Stalling is one of the most critical skills to learn in advanced surfing. When performed correctly, it allows you to generate drag, and reduce speed to match the pace of barrel. The art of stalling a surfboard requires a deep involvement of your body, not only in straight connection with the wave itself but also […]
Japan has taken out the 2018 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, in Huntington Beach, USA. The Japanese junior surfing team claimed their first-ever gold medal in the event organized by the International Surfing Association (ISA). The Land of the Rising Sun won six medals across all four competitive divisions, including a gold medal in the […]
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The 12th Annual Blackies Halloween Surf Day attracted 100 people to Newport Beach, California. On October 27, the classic costume show-off kicked off under a thick, scary fog. In the past, the best Halloween costumes would win giveaways – today, it’s all about showing off and having fun. Fortunately, the hair-raising factor is still alive […]
This is the story of three Spanish surfers and a filmmaker who embarked on a surf trip to India to ride a mysterious beach break located in the middle of nowhere. “When I saw the lineup, I couldn’t believe it. I just wanted to get in the water,” says Natxo Gonzalez. “It was one after […]
Kelly Slater and John John Florence will compete at the 2018 Billabong Pipe Masters, in Hawaii. The duo has recovered from their injuries and confirmed their presence in the last event of the 2018 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) season. Florence has never won the Pipeline Masters. Slater raised the event’s trophy seven […]
Everybody is talking about it. Watch Chippa Wilson’s high-octane grand masterpiece. It’s been hailed as the surf video of the year. The video was shot to help sell traction pads but, in fact, it goes well beyond its primary goal. “Video No.4” by Octopus featuring Chippa Wilson is an ode to free surfing. Wilson would […]
It’s on. Surf Lakes, the world’s fourth surf pool concept, is already pumping its first waves in Queensland, Australia. After long months of preparation and uncertainty, the full-scale prototype designed by Aaron Trevis and his team delivered the first surfable waves. Mark Occhilupo and his son Jay were the first to test the artificial wave […]
Whether you’re a regular or goofy foot, the surfing stance is more than just a matter of style. It’s an essential skill. The first thing you must do it to determine your natural stance. To do so, do the “fall forward test” – stand with your feet together, and then fall forward. The leg you […]