Acid drops can be dangerous, especially if you jump into shallow waters. But if you learn how to do it properly, they can be fun and look good in a video. The trick is credited to Duane Peters, a pro skateboarder of the 1970s, but the move quickly spread to many other boardsports. Today, you will […]
It comes with no stringer, and it is nearly fully transparent. No, it is not a Tupperware container. It’s the Jesus Board. In a way, surfing is the art of walking on water. Surfers stand on their surfboards and glide across the surface of the water like pure magic. So, surfing is an unforgettable, religious […]
DocksLocks is a patented locking device designed to secure your surfboard, stand up paddleboard, kiteboard, wakeboard or kayak. How many times have you left your board unattended on the car’s roof? How often do you need to leave your surfboard unguarded just to grab a coffee or check the surf conditions? Thieves are everywhere, and surfboards […]
Once again, we’ve curated the best surf accessories for the ultimate summer ride. Enjoy our Summer Surf Gear Guide 2016. Get all the gear and apparel you need to surf through summer. The Summer Surf Gear Guide 2016 will get you ready to ride the best waves of your life, wherever you are, wherever you […]
A Dutch company is shaping surfboards out of cardboards. Westkust allows you to order a cardboard kit and assemble all pieces, or to download the files you need to do it yourself. The world of surfboards is evolving rapidly. Today, you can surf with almost anything. From balsa to cork, the range of materials that can […]
The North Narrabeen Boardriders claimed the Australian Boardriders Battle Series III, in the final held in punchy four-foot surf at Cronulla, Sydney. The country’s largest grassroots boardriders competition involved more than 60 of Australia’s surf clubs in eight regional qualifying rounds. Only 20 made it to the grand final. You could feel the tension in […]
The Haydenshapes “Hypto Krypto” conquered the “Surfboard of the Year” trophy at the 2015 Australian Surf Industry Awards, held at Tweed Heads, Gold Coast. Over 200 retailers and brand representatives from the Australian surf industry gathered to collect 34 awards ranging from “Boardshort of the Year” to “Australian Retailer of the Year”. The “Hypto Krypto” […]
Surfers use stickers to promote sponsors or simply because they love surf brands on their favorite surfboards. Let’s learn how to glue those logos to your magic stick. Stickers and surfboards have always traveled together. You don’t need to be a pro surfer to get famous surfing insignia on the tip of your all-round board. […]
Do you want to learn how to surf? Are you teaching a family member or friend to catch waves for the first time? Learn some basic tips for novice surfers. Let’s get it started. Surfing is not easy, but is far from being a complicated sport. You can easily learn how to become a surfer in […]
The concept of surfboard volume is increasingly popular, although it has been used in windsurfing for a long time. Buoyancy is, in fact, a critical factor when it comes paddling and gliding. For several decades, shapers wrote three main specs on the back of their surfboards. They were length, width and thickness. Volume, in liters, was […]