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Finding meaning in a bottom-turn

As surfers, we spend most of our days craving for waves. Checking surf forecasts – God knows how many sites we visit – exchanging messages with other surf heads to get last minute reports, and looking for a time window when we can sneak a nice session in between our daily obligations. There’s this unknown force that […]

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Why wave pools and competitive surfing don’t match

Surf pools have made their debut in the competitive surfing scene. But, do we want wave technology to become a key part of competitive surfing? Is it a perfect marriage? Maybe not. Yes, wave pools are part of the future of surfing. And yes, artificial waves will bring surfing to inland territories. But that doesn’t […]

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A world record wave ignored by too many surfers

Rodrigo Koxa may have beaten the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed but, apparently, only Brazilian fans, athletes, and media seem to recognize his feat. The wave ridden at Praia do Norte, Nazaré, on May 4, 2017, reveals the truth about the surfing world- there’s an anglophone side mainly formed by the United […]

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Rodrigo Koxa breaks the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed

Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa set a new Guinness World Record for the largest wave ever ridden. The athlete from Guaruja beat Garrett McNamara’s 2011 wave by two feet. The world’s best big wave surfers gathered in Santa Monica for the 2018 World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Awards. The show at the Red Bull Headquarters awarded […]

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Kanoa Igarashi conquers the Pro Santa Cruz 2018

Kanoa Igarashi has taken out the Pro Santa Cruz 2018 in historic fashion, claiming victory in the final against Aritz Aranburu, in three-to-five foot surf at Praia da Física, in Santa Cruz. Stop number six on the 2018 World Surf League (WSL) European Qualifying Series (QS), the Pro Santa Cruz 2018 has been treated to mixed […]

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The magical surf wax with teleporting powers

In 1987, big wave legend Ross Clarke-Jones invented a magical wax with teleporting powers. Today, just one batch remains. Time to bust out the Day-Glo and “Go Mad.” That’s the energy behind Red Bull’s newest project, a throwback short featuring magic surf wax with teleportation powers. Yup, seriously. In “Go Mad,” we pay tribute to […]

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Why snaking waves is not a smart move

Snaking is one of the darkest facest of surfing. Humans aren’t perfect and, occasionally, they’re not willing to share the ocean with people like them. We’ve got to have manners. One of the most important unwritten rules of surfing is absolutely explicit: “You shall not snake.” And there are only two options: to accept or […]

Long live the "Momentum Generation"

If you’ve seen Taylor Steele’s “Momentum: Under the Influence,” then you might be interested in watching a film that gets you back into the good old 1990s. Produced by American actor Robert Redford, “Momentum Generation” follows the rise of a group of successful pro surfers who became stars of the sport and helped shape a […]

Cold Showers vs. Hot Showers: What are the health benefits for surfers?

Whether it’s sunny or rainy, it always feels good to have a shower after a strenuous winter surf session. But, should we get under cold or hot water? Is that really obvious? We all know how good a hot shower feels. Warm water helps us recover our body temperature and truly relaxes our body, no […]

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