The Wedge is a freak phenomenon in which incoming waves rebound off the local jetty and double in size before crashing violently onto the sand. Located in the outskirts of Los Angeles, Newport Beach’s The Wedge is one of the most challenging waves in California, and probably one of the toughest wave riding experiences on […]
In 1987, big wave legend Ross Clarke-Jones invented a magical wax with teleporting powers. Today, just one batch remains. Time to bust out the Day-Glo and “Go Mad.” That’s the energy behind Red Bull’s newest project, a throwback short featuring magic surf wax with teleportation powers. Yup, seriously. In “Go Mad,” we pay tribute to […]
Invented by Southern California surfers, kneeboarding is a crossover water sport that blends the thrill of wakeboarding and water skiing with the adrenaline rush of surfing. Kneeboarding in the waves, also known as kneeboard surf or knee-riding, has always been an alternative form of stand-up surfing, but, as time passed by, matured into a proper […]
This is the real-life story of Miguel, a 17-year-old who made surfing look easy by embracing it with a carefree attitude. Those who surf for a couple of decades might have already shared the secrets of surfing with friends and family. In some cases, the seed was planted, and a new surfer joined our world. […]
Surfing is a water sport that requires a specific set of physical skills. And swimming is a fundamental ability that everyone should have before engaging with the waves. Surfers even get to the swimming pool to improve their technical and physical prowess. For example, to build lung capacity. Why? Because the act of catching and […]
Are you planning a surf trip? Make sure you include a surfer’s first aid kit in your baggage. Accidents and injuries happen all the time, and they can be especially tricky to deal with if you’re surfing in isolated, remote destinations, with poor access to healthcare. According to a 2007 study published in the American […]
Surfing is a sport that works like a therapy against the demons that sometimes take advantage of our brains. And, although it may not cure you, it will put a smile on your face. We all know that a lifestyle surrounded by the sea brings a lot of positive benefits to our health. It has […]
Forget complex weight loss programs, personal trainers, and magical pills. Surfing is the best and most efficient weapon against obesity. Surfing helps you stay fit. Not only because it burns fat, but also because it naturally induces a lifestyle based on a rich and tasteful diet that increases water drinking and proteins, and reduces fats, […]
A surfboard is not an ironing board or a ladder. We’ll tell you the best way of transporting a surfboard toward the water without making a fool of yourself. It’s not the most important thing in surfing, but if you’re a first-timer or a beginner surfer, you will want to act discreetly, and not behave […]
Is it safe to surf after it rains? How does surfing after a heavy rainfall affect your health? Make no mistake: the risk is much greater than the reward. It’s hard to be out of the water when the waves are picture-perfect, and the lineup is empty. But if rain has just fallen, you might […]