The British F1 racing driver put on a thick wetsuit and visited Kelly Slater at the Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California. Hamilton, who is currently enjoying a short off-season break, was invited by the greatest surfer of all time to experience the stars-only artificial wave pool. Slater taught him the basics of surfing and, apparently, […]
Kelly Slater shocked surfing fans with an unbelievable mid-barrel recovery at Pipeline. Yes, that’s it, the magician is back with his latest surf trick. The internet is calling it “the Houdini tube ride” – a nearly impossible move in one of the most challenging waves on the planet. While surfing against Filipe Toledo on Round […]
This is the true story of one of the weirdest priority interference situations that have ever taken place in pro surfing history. It all happened during the 2018 Quiksilver Pro France. Kolohe Andino and Patrick Gudauskas were battling it out for a spot in Round 4 of competition, in Hossegor. With a minute and 30 […]
Ready for the most hilarious surf movie of the 21st century? Here’s why “The Outrider” changes everything. The movie tells the story of Mike Strident (Danny Webb), a 1970s surfboard shaper and innovator who invented “The Outrider,” a revolutionary fin. However, with the advent of the thruster fin setup developed by Simon Anderson, his creation […]
The World Surf League (WSL) has announced the launch of its mobile surfing game. True Surf is available for download now. One of the interesting innovations about True Surf is that, not only it features 21 world-class surf breaks, but the ocean conditions also change according to real-time surf forecasts. The new surfing game imports […]
Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Using complex modular techniques, artists developed exquisite designs and breathtaking masterpieces. But would it be possible to create surf-inspired artworks using paper and our own bare hands? Why not? We’ve seen origami dragons, unicorns, snakes, and dinosaurs, so it’s all about putting your imagination to work […]
Surfboards are a complex formula that involves design, hydrodynamics, and materials. Take a look at the most common types of surfboard foam. When it comes to choosing the right surfboard core for your style and favorite waves, it always gets a little complicated, even for advanced surfers with decades of experience. Modern surfboards are made […]
There are eight main types of wetsuits. Each one serves a specific purpose. Take a look at the main neoprene models available in surf shops and sports retailers. The wetsuit is a recent invention. It is made to extend the time humans can spend in cold and cool water temperatures. Quality wetsuits offer flexible and […]
American Wave Machines (AWM) announced the construction of the first surf park in the sky. The Skyplex entertainment complex will feature three standing wave pools in Orlando, Florida. The theme park capital of the world will pump waves ten stories up at Skyplex, thanks to AMW’s SurfStream technology. The new out-of-ocean surf venue will open […]
Generating speed in surfing is making sure you’ll be pulling the highest airs, the most powerful carves and snaps. Trimming is a technique, and mastering the art of speed will allow you to explore a wave to the fullest. Speed lines are imaginary routes drawn on the face of the wave. They’re always changing as […]