Twelve surfers have survived the repechage, at the 2015 Billabong Pro Tahiti reaches Round 3, at Teahupoo. Adriano de Souza is feeling relieved. The Brazilian knew he had to defeat trials winner Taumata Puhetini to maintain his world title hopes alive. De Souza secured a decisive 16.26 heat total to move on to the next […]
Challenging conditions welcomed the world’s best surfers on the opening day of competition at the 2015 Billabong Pro Tahiti, in Teahupoo. Only eight of the 12 heats of Round 1 were completed. The event was called off for the day due to inconsistent surf. Nevertheless, there was time for a few surprises. Kelly Slater posted […]
Paul Scholten and Emma Webb have taken out the 2015 Australian Longboard Titles, at Arrawarra Headland, in Coffs Harbour. The local star collected a total of 16.50 points to defeat Ruben Roxburgh, Jack Entwistle, and Dane Pioli in the decisive Men’s final. Scholten was awarded a wildcard into the event, and he couldn’t believe he […]
Taumata Puhetini and Bruno Santos have earned a golden ticket for the Billabong Pro Tahiti 2015, in Teahupoo. The Air Tahiti Nui Billabong Pro Trials are over. The wildcard competition got underway in three-to-four foot Teahupoo waves. A total of 16 surfers tried their luck, but only a couple will join the elite. Puhetini defeated […]
Is it safe to live and surf near nuclear power plants? Does radioactivity accelerate the development of cancer and leukemia? Do waves become a source of diseases? If an accident takes place, gases are leaked; water gets contaminated and highly radioactive. In recent times, we’ve learned it with the Fukushima nuclear power station. Everything around was […]
Shane Dorian conquered the 2015 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy, at Sultan’s Point. The big wave surfer won two divisions (Twin Fin and Thruster) while Dave Rastovich claimed the Single Fin contest, held in spectacular conditions. The Grand Final was tight, but Dorian prevailed by 0.44 points. “The different divisions were so good, I […]
Lower back pain is a frequent problem in surfers, but it is also a problem experienced by many individuals aged between 30 and 60. Surfers begin to feel it in various sorts of situations – lifting objects, standing and walking, waking up in the morning, bending, lying down and reclining, sitting for long periods, paddling, […]
South African surfing and shaping legend Peter Daniels has passed away at 66. Daniels, who has shaped nearly roughly 40,000 surfboards, won national titles and competed in the World Tour. Peter worked with the planet’s best surfers – Tom Curren, Kelly Slater, Sunny Garcia, Andy Irons, Joel Parkinson, Aritz Aranburu, Jordy Smith and many other […]
In marking Duke’s 125th birthday (August 24th, 1890), The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation is honoring his legacy by raising funds for youth athletes and scholars in Hawaii. Duke Kahanamoku is Hawaii’s original ambassador of Aloha. Both on land and in water, the iconic sportsman made waves across the globe. Fortunately, the spirit of Duke is well […]
There are three main types of longboard skateboards: cruiser and carve skateboards (for beginners), freeride skateboards (for intermediates), and downhill skateboards (for advanced riders). Longboard cruisers are usually the best pick for surfers wishing to ride the sidewalks and streets in relaxed mode while training a few classic surf moves. You don’t want to show […]