In the big wave surfing arena, safety is priority number one, two, and three. And that’s why inflatable life vests have become a critical item in every surfer’s gear bag. An inflatable life vest is a specialized personal flotation device (PFD) used for big wave surfing. It can be worn over the top of a […]
Poetry opens our imagination, and Scott Cuttre knows how to capture our attention. After the stunning “Suited Savior,” the 36-year-old writer from Belmar, New Jersey, returns with a breathtaking poem that blends the ocean, the waves, surf lifesaving and a beautiful woman.
The concept is not new, but Haydenshapes has launched an efficient interactive online custom surfboard designer. The internet world has allowed surfboard shapers to reach a wider audience. In the past 15 years, there were multiple attempts to “shape” the perfect surfboard website. Many have failed to deliver a comfortable experience. Buying a surfboard is […]
Kelly Slater, the greatest competitive surfer of all time, has confirmed he will compete in the 2016 World Surf League Men’s Championship Tour. The 11-time world surfing champion is not quitting. The 43-year-old Floridian has told British newspaper The Guardian he will return in 2016. Slater has also opened up about his personal life. “My […]
History will thank Rusty Long for writing “The Finest Line: The Global Pursuit of Big-Wave Surfing.” If you’re really passionate about surfing, then this coffee-table book will mark you forever. Photography is part of the thrill. Big wave surfers have always had their personal lenses in the water. Some of these watermen are lucky enough […]
If, like Clay Marzo once said, waves are, in fact, “…toys from God…,” then who in their right mind wouldn’t want a chance to play with them? They’re the ultimate playthings: free, abundant, exhilarating, and, when you learn how to ride them – to enjoy the toys – they are able to change your life […]
Nathalie Vigia dreams of driving her classic Volkswagen Type 2 through Central America. Fourteen years ago, Nathalie got in love with the Volkswagen surf van while visiting Australia. She saw people cruising around and chasing waves with surfboards on top of the vehicle. When she finally bought a green Volkswagen Type 2, Nathalie named her […]
Everything changes in 50 years, and the “History of Surfing in Queensland” is a splendid documentary that captures the essence of wave riding from the early surf clubs to the world title races. Riding wood planks at Snapper Rocks, with perfect waves pumping down the line, and no one in the line-up. The scene was […]
Nothing is more satisfying, stoke-worthy, or reassuring. A second surfboard says, “Hot damn! I really like this surfing thing!” It also says, “I’m here to stay, I’m committed, and I’m only getting better from here, so watch out!” With a second board, a whole new realm of surf possibilities gets cracked open like a tasty […]