What can superfruits do for surfers? What makes it a superfruit? How will they helps perform better? Why should you eat five to nine portions of fruit a day? Scientists and doctors often say that “superfruit” is a marketing term invented to sell food products which contain fruits with “superpowers.” In other words, superfruits are […]
The World Surf League (WSL) has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC). The pro surfing tour aims to build “a global network of WSL-branded high-performance training centers” with the surf pool concept designed by Kelly Slater. The deal is inked via WSL Holdings, the parent company of […]
It’s a classic nutrition issue: the tide is perfect, the wind direction is rare, the groundswell is arriving, and the wetsuit is dry. You know you’ll surf for three hours, but you don’t know what to eat and drink to resist the long session. If you’re an accomplished intermediate surfer, you have probably lived it. […]
John John Florence has conquered the Oi Rio Pro 2016, in Rio de Janeiro. Two flawless waves and a near-perfect performance. The young Hawaiian defeated Jack Freestone in a high-scoring final held in shifty four-to-six foot wave peaks, at Postinho. Florence didn’t wait too long and didn’t go for the air. He attacked the face […]
In an exciting all-Australian final, Tyler Wright defeated Sally Fitzgibbons to claim the Oi Rio Women’s Pro, at Barra da Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro. Tyler Weight is en route to win the Women’s Championship Tour title. She won three of the four events already run this year, and looks unstoppable. “This is the best […]
If you are a fan of Mason Ho’s chilled-out temperament, or if you think he’s the best interviewee in modern surfing, then you’ve got a “License To Chill.” Mason Ho exhales positive energy. The creative Hawaiian surfer has always had a pronounced double-sided career. When he’s competing at the highest level, he lets his cool […]
The Oi Rio Pro 2016 has hit Round 3. Matt Wilkinson is out of the event, and Gabriel Medina pleases the crowd at Postinho with a confident performance. Deivid Silva just had one of the best days of his career. The Brazilian defeated Wilkinson in Round 2 with a breathtaking alley-oop and a beautiful air […]
Meditating and surfing. For many surfers, it’s the ultimate experience. Learn how to add meditation to your surfing routine. A meditation session is a rendezvous between you and yourself. It’s all about training and soothing the mind, and entering a mode of freedom and self-awareness which induces relaxation, joy, patience, emotional balance, and love. Meditation […]
The Brazilian Armada dominated Round 1 of the Oi Rio Pro 2016, held at Grumari Beach, in Brazil. Seven Championship Tour (CT) surfers – – Owen Wright, Bede Durbidge, Kai Otton, Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Taj Burrow, and Joel Parkinson – are not competing in Rio de Janeiro. As a result, the event is less […]
Innovator, big wave rider, artist, and friend. It’s never easy to describe Shawn “Barney” Barron, but Volcom’s new movie pays a generous tribute to the iconic surfer. In 30 minutes and 41 seconds, “Barney” shares the smiles and the rides of the Santa Cruz sportsman who passed away at 44 years of age, on May 5th, 2015. […]