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It’s a surf truck, it’s a SUV, it’s the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Hurley

Chevrolet and Hurley have teamed up to develop an SUV for surfers. The new Colorado Z71 Hurley Concept features a custom surfboard roof rack, water-resistant seat covers made with a material similar to the neoprene, and several storage compartments for surf gear. If you’re an avid surf explorer you might love the 17-inch wheels equipped […]

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The timeline of Australian surfing history

Australia is one of the greatest surfing nations and by far the largest surf country of the Southern Hemisphere. The giant island gets swells from all directions, and it is no wonder that the sport of surfing has ancient roots Down Under. To understand how surfing evolved around the world, we need to take a […]

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Aritz Aranburu writes the Perfect Chapter 2016

Aritz Aranburu has taken out the Perfect Chapter 2016, in Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal. The surfer from the Basque Country defeated Balaram Stack, Dylan Graves, and Gabe Kling in a spectacular final held in 10-foot waves. The event has once again put 16 experienced tube riders in testing conditions. “It was an amazing day. […]

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How to get a surfer hair

How can you get surfer’s hair? Have you cut it like the ultimate surfer dude? Let the waves pump your hair. Dawn patrol is never compatible with combs and early morning showers, and that is precisely how a surfer haircut begins. The thing is: you need to surf. However, the surfing lifestyle evolved into the mainstream […]

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In Memory of Eddie Aikay parts ways with Quiksilver

Quiksilver will no longer sponsor and support “The Eddie” at Waimea Bay. The big wave surfing competition was founded in 1984 to honor the life and career of Eddie Aikau, the surfer-lifeguard who lost his life trying to save the crew members of the iconic voyaging canoe Hokulea. The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau […]

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"The Wave Conjurer" is an heartbreaking surf comic strip

Maxi González is an enthusiastic comic scriptwriter and a passionate surfer. “The Wave Conjurer” is his first adventure in the surf comics circle. Surf comics are rare. But they’re out there, somewhere in the underground and alternative world of visual arts. According to González’ plans, we will see more surf-inspired cartoons published under the Surf […]

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The final WSL battles for qualification and relegation

It’s that time of the year when pro surfers pick a calculator and start dreaming of entering or continuing in World Surf League’s Championship Tour (CT). The Dream Tour is a restricted club, with only room for 34 prolific wave riders. It’s difficult to say what’s harder – getting in the elite or remaining a CT […]

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Kelly Slater will surf for a 12th world title

We all wanted to hear it. Kelly Slater will chase a 12th world surfing title in 2017. The Floridian confirmed he will give another shot at the title in the upcoming season, but underlined that he feels proud and inspired by John John Florence’s maiden World Surf League (WSL) trophy. “I felt like a proud […]

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WSL surfers allowed to compete in the ISA World Surfing Games

The World Surf League (WSL) will allow its athletes to compete in the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games. The International Surfing Association (ISA) and the pro surfing circuit will work together to find a date for the World Surfing Games that fits in the WSL calendar. The ISA is the world governing body for the […]

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First big waves of the season hit Nazaré’s Praia do Norte

Nazaré’s Praia do Norte has kicked off its 2016/2017 big wave surfing season with the first XXL showdown. Winter is coming, but the giant killers came sooner, in the middle of Autumn. And those who have already visited Nazaré on a special day know how big it gets. With the right wind speed and direction, and […]

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