The competitive market of surfboard fins has a new player. Meet Feather Fins. Their first goal is to conquer the heart of the European surfers. Feather Fins was founded by Kike Aradas, in 2014. The fin adventure kicked off in Galicia, Spain, but a sudden partnership with Erwann Laflutewith sent the product across Europe. Feather […]
The Nixon Ultratide is an intelligent surf watch with real-time ocean data, coming Spring 2015. Check tide, time, wave height, swell direction, wind direction and speed, water, and air temperatures, as you put your wetsuit on and prepare to hit the water. Nixon has partnered with Surfline to develop what the brand considers to be “the […]
Yes, the world’s most famous energy drink is taking over surfing. As you might have noticed, the surf industry is suffering deep changes. Will the “Big Four” keep up as we know them? No, Red Bull is increasing the pressure on the conservative surf industry market. Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Billabong and O’Neill. For more than […]
The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) has acquired the Triple Crown of Surfing license. After buying the Big Wave World Tour and the Billabong XXl, the brand controlled by ZoSea gets its hands in the most prestigious title outside of the ASP world title. “Hawaii’s place in the history of surfing cannot be overstated,” Paul […]
Surfers love sandals. Who doesn’t love to feel the warm sand while looking at a perfect peeling wave? Surf sandals connect us to the place we call home. When we’re at the beach, we’re in tune with the elements. Modern sandals go beyond the summer season. They’re comfortable, durable, soft and anatomically designed to adapt to […]
Kelly Slater will develop his own apparel brand with the support from Kering Group. After more than 23 years together, Kelly Slater and Quiksilver parted ways. The end of a long marriage will also mark a new stage in the Floridian’s business life. Slater has teamed up with the Kering Group, owner of Volcom, to […]
Kelly Slater is leaving Quiksilver after more than 23 years of relationship. The 11-time world surfing champion has announced his departure from Quiksilver after a long relationship with the company headquartered in Huntington Beach. “They’ve supported me through good times and bad, personal hardships and competitive triumphs, and never wavered in backing my choices and […]