The first-ever World Dog Surfing Championships will be held at Linda Mar Beach, in San Francisco, on the 10th September 2016. Some of the world’s best canine wave riders will compete for prizes across six divisions: small dogs, medium dogs, large dogs, very large dogs, tandem dogs, and tandem human/dog. According to the organizers, the first […]
Surfing at night can be an exciting experience. Just ask Jorgann Couzinet, winner of the Anglet Surf de Nuit 2016, held in two-to-three-foot surf at Chambre d’Amour, near Anglet, France. Night surfing has a bright future ahead. The format has evolved and, today, LED technology helps judges analyze the surfer’s maneuvers in absolute darkness. The […]
DocksLocks is a patented locking device designed to secure your surfboard, stand up paddleboard, kiteboard, wakeboard or kayak. How many times have you left your board unattended on the car’s roof? How often do you need to leave your surfboard unguarded just to grab a coffee or check the surf conditions? Thieves are everywhere, and surfboards […]
Surfers tend to discard small waves. “If it’s small, it’s not worth it,” we sometimes say. But there are many lessons to be learned in the tiny ripples. The first one is that it is harder to ride a one-footer than it is to find the surf line on a shoulder-high wave. On a bigger […]
What is a kook? What should you do to avoid being called a kook? Here’s a to-don’t list for those who want to look cool. Surf culture can be merciless. And someone who pretends to be a surfer will certainly be called a kook. Surf kooks are everywhere – carrying surfboards inside the mall, exercising […]
Some wipeouts are funny. And then you’re “privileged” enough to taste those tougher beatings. Finally, you’re invited into those free fall experiences in cold water, six-foot waves. Wipeouts are part of the surfing game. But, can we avoid some of them? Yes, wipeouts can (and should) be avoided. Broken boards, broken bones, muscle injuries, and […]
When it comes to surfboard traction, wax and pads have been the weapon of choice for decades. But there’s a new system ready to revolutionize the deck of your board. Wax is not the most eco-friendly product on earth, and traction pads can be heavy and too permanent. Is there a hybrid solution that blends […]
The Brazilian Armada dominated Round 1 of the Oi Rio Pro 2016, held at Grumari Beach, in Brazil. Seven Championship Tour (CT) surfers – – Owen Wright, Bede Durbidge, Kai Otton, Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Taj Burrow, and Joel Parkinson – are not competing in Rio de Janeiro. As a result, the event is less […]
It is not always easy to please a surfer. Surfers are believed to have exquisite tastes, based on their personal experience, particular needs and technical evolution. Fortunately, we know them very well, and our Surfer’s Gift Guide has everything for every single surfer. What gifts do surfers really want and appreciate? Is it the latest […]
The concept is not new, but Haydenshapes has launched an efficient interactive online custom surfboard designer. The internet world has allowed surfboard shapers to reach a wider audience. In the past 15 years, there were multiple attempts to “shape” the perfect surfboard website. Many have failed to deliver a comfortable experience. Buying a surfboard is […]