Kanoa Igarashi has secured his spot on the 2017 Championship Tour (CT) after winning the Hang Loose Pro 2016, in Praia Joaquina, in Brazil. The American surfer defeated local star and fellow Dream Tour campaigner Jadson Andre and jumped to first on the Qualifying Series (QS) rankings. In the 35-minute final, a series of mistakes […]
The health and spiritual benefits of surfing have already been widely disseminated. Surfing is a medicine against death. But are there any downsides to surfing? There might be. Don’t worry, surfing’s deep dark secrets aren’t so bad. Don’t be discouraged, for surfing is for life. But we need to know what to expect in the […]
Body Glove has been acquired by Marquee Brands. The surfing and diving company was founded in Redondo Beach, in 1953, by Bob and Bill Meistrell. They were pioneers in the development and marketing of the first neoprene wetsuits. Today, Body Glove is still making wetsuits, but it is also selling swimwear, personal flotation devices, apparel, […]
Bobby Hasbrook has gone surfing with a 58-inch flat screen TV. We’ve already seen Kelly Slater catching waves with tables and doors, and Floridian daredevils hitting the surf with a trampoline, but we had never witnessed anything like this. It’s heavy but, apparently, it floats. And it worked out pretty well in the busy lineup. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]