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The story of Astrodeck, the original traction pad company

“All the best surfers in the world have ridden Astrodeck at one time or another, and the only reason they leave it is because somebody pays them.” Tom Carroll, Kelly Slater, Martin Potter, Shaun Tomson, and Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew were some of the world surfing champions who adopted the traction pad when it became a […]

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Maud Le Car goes surfing on high heels

Everything is valid when you’re a marketeer, and you’re trying to sell a product. Marketing is not a crime, and it can be fun for consumers, too. Caribbean pro surfer and model Maud Le Car used her splendid surfing skills to promote natural protection against mosquitoes. Fair enough. We’ve seen everything already, haven’t we? Here’s […]

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The surfer who lost a heat and conquered the world

Martín Passeri, a multiple-time Argentinian surfing champion, has deliberately lost a heat to surf a wave with a paraplegic. The surfer was ready to conquer his sixth national title. Nicolás Gallegos has always dreamed of being a surfer. But after suffering an accident 20 years ago, he could no longer stand up on a surfboard. […]

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