Make the ultimate surf vehicle for your endless summer surf trips. Learn how to convert your Sprinter van into the camper of your dreams. A cool surf van is a smart and comfy place where you eat, sit, and sleep. Mercedes, Ford, Renault and Volkswagen sprinter models often result in the best camper conversions. The […]
Deciding to buy your first paddle board is a big step, perhaps even greater than giving the sport a try. It goes to show that you mean business and that you are willing to change your lifestyle for the better. It should come as no surprise that paddle boarding is the world’s fastest growing water […]
Today, you don’t need to be a professional surfboard shaper to build a surfboard from scratch. Here’s everything you need to know before making your private surfboard shaping room. Surfboard shaping is an art, but that shouldn’t stop you from becoming an amateur artist. Surfers are experimentalists, and we all dream of, one day, producing […]
With a simple yet functional design, the QuiverGrip hopes to solve the traditional surfboard storage problems. Surfboards take a lot of space, and not everyone has a special room for storing them. Many of us have already damaged boards while trying to find an adequate corner for them. Scott McLean believes he found the perfect […]
What do the numbers written on the bottom of a surfboard mean? Learn how shapers note down length, width, thickness, and volume of a newly-shaped board. Surfboards have different sizes, and their measurements are written in feet and inches on the board, alongside the shaper’s name or signature. Traditionally, the craftsman grabs a pencil and […]
How does surfing play a role in architecture? The answer has been revealed in a masterpiece titled “Surf Shacks.” Gestalten is a German publisher known for releasing state-of-the-art architecture, design, photography, and lifestyle books. You could think that Germans would not have the best knowledge and taste for a surf publication, but that is not […]
A Brazilian photographer has launched a project to document the women’s connection with the ocean. “Salty Eyes” is a surf photo adventure by Marianna Piccoli. She wants to take the feminine soul to the waves. With an artistic and unique language, Piccoli’s intention is to perpetuate the feelings and beauty of this virtuous, deep connection. “Salty […]
Oumaima Erhali is a Moroccan surfer girl. She believes surfing and Islam can walk together in harmony. “Making Waves” is an extraordinary short surf film. The documentary tells a very simple and heart touching story, while asking a controversial question. Can a Muslim girl go surfing? Oumaima Erhali is only 17 years old, but her […]