The world’s best surfers experienced one of the biggest competition days ever at the Billabong Pro Tahiti, in Teahupoo, with 10-to-15 foot (3-5 metre) barrels firing down the line. The Teahupoo test kicked off with a handful of excellent tube riding performances. Kelly Slater didn’t waste time and sealed his heat with a total of […]
Skateboarding legend Jay Adams has passed away in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, after suffering a heart attack. He was 53. Jay Adams was one of the most important names in the surf and skateboarding team Z-Boys, alongside Jeff Ho, Skip Engblom, Craig Stecyk, Allen Sarlo, Nathan Pratt, Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Chris Cahill and Stacy Peralta. […]
Tanner Gudauskas has conquered the Soöruz Lacanau Pro 2014, after defeating Leonardo Fioravanti in a fading two-to-three foot swell, at Grande Plage, Lacanau. The Californian goofy-footer got the most out of his powerful backside to surf the best waves, and steal the final from the reigning ASP European Junior champion. “It was fun. You know, […]
The 2014 Dungeons Challenge, the second stop on the Big Wave World Tour, is on yellow alert. A good-looking swell might be heading towards Cape Town, South Africa, and hitting the iconic big wave surf spot between 18th-19th August. Wave face sizes may be in the 20-25 foot plus range, and possibly pushing toward 30-foot […]
An Australian surfer has died after hitting a reef in Bali, Indonesia. Peter Luke, 27, was riding big waves at Scar Reef, when the tragic accident took place. Reports tell that the young surfer was catching five-meter waves (16 feet) at Jelenga Beach in West Sumbawa. Luke was enjoying the surf with two friends, when […]
Yes, the world’s most famous energy drink is taking over surfing. As you might have noticed, the surf industry is suffering deep changes. Will the “Big Four” keep up as we know them? No, Red Bull is increasing the pressure on the conservative surf industry market. Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Billabong and O’Neill. For more than […]
Tom Carroll, Ted Danson, Rusty Preisendorfer, and Hobie Alter have been honored at the Waterman’s Weekend, at Laguna Niguel. The 25th edition of the Waterman’s Ball, an event held by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA), aimed to push the fundraising total to the $7 million mark. All funds raised go directly to supporting specific […]
The best ever edition of the Rip Curl Cup Invitational saw Garut Widiarta stealing the show in firing wave conditions, at Padang Padang, Indonesia. He is considered Bali’s favourite son. Garut Widiarta is living the dream. The final of the 11th Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang got underway in solid six-to-eight foot bombs driving against […]
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