Garrett McNamara has designed a specially customized oxygen-enhanced wetsuit that allows him to breathe small reserves of oxygen underwater. The Hawaiian surfing icon is developing all tools that may improve the quality of his big wave experiences. The new wetsuit can save lives and it was developed with the helping hand of Camelback, a water […]
Noll Surfboards, the surf brand founded in 1951 by Greg Noll, announced an exclusive collaboration with Billabong for summer 2012. The new line is based on the historic surf lifestyles surrounding the original big wave legend Greg “Da Bull” Noll and his son, acclaimed surfboard shaper Jed Noll. Greg Noll’s unrivaled bravado in giant waves […]
Ezekiel Lau is a warrior: Literally. The 18-year-old, who is affectionately called “Zeke,” is a senior at Kamehameha Schools and its mascot is the Warriors. In addition, his middle name — bestowed by his great-grandfather — is “Kekoamaikalanimai,” which translates to “warrior from the heavens.” He…
Taj Burrow has conquered the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2012, after defeating Adriano de Souza in clean two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at the primary venue of Snapper Rocks, Australia. Burrow defeated dangerous South American Adriano De Souza (BRA), 25, in a Final that came down to the wire. De Souza caught a wave in […]
Kids are loving it. The newest “SpongeBob’s Surf & Skate Roadtrip” video game has been released for XBox 360 and Nintendo DS and feature a creative world of boardriding stunts. SpongeBob and his very best Bikini Bottom pal, Patrick, have entered an incredible planet of waves and ramps to put your boarding skills to the […]
Apstik is the gadget that will drive your feet to the ultimate gaming experience. The “Surf Your App” iPad game accessory lets you control surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding video games by applying your body balance to a special board. This laminated wood platform mounted on a dense foam pad enables you to operate iPad accelerometer game apps […]
Thomas Kibblewhite has taken the 2012 Hyundai Tour, after reaching the Semifinals of the fifth and final event of the season, held at Port Waikato, in New Zealand. He is now the best Kiwi longboarder. The Auckland surfer from Red Beach faced the biggest storm to hit New Zealand this year. Two-metre plus waves and […]
It’s always good when surf books are written by someone who works as a computer architect. ” Big Wave Surfing: Extreme Technology Development, Management, Marketing and Investing ” is the best-selling book by Kenneth J. Thurber. The new surf book delivers a fresh approach to the world of surfing. At the same time, this is […]
COOLANGATTA (Friday 2nd March, 2012): IT was lights, camera and action on the production of SurfGirl TV on the Gold Coast this week, with Australia’s top women surfers converging on Coolangatta.
COOLANGATTA/QLD (Tuesday 28th February, 2012): ROOKIE surfers Kolohe Andino and Lakey Petersen are not the only big names to make their inaugural appearance at the Quiksilver Pro, following the unveiling of the VEGEMITE SurfGroms Mightiest Seat on the Beach.