Surf companies prepare to battle themselves in the Typhoon Lagoon wave pool, in Orlando, Florida. For charity, of course. The Stokes Me Surf Contest is gearing up to throw surfers and the surf industry into the deep end of the chlorinated surf park, to raise money for the SIMA Humanitarian Fund. Robert “Wingnut” Weaver, Alek […]
Every surfer should have a collection of surfboards for different types of waves. What is the ideal surf quiver of the everyday surfer? Two shortboards, one Malibu and one longboard. If you had to take four surfboards to a distant surfing island, for the rest of your life, this would probably be the best surf […]
Hurricane waves cause damages in the coastal regions. Can the usual swell forecast apply to storm surges? Is it safe to go surfing during the hurricane season? The first hurricane wave models developed in the 1950 were based on significant wave height and period. Later, during the 1990’s, computers enabled better ocean wind and wave […]
Cold water and strong wind conditions may develop “Surfer’s Ear” and an increased probability of undergoing surgical operation. “Surfer’s Ear”, medically known as external auditory exostosis, is a progressive ear problem that can beprevented to avoid painful infections and unwanted surgeries. Frequent surfers have higher risks of developing “Surfer’s Ear”. Chill winds and low temperature […]
“Surf Life” is Halogen TV’s new surfing show featuring the life of wavehunter Hagan Kelly. The lifestyle, the pursuit of waves, the secret spots. The premiere of “Surf Life” is scheduled to August 23rd, only on Halogen TV. Hagan travels to secret hotspots in the British Virgin Islands, San Juan, Aguadilla, Trinidad Tobago and California […]
Adriano de Souza has stormed the first day of action at the Billabong Pro Tahiti, in the iconic spot of Teahupoo. The Brazilian surfer also known as “Mineirinho” posted a near-perfect 19.43 out of a possible 20 heat total and a Round 1 victory, in shifting three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) waves. “I’m so […]
Surfboard bike racks are the best of traveling to your local surf spot without spending money on gas. Do you live near your favorite surf spots, but it is too far to walk to the waves? Are you saving your monthly budget from expensive car travels? Fortunately, surfboard bike racks were invented, so that you […]
Surf Jimmy is the new surf invention that helps you get the wetsuit on faster. Have you ever had problems getting in your wetsuit? The perfect wave does not wait for you to get your wetsuit on and that is why passionate surfer Rasmus Backman Sørensen decided to help you. Surf Jimmy basically works like […]
“Out in the Line-Up” is a 60-minute documentary that challenges the taboos around homosexuality in surfing. Ian Thomson is the director of the newest surf movie that promises to add controversy to the world of waves and surfing. Gay presence in surfing has always lived under secrecy. Now, the founder of the world’s first website […]
Carlos Burle has claimed the Billabong Pico Alto 2012 big wave surfing contest, in Peru. The Brazilian charger saw ocean conditions improving as the event progressed with waves in excess of 30 foot, with spectators amazed at the magnitude of the waves at Punta Hermosa. “I am very excited. The truth is I wasn’t sure […]