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"The Wave I Ride," the big wave surfing story of Paige Alms

She has the shoulders of a swimmer and all the courage in the world. Dive into the world of Paige Alms, the ultimate female big wave surfer. “The Wave I Ride: Paige Alms’ Story” is a 70-minute documentary that reveals the story of a Hawaiian hell woman. Alms has ridden some of the world’s most […]

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This Is What Happens When Scientists Go Surfing

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The Surfer’s Gift Guide

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 […]

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The 360-degree online surfboard designer by Haydenshapes

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 […]

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World Surf League opens online store

The World Surf League has opened its official store. Expect to pay $79.99 for a pro surfer’s replica jersey. For football clubs, sports merchandise is a gold mine. In 2013, Real Madrid sold over one million Cristiano Ronaldo replica shirts. The official equipment sells at 75 euros ($84), so it is easy to do the […]

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Kelly Slater is ready for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Kelly Slater says he would be honored to represent the United States of America in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The 11-time world surfing champion will be 48 by the time the Olympics begin in Japan, but he believes he can do it if physically fit. Slater is well aware of the courtship between surfing […]

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Top seeds fall at Bells Beach

The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2016 reached Round 4, and only one world champion is still up and riding. Adriano De Souza, Kelly Slater, John John Florence, and Gabriel Medina are out of the game. The top seeds failed to impress the judges, and Mick Fanning is the only big name in contention for […]

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Stars fall into Round 2 at Bells Beach

Round 1 of the 2016 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach brought a few surprises. Kelly Slater, Jordy Smith and Taj Burrow will have to surf the repechage heat to continue in competition. Matt Wilkinson is the man of the moment. The Australian is fitter than ever, and his new attitude is paying off. The winner […]

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First waves ridden at the 2016 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

The first day of competition at the 2016 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach had six heats. Davey Cathels and Kanoa Igarashi won their Round 1 clashes. Cathels opened the event with a surprising performance in the long and perfect Australian right-handers. Igarashi followed with a competent approach in the three-to-five-foot surf. “The last time I […]

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"The Aureus": a one-off 24-karat gold surfboard

British shaper Ellie Miller teamed up with gilding artist Danni Bradford to create the world’s first 24-karat gold surfboard. Only one surfer will have the opportunity to own “The Aureus.” Can a surfboard be considered a piece of jewelry? Lux Surfboards has literally transformed a shortboard into a precious piece of jewelry. But make no […]

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