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What is the black ball flag?

It’s a surfer’s nightmare, and there’s nothing you can do about it. The black ball flag is a synonym for “no surfing,” even if the waves are pumping out the back. The black ball, or blackball flag, is a rectangular flag featuring a centered, solid black circle against a yellow background which is raised on […]

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"Bobby Bumps, Surf Rider:" the world’s first animated surf movie

On August 27, 1917, John Randolph Bray and Earl Hurd released “Bobby Bumps, Surf Rider.” “Bobby Bumps” is a series of silent animated short films created by Earl Hurd (1880-1940), an American film director and pioneering animator born in Kansas City. The black-and-white cartoon series featured the adventures of a mischievous kid and his dog […]

Things you didn’t know about Hawaii

Hawaii: land of volcanos, luaus, surfing beaches, blue waters, leis, music, and endless green fields. That you already know. So, what more secrets hides the Aloha State? There many reasons to visit the Hawaiian Islands. Whether you’re visiting the remote Pacific archipelago for the sandy beaches, the surfing waves, or exploring the ancient traditions and […]

The best videos featuring Miki Dora

A bold character, an iconic entertainer, a beach bum, an intellectually superior persona, a rebel without a cause, a smart ass, a talented surfer, a selfish legend, a stupid prankster, or a despicable person. Who was Miki “Da Cat” Dora? What does he mean for you? The self-proclaimed King of Malibu was a control freak […]

"Surf or Die," a surf survival comic by Hiroshi Mori

Are you ready for a state-of-the-art surf comic? Hiroshi Mori brings us “Island Kingdom: Surf or Die,” and incredible surf survival story, in which our heroes have to surf for their lives. The plot is intense, dark, and truly original, and it was conceived by Hiroshi Mori, a Japanese-American computer graphics previsualization artist who lives […]

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Things you probably didn’t know about Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater is the most successful pro surfer of all time. With 11 world surfing titles under his belt, the Floridian is also one the most popular athletes on the planet. Today, Slater is more than just a surfer. He’s an active activist for environmental causes, a philanthropist, and a successful entrepreneur. Kelly Slater’s artificial […]

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The best quotes by Miki Dora

Miki Dora is one the brightest legends in the history of surfing. The sport’s heroic antihero lived 67 years and left a rich legacy of ideas, concepts, expressions, thoughts, and theories. The most famous quotations by Miki Dora tell us what he was, and what he wanted to be. The undisputed “King of Malibu,” the […]

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The unauthorized Kelly Slater retrospective

“The Kelly Kut” is a fascinating, yet unofficial video biography of the 11-time world surfing champion. Discover the art and knowledge of Kelly Slater, as seen through the eyes of J. Patrick Stublen. “I had an idea of how I wanted do surf waves, and I wanted to be able to do that, and I […]

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The Summer Surf Gear Guide 2015

The long awaited summer waves are back. If we close our eyes, we can already feel them beneath our feet, as we gain speed through the warm wind. Gear up with this year’s ultimate surfing items and make your wildest surf dreams come true. As we step deep into spring, we finally leave cold, rainy […]

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The wetsuit for business meetings

It’s not haute couture, and it’s not pret-a-porter. But they are certainly “True Wetsuits.” Confused? Quiksilver Japan launched the first ever suit that can be worn on business occasions, parties, and in surfing. Even more confused? Let’s see. The jacket and pants are made of a 2mm super high-stretch jersey neoprene, the same fabric used […]

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