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How to install a surfboard traction pad

Traction pads are a key part of the surfers’ quiver. Installing a new surfboard grip requires attention to details, so that you don’t blow your investment. Surfboard traction pads can only be applied once. If your surf deck comes with a quality stick – traditionally 3M self-adhesive – it will stay in your board forever. […]

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James Jones claims the Welsh National Surfing Championships 2014

James Jones and Emily Williams have conquered the Welsh National Surfing Championships 2014, at Freshwater West, Wales. Jones nailed two high scoring rides in the opening minutes of the Open final that proved too good for fellow finalists Max Payne, Harry Cromwell and Alex Morris to eclipse, resulting in the Gower Man taking his second […]

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Martin Suter wins first-ever Swiss Wave Pool Jam 2014

Martin Suter has conquered the first edition of the Swiss Wave Pool Jam 2014, in Bern, Switzerland. Switzerland might be a landlocked country, but the European nation known for precise watches and high-quality chocolates also features top quality surfing and surfers. The Swiss Wave Pool Jam 2014 was the first-ever event held in an artificial […]

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The fantastic world of collapsible surfboards

Collapsible surfboards, folding surfboards or travel surfboards. No matter how you name them, they will be very useful if you’re a frequent surf traveler. Yes, they’re special. They’ve not been shaped the classic way, and they’ve serve a different goal. In a time when it’s easier to travel by air, but airline companies are not surfer-friendly, […]

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Surfing Rio de Janeiro in a time of football

Gabriel Medina is the captain of the pro surfing fleet, as the ship reaches the warm waters of Copacabana for the 2014 Billabong Rio Pro, in Brazil. Rio de Janeiro is a busy world capital. The FIFA Brazil 2014 is about to kick off in the multiple green fields of the country, and tourists are […]

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Who says the Harlem Globetrotters can’t surf?

The Harlem Globetrotters have gone surfing at Puaena Point Beach, on the Oahu’s North Shore. What are famous basketball players doing in boardshorts? Enjoying summer holidays? Taking a break after a strenuous game? Working on a tan? Bull Bullard and Flight Time Lang, dunker and dribbler for the Harlem Globetrotters, have rapidly learned how to […]

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How to position your feet on the surfboard

Feet position on a surfboard is critical. From the moment you pop-up until you reach the white water, your feet will be constantly working and shifting. How do you stand up on the board? In surfing, feet mean balance, control and speed. With the help of your hips and arms, your feet will swing you […]

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Tricky waves open the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2014

The first round of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2014 has been completed, in tricky wave conditions. Kelly Slater snatched a last-minute victory against Kolohe Andino and wildcard Jacob Willcox. Despite Kolohe’s early dominance first with a series of clean forehand carves, Slater managed to answer back with experience. “I made a few mistakes […]

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The best inflatable SUP boards in the world

Inflatable stand up paddle boards are the best option for flat days. In a matter of seconds, you take the SUP out the car and hit the water for waves or cruising. They’re light, portable, durable and ready to ride. The new inflatable stand up paddle boards will provide you with hours of fun. It’s […]

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Kai Lenny wins the 2014 Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slam

Kai Lenny has claimed the 2014 Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slam, at the Wadi Adventure, United Arab Emirates. With three lefts, three rights and three closeouts, the standup paddleboarder from Maui secured his first win of the season in the exotic artificial surf pool. But it was not an easy task for Lenny, at […]

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