It produces a characteristic sound that immediately takes us to tropical environments. The ukulele was born in Hawaii but has its roots in Western Europe. The ukulele is a four-stringed musical instrument made from wood that resembles a small classical guitar. English speakers pronounce it as “you-ka-ley-ley” but, in fact, the spelling of the word […]
Crowded lineups often generate tense vibes at the peak. Here’s what everyone should avoid doing in a busy surf break. The lineup is the area where waves break; the so-called take-off zone. Therefore, it is the place where the majority of surfers wait for their treasures, sitting on their surfboards and looking out to the […]
Who will be crowned 2017 World Surf League (WSL) champion? John John Florence, Gabriel Medina, Jordy Smith or Julian Wilson? The elite of surfing is ready to wrap up the season with one of the most anticipated events of the year. The 2017 Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons will decide the winner […]
For the majority of surfers, winter surfing is often seen as an intimidating challenge – the time when sand grains turn into snow. Yet, the cold and rainy season comes with a few bright and interesting appeals. It’s fair to admit that summer is the season of surfing. When you think of surfers and surfboards, […]
Surf Expo is the largest and longest-running water sports trade show on the planet and gathers the world’s leading surf, skate, swim, resort industry and beach lifestyle exhibitors. The first edition of the Surf Expo was held in 1976, and since then it became an influential business gathering. The trade show runs twice a year […]
Conner Coffin has taken out the 2017 Vans World Cup of Surfing, at Sunset Beach, Hawaii. The Championship Tour (CT) surfer beat Kolohe Andino, Wade Carmichael, and Griffin Colapinto in the final held in wind-affected, four-to-six foot surf. Coffin only needed four waves to steal the show and claim the second jewel of the 2017 […]
Tyler Wright is your 2017 World Surf League (WSL) women’s champion. The Australian surfer secured a back-to-back Championship Tour (CT) title after reaching the semifinals of the Maui Women’s Pro, and watching her direct opponents – Sally Fitzgibbons and Courtney Conlogue – fall early in the competition. “I have just been having the best week, […]
Make the ultimate surf vehicle for your endless summer surf trips. Learn how to convert your Sprinter van into the camper of your dreams. A cool surf van is a smart and comfy place where you eat, sit, and sleep. Mercedes, Ford, Renault and Volkswagen sprinter models often result in the best camper conversions. The […]
Surfboard tails have a direct impact on key surfing moments such as acceleration, control, maneuverability, drive, speed, stability, hold, and release. Get to know the basic tail designs. There are six fundamental surfboard tail shapes and seven hybrid or alternative designs. The most common shapes are the squash tail, the square tail, the pin tail, the […]
Human beings are complex animals. And when they stand up on a surfboard for the first time, their lives may change dramatically for the better or the worse. Love, careers, relationships, family, and friendships are incredibly volatile variables of an even more complex structure that is life. So, how do you add an intangible passion […]