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How to live in a surf van

“Are you crazy, dude?” This is a common retort for when avid wave riders tell someone that they want to try living in a surf van. We have five essential tips for surf camper idealists. While the idea may sound extremely outrageous to some, the free souls who wish to wander off into the nature […]

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The best surf spots near London

London has one of the most active surfing communities in the world. It might sound odd, but there are tens of thousands of Londoners who take surfing very seriously. Let’s unveil the most popular surf breaks located approximately less than two hours away from English capital. They (still) don’t have a river surfing wave, but […]

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Quartefinalists decided at the 2015 Quiksilver Pro France

The remaining eight surfers are ready to battle for the 2015 Quiksilver Pro France title, as competition lands in the quarterfinals. Gabriel Medina managed to steal the first Perfect 10 ride of the event with an incredible aerial rotation. In his Round 4 heat, the Brazilian posted a total two-wave score of 19.83 points. Medina […]

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How to totally fail at surfing hurricane swells

The Atlantic Hurricane season kicks off June 1st and ends November 30th. In the East Pacific Ocean, the hurricane season starts earlier – on May 15th – and also ends November 30th. So, why and when should you not paddle out for a few waves? Be out of shape. Hurricanes are small storms, and the […]

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Action continues at the 2015 Quiksilver Pro France

The 2015 Quiksilver Pro France has reached Round 4, as thousands of fans flock to Les Guardians and Culs Nus to watch the world’s best surfers in action. Gabriel Medina seems to be ready to defend his 2014 world surfing title. The Brazilian prodigy surfed a near-perfect heat against the Dream Tour veteran CJ Hobgood. “CJ […]

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Exciting opening day at the 2015 Quiksilver Pro France

Twelve surfers have earned a spot in Round 3 of the 2015 Quiksilver Pro France. The first day of competition got underway in clean six-to-eight foot (2-2.5-meter waves) at Culs Nus, in Landes. The inaugural Round 1 heat brought the first surprise. Brett Simpson sent Kelly Slater to the dangerous repechage game. Both surfers ended […]

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Dale Webster takes a break after 14,642 consecutive days of surfing

Dale Webster has spent the last four decades (14610 days) surfing every day. Now, he’s finally ready to take a break. If you want to live the dream, go surfing. But if you’re interested in breaking the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days spent riding waves, then you’d better start now. “The Daily […]

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A comfortable POV head strap for intense surf action

Want to become a point-of-view (POV) surf movie master? The Sandmarc Floater Head Strap Edition is a must-have GoPro accessory. GoPro reshaped the way we immortalize the best rides of our lives. Surfing and surfers gained a lot with the surf camera revolution. And today, the GoPro accessory list is infinite. Sandmarc’s Head Strap is just […]

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The Surfing Christmas Gift Guide for 2015

The days are shorter, and we are reminded that it’s time to start planning our wish lists for Christmas. Are you still out of ideas, for yourself or the surfers in your life? This year, we curated the best and newest surfing must-haves, to give you plenty of inspiration. We hardly noticed it, but Christmas […]

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AHD launches a stand-up paddle foil board

A French boardsports company has developed a stand-up paddle (SUP) foil board. And it works. AHD has been building a reputation in the windsurfing industry for quite a while. The brand started shaping windsurf boards in the 1980s. However, in the last decade, marketeer Bruno Andre and shaper Pascal Gerber decided to try something entirely […]

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