Lukas Brunner is the grand winner of the 2015 European Championship in Stationary Wave Riding, held at the Munich Airport, in Germany. A total of 130 surfers from 14 countries participated in the fifth edition of this popular artificial wave challenge. This year, the pool was wider, and the waves were bigger. Brunner, 19, was […]
In one of the most exciting heats of the 2015 Billabong Pro Tahiti, Gabriel Medina eliminated John John Florence from the competition. An 18.84 heat total was not enough for the Hawaiian. It was crazy. Medina and Florence went head-to-head in the three-to-five-foot surf at Teahupoo knowing that only one could advance through to Round […]
Twelve surfers have survived the repechage, at the 2015 Billabong Pro Tahiti reaches Round 3, at Teahupoo. Adriano de Souza is feeling relieved. The Brazilian knew he had to defeat trials winner Taumata Puhetini to maintain his world title hopes alive. De Souza secured a decisive 16.26 heat total to move on to the next […]
Challenging conditions welcomed the world’s best surfers on the opening day of competition at the 2015 Billabong Pro Tahiti, in Teahupoo. Only eight of the 12 heats of Round 1 were completed. The event was called off for the day due to inconsistent surf. Nevertheless, there was time for a few surprises. Kelly Slater posted […]
Paul Scholten and Emma Webb have taken out the 2015 Australian Longboard Titles, at Arrawarra Headland, in Coffs Harbour. The local star collected a total of 16.50 points to defeat Ruben Roxburgh, Jack Entwistle, and Dane Pioli in the decisive Men’s final. Scholten was awarded a wildcard into the event, and he couldn’t believe he […]
Shane Dorian conquered the 2015 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy, at Sultan’s Point. The big wave surfer won two divisions (Twin Fin and Thruster) while Dave Rastovich claimed the Single Fin contest, held in spectacular conditions. The Grand Final was tight, but Dorian prevailed by 0.44 points. “The different divisions were so good, I […]
In marking Duke’s 125th birthday (August 24th, 1890), The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation is honoring his legacy by raising funds for youth athletes and scholars in Hawaii. Duke Kahanamoku is Hawaii’s original ambassador of Aloha. Both on land and in water, the iconic sportsman made waves across the globe. Fortunately, the spirit of Duke is well […]
There are three main types of longboard skateboards: cruiser and carve skateboards (for beginners), freeride skateboards (for intermediates), and downhill skateboards (for advanced riders). Longboard cruisers are usually the best pick for surfers wishing to ride the sidewalks and streets in relaxed mode while training a few classic surf moves. You don’t want to show […]
Justin Quintal has conquered the 2015 Vans Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational, at Huntington Beach Pier, California. The logging final was held in two-to-three-foot waves. Noseriding skills, connecting sections, longer rides, cross steps and holding postures. The recipe for success also includes comradery, no hassling, no pumping, and medium pride levels. The decisive heat included […]
Unreal. Australian stunt performer Robbie Maddison has ridden the giant waves of Teahupoo and Papara on his motorbike. Yes, you’ve read it well. “Maddo” has taken his specially modified dirt bike to the giant and powerful surf of Tahiti, in the heart of French Polynesia. A motorbike in the line-up? Who could believe it? “When […]