Surf News
Mick Fanning defeated Joel Parkinson to conquer the 2014 J-Bay Open in pristine eight-to-ten foot waves, at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. The road to the final was a tough one for the Australian friends. With strong winds blowing, low temperatures and long paddle outs, Fanning and Parkinson had a few strong names to dethrone before the final […]
Jeremy Flores has been suspended from competition until August 27, 2014. The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) has decided to keep the French surfer out of competition until the 2014 Hurley Pro at Trestles. Jeremy Flores will miss the 2014 Billabong Pro Teahupoo and the US Open of Surfing for storming the judging tower during the […]
Laird Hamilton is one of the most famous watermen in the world. He challenged unridden waves; he defied death and opened the way to modern tow-in big wave surfing. Hamilton was born on the 2nd March, 1964, in San Francisco, California, but he moved to Hawaii when he was still a young boy. At 17, […]
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Surfing is driven by emotions. That is why surfers decide to perpetuate their love for the waves in their bodies. But surf tattoos can get really creative, especially when skulls and brands get into play. Tattoos require time to think about them and, usually, a very good reason. Surf tattoos last forever, just like the […]
Czech Republic is a landlocked country located in Central Europe. There are no ocean waves, and the local surfing community must travel a long way to the nearest surf spot. Apparently, the long distance problem is solved. A hardcore group of surfers has developed the first river surf spot in the Czech Republic. You can […]
If you dream of surfing The Wedge in a classic day, you’ve got to be prepared for salt and pepper. In other words, don’t wear a leash. If there’s a special wave in the world, then you can’t miss The Wedge, at Newport Beach, California. It’s the one we want, and the one we fear. […]
Garrett McNamara is the dangerous villain of “Empire Now,” the ultimate New York surf thriller. Director JR Jensen has used the landscapes and the culture of New York to create a film that combines a fast paced thriller with high-action surf. “Empire Now” sees Kurt Rist, Leif Engstrom, TJ Gumiela, Brian Pollak, Will Skudin, Balaram […]
Webber Wave Pools has released new details on the upcoming artificial wave pool to be opened in Queensland by September 2015. The company founded by Greg Webber published a video titled “Looped Linear,” in which we understand the whole behaviour of the wave, and the possibilities for the surfer in each ride. Unlike the Wavegarden, […]
Jeremy Flores may face disciplinary action for storming the judging tower after losing his Round 2 heat against Sebastian Zietz, at Jeffreys Bay. It was just another Round 2 heat. Jeremy Flores and Sebastian Zietz had beautiful clean lines to display their surf talent. With three minutes to go, Zietz needed a 6.54-point ride to […]