:40 +0000

Carissa and Amanda have been hard at work making fancy tattoos over here in East Boston. Amanda did a nice matching locket set on a mother and daughter and Carissa got her asian on with the neko cat and koi tattoos!!

We got super inspired watching the Freddy Corbin interview on tattoo age this week, you should get inspired too, watch it here

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Winter Surfing in Boston | The right gear makes all the difference

wavenpave — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:17:20 +0000

If you’ve surfed in the winter in New England you know that having the right gear makes all the difference. it’s the difference between fun and misery. While having a decent wetsuit is key, having good boots and gloves are crucial as well. When your hands and feet get cold in the waters around Boston in January, it can make for a painful experience. To make sure that your hands and feet stay as warm as possible we just recieved some of the latest and greatest boots and gloves from O’neill. If you don’t know, Oneill has been making wetsuits since 1952, so they kinda know what their doing!

Some boots and gloves staying toasty by the fireplace!!