American fashion designer Thom Browne developed a wetsuit line inspired by the traditional menswear suit. We had already seen a wetsuit for business meetings. It was launched in 2015 by Quiksilver Japan. But now, Thom Browne changes the paradigm with a wetsuit that looks like an executive suit. The neoprene model, available in medium and […]
Bede Durbidge announced that he will retire from the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour in 2018. The Australian surfer will put an end to his pro surfing career as an athlete, possibly after the 2018 Margaret River. But he has big plans for the future. “I’m very excited to take on the role as […]
Why do you surf? How do you explain the need to catch waves on a regular basis? We look at the most common reasons why people love surfing. It’s the sport of the kings and an ancient form of getting back to shore after a fruitful fishing session. But, what is surfing for you? We […]
Kanoa Igarashi and Sage Erickson have claimed the prestigious 2017 US Open of Surfing, in Huntington Beach, California. There’s nothing like winning in front his hometown crowd. Despite the small wave conditions, Igarashi defeated Tomas Hermes with a combination of backhand explorations in the mushy surf on offer. The American surfer’s best waves were the […]
Have you ever felt you were traveling without moving? Well, now you can experience it with the HX Phantom Hoverboard, the ultimate surfer’s self-balancing transporter. We had never stepped on a self-balancing scooter, and we thought it was a toy for the kids. But we couldn’t be more wrong. Not only it is fun, but […]
It’s cool not to look cool, even if cool is the new cool. The 2017 Deus 9ft and Single might be over, but the highlights are truly refreshing. The organizers label it “an anomaly,” and it’s easy to understand their point-of-view. The event gathers surfers, musicians, and performers and invites them to showcase their art, […]
When you first start surfing, to many people it may look like “just a phase,” or something that you’ll eventually end up leaving behind. Can surfing endure the test of time? For most surfers, surfing runs deep and ends up becoming a part of who they are. But life is tough, and things keep changing. […]
Who said you can’t literally walk on water before catching a wave? Impossible mission? No way, Jose. Just install 100-foot plastic floating dock in a pristine surf break. They said it was one of the funniest things they have ever done. Balaram Stack, Imaikalani Devault, Noa Deane, Ozzie Wright, Mitch Coleborn, and Yago Dora have […]
Are zombies known for their wave riding skills? According to Surf & Comics, we can rest assured: “Zombies Don’t Surf.” Maxi Gonzalez continues his surf comics adventures, this time with a popular fictional approach that has already conquered millions of horror and fantasy movie fans. But if you think about it, the truth is that […]
Working schedules, family duties, seasonal moods, and aging are some of the reasons why, many times, you end up surfing alone. But that could be good. Or not. Many people like to surf alone. Because they can manage their time before, during and after the session, and because they can choose the break they prefer […]