Surf News
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. […]
Michel Bourez has clinched a historic victory at the Billabong Rio Pro 2014, in the punchy three-to-four foot waves on offer at Barra da Tijuca, Brazil. The Tahitian sealed the second Dream Tour victory of the season. Kelly Slater opened the last day of competition at the Billabong Rio Pro 2014 with a perfect 10 wave ride […]
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 […]
The 2014 North American FLOW Tour will be surfed in 12 stops across the USA. The world’s largest flowboarding tour is held at waterparks, stand-alone venues, and hotels/resorts, where the best riders showcase their skills for titles in their respected divisions, cash, prizes and bragging rights for the year. “The Tour allows friends, families and […]
Adriano de Souza is the only Brazilian left in the 2014 Billabong Rio Pro, as competition moves to the quarterfinals, at Barra da Tijuca. The first heat of the day featured a barrel shootout between Gabriel Medina and veteran Travis Logie. Medina wasted little time in establishing a lead, earning an 8.50 for a deep […]
Dustin Barca is running for the office of Kauai County Mayor. The professional surfer, environmental activist, and mixed-martial arts fighter has been involved in local politics for much of his young adult life, but this is a rather radical decision. “When I returned home from a traveling surf career, I started becoming aware of the […]
Mick Fanning has been knocked out of the Billabong Rio Pro 2014, after being defeated by David do Carmo in Round 2, at Barra da Tijuca. Wildcard David do Carmo claimed a 7.00 for three big turns on his forehand and improved his situation with two backhand blast for a 7.93. With Fanning against the […]
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The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) has acquired the Triple Crown of Surfing license. After buying the Big Wave World Tour and the Billabong XXl, the brand controlled by ZoSea gets its hands in the most prestigious title outside of the ASP world title. “Hawaii’s place in the history of surfing cannot be overstated,” Paul […]
A few surprises marked the first day of waves of the Billabong Rio Pro 2014, at the powerful beachbreak of Barra Da Tijuca. Tiago Pires sent Adriano de Souza and Sebastian Zietz to Round 2, with the first substantial ride of a 6.33 for two solid turns. Crowd favorite Gabriel Medina wasted little time to […]