The remaining eight surfers are ready to battle for the 2015 Quiksilver Pro France title, as competition lands in the quarterfinals. Gabriel Medina managed to steal the first Perfect 10 ride of the event with an incredible aerial rotation. In his Round 4 heat, the Brazilian posted a total two-wave score of 19.83 points. Medina […]
Dale Webster has spent the last four decades (14610 days) surfing every day. Now, he’s finally ready to take a break. If you want to live the dream, go surfing. But if you’re interested in breaking the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days spent riding waves, then you’d better start now. “The Daily […]
The hunt is almost over. The International Surfing Association (ISA) has announced the addition of its 97th member. Norway has officially entered the surfing world. Believe it or not, Norway is a surfing nation. The Scandinavian country features breathtaking fjords and a rugged coastline. Hidden surf and stand-up paddle spot are nearly everywhere. Despite the […]
Bino Lopes and Pauline Ado have conquered the inaugural Pro Anglet 2015, at Chambre d’Amour, in Anglet, France. The Brazilian surfer defeated Andy Criere in the men’s final, held in two-to-three-foot A-frame waves. Bino opened his account with a strong 8.17 and backed it up with a 9.40 for a collection of vertical backside snaps. “I’m […]
Waves are the reason surfing exists as a sport. You can’t ride a wave that wasn’t born. Pretty philosophical, isn’t it? Well, that’s our goal. Dive with us into the magical universe of (un)broken waves. Waves are like children of the ocean. They’re meaningful to us, surfers. Have you ever closed your eyes while riding […]
Taumata Puhetini and Bruno Santos have earned a golden ticket for the Billabong Pro Tahiti 2015, in Teahupoo. The Air Tahiti Nui Billabong Pro Trials are over. The wildcard competition got underway in three-to-four foot Teahupoo waves. A total of 16 surfers tried their luck, but only a couple will join the elite. Puhetini defeated […]
South African surfing and shaping legend Peter Daniels has passed away at 66. Daniels, who has shaped nearly roughly 40,000 surfboards, won national titles and competed in the World Tour. Peter worked with the planet’s best surfers – Tom Curren, Kelly Slater, Sunny Garcia, Andy Irons, Joel Parkinson, Aritz Aranburu, Jordy Smith and many other […]
In marking Duke’s 125th birthday (August 24th, 1890), The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation is honoring his legacy by raising funds for youth athletes and scholars in Hawaii. Duke Kahanamoku is Hawaii’s original ambassador of Aloha. Both on land and in water, the iconic sportsman made waves across the globe. Fortunately, the spirit of Duke is well […]
There are three main types of longboard skateboards: cruiser and carve skateboards (for beginners), freeride skateboards (for intermediates), and downhill skateboards (for advanced riders). Longboard cruisers are usually the best pick for surfers wishing to ride the sidewalks and streets in relaxed mode while training a few classic surf moves. You don’t want to show […]
The highly competitive surf clothing market has a new player. Outerknown, Kelly Slater’s eco-friendly surf wear brand, is open for business. When Kelly Slater and Quiksilver parted ways, it was quite clear that the 11-time world surfing champion would create something from scratch. The rumours spread, but Outerknown was confirmed. Style, sustainability and travel. These […]