Check out this crazy break in Santa Barbara, CA! Wild breaking wave!
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
"Code Red"
"On August 27, 2011, the Billabong Pro Tahiti event on surfing's World Tour was placed on hold due to a massive swell bearing down on the famed big-wave spot, Teahupoo. With forecasts calling for unprecedented surf, some of the greatest surfers in the world descended on the island to be in the water, despite a "Code Red" called by the Tahitian Coast Guard, which sought to keep everyone on shore. See the historic day through the eyes of two surfers -- the young gun Laurie Towner and the veteran Dylan Longbottom -- as they catch some of the biggest, most dangerous surf ever recorded, much of it captured with the super slow motion Phantom Camera for never-before-seen imagery." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIBgWI_BTyM
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Competition of the Warm-Up Routines
Earlier this week surfer Anastasia Ashley had a video of her warm-up put on youtube. Let's just say people were hypnotized by it. Trying to steal some of her spot light Julian Wilson and Kelly Slater put out a warm-up video of their own. Check em both out and let us know who's is better!!
Allan Byrne passes away at 62
Allan Byrne passes away at 62: The surfer-shaper who applied the channel bottom to surfboards failed to recover from head injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident, in Bali.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Bali Expression!
The Bali Expression session in Tahiti. Awesome surfing now, just wait for the real show!
Surf History: The Leash
Ever wonder why older surfers didn't wear leashes with their surfboards? Or who popularized the use of a leash? Check out surflines article on the leash here!! http://www.surfline.com/surfing-a-to-z/surf-leashes-history_921/
Who Says Surfing Needs to be in the Water
A powerful shorebreak and a powerful land hill break?
Jamie O'Brein and Co having some fun!
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Teahupoo
Here is a great little documentary on a day at Teahupoo. One of the most majestic and heavy waves in the world, it never gets old watching people take on the wall of skulls!
Rip Curl Cup 2013: Expression Session
Swell came in but it wasn't up to the competition standard. The surfers got to surf 4-5ft uncrowded waves as part of an expression session.
“I was really fired up for this expression session today,” said first-time invitee Mark Healey (Hawaii). “I've only had a chance to surf Padang once before on a crowded 4-5 foot day, so I'm just happy to surf it uncrowded. It's an incredible wave. If I can get an hour uncrowded out here I'm a happy man.”
The forecast is calling for competition waves this Saturday, stay tuned for a live feed!
“I was really fired up for this expression session today,” said first-time invitee Mark Healey (Hawaii). “I've only had a chance to surf Padang once before on a crowded 4-5 foot day, so I'm just happy to surf it uncrowded. It's an incredible wave. If I can get an hour uncrowded out here I'm a happy man.”
The forecast is calling for competition waves this Saturday, stay tuned for a live feed!
Monday, August 5, 2013
Aerial View on Surfing!
GoPro is always coming out with new ways to film things. Here's a cool short film of an aerial view!
Surfers Ride 29KM Wave
Don't you always wish that your ride time on waves was a little longer? All that hard work paddling for it to be over so quickly. I'm sure you wish you could ride an endless wave. Well two Californian surfers have just set a new record on riding a wave. They headed up to New Brunswick, Canada to the Petitcodiac River. They surfed the tidal bore created by the opening of the causeway gates in Moncton. In the coming years, Moncton is going to promote surfing the tidal bore to visitors to entice more to come and explore the river!
Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2013 is on "high alert"
The 2013 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Invitational is ready to be given green light to go. The official event status is "High Alert"
32 Surfers, 16 of Indo's best and 16 of the world's top tube riders are standing by at Bali, waiting for the swell. A ground swell is tracking towards Bali and contest directors are looking to kick off the 10th anniversary of the Rip Curl Cup.Look for a webcast live to the world for the event!
Saturday, August 3, 2013
A Lesson in Surf Fins!
Ever want to know more about fin choice and selection?? Choosing the right fin type is crucial to being able to ride how you want! The great thing about modern boards is the versatility found in surfing fins.
Old boards had glassed on fins and your fin selection was pretty much limited to what the shaper glassed on The FCS fin systems along with other fin systems made today, allow total control over fin choice and placement. Whether you ride a quad, thruster or a huge single fin check out SURFER Magazines article on fins and fin placement!
Inside the Curl: Surfing's Surprising History
Ever wonder why Thomas Jefferson declared the pursuit of happiness an inalienable right? Or why Hawaii is the probably the pinnacle of surfing culture? What about a drug smuggling ring in the heart of California? National Geographic put together an awesome Q & A that has a bunch of interesting fun facts relating to surfing!
Inside the Curl: Surfing's Surprising History
Inside the Curl: Surfing's Surprising History
Friday, August 2, 2013
Wipeout! Bruce Iron
Found this little gem on the youtube. Check out Bruce Irons in Tahiti taking a tumble! Stay tuned to the end for a laugh!!
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Spacesurfer Boards
These things look absolutely gorgeous and I would love the chance to ride one! Nothing says classic surfing than cruising around on a wooden board making a hugeee bottom turn. Everyone should get out an ride a wooden board at least once and these boards look like not only awesome pieces of art, but a fun ride too!
Here's a link to their website! http://spacesurferboards.com
Seals Balance Pro
Who really wants to wear earplugs in the water? You can't hear anything and their annoying to wear. But protecting your ears and hearing really is important. French company EQ is looking to change your perception on the product.
SEALS BALANCE PRO – 49,90€ / Protects your ears from wind, water, cold and pollution to help prevent ear pathologies, particularly exostosis, while maintaining hearing and balance thanks to a Sympatex® membrane.
- 100% waterproof
- 100% windproof
- Optimal breathability
- 300% elasticity
- Extreme physical resistance
- optimal density, micropore-free
- Tested durability
- Functional barrier
The SEALS Balance Pro is the first ear protection to have its effectiveness proven through medical testing. A study conducted in France, validated the impact of the Seals Balance Pro on the prevention and reduction of ear pathologies, in particular otitis and exostosis. EQ offers a complete range of products and accessories designed for physical preparation and recovery, the prevention of injuries, the improvement of performance for athletes and for all the people concerned about their well-being.
www.eq-love.fr
SEALS BALANCE PRO – 49,90€ / Protects your ears from wind, water, cold and pollution to help prevent ear pathologies, particularly exostosis, while maintaining hearing and balance thanks to a Sympatex® membrane.
- 100% waterproof
- 100% windproof
- Optimal breathability
- 300% elasticity
- Extreme physical resistance
- optimal density, micropore-free
- Tested durability
- Functional barrier
The SEALS Balance Pro is the first ear protection to have its effectiveness proven through medical testing. A study conducted in France, validated the impact of the Seals Balance Pro on the prevention and reduction of ear pathologies, in particular otitis and exostosis. EQ offers a complete range of products and accessories designed for physical preparation and recovery, the prevention of injuries, the improvement of performance for athletes and for all the people concerned about their well-being.
www.eq-love.fr
2013 Surfing Walk of Fame Immortalizes Seven New Surf Legends at 20th Annual Ceremony in Huntington
PRESS RELEASE
In the shadow of the US Open of Surfing, Surf City USA's Main Street was blocked off to honor the newest class of inductees to the Surfing Walk of Fame on Thursday morning. Through a selection ballot, a host of respected surf industry veterans, former professionals and surf journalists narrowed down a field of hundreds of candidates to name the seven 2013 Surfing Walk of Fame's honorees in their respective categories - Taylor Knox (Surf Champion), Donald Takayama (Surf Pioneer), Jack McCoy (Surf Culture), Keala Kennelly, Sharron Weber (Women of the Year), Roy Crump (Local Hero) and Father Christian Mondor (Honor Roll).
"It's amazing to think back 20 years ago when we laid the first stone in the cement here for Duke Kahanamoku," emcee, former World Champion and previous SWOF inductee Peter 'PT' Townend addressed to the crowd. "Now, we're up to 120 stones."
After a brief presentation to Mayor Jean Hay of Manly, Australia in recognition of Manly and Huntington Beach joining together as sister cities, this year's inductees were honored one by one.
"I used to call Donald Takayama the Happy Hawaiian," Townend said of the late surfer/shaper during a heartfelt moment. "He came here as a young boy from Hawaii and started shaping surfboards. Everyone knows him as a shaper but he's also a surfing champion."
Takayama's widow Diane confirmed: "Surf Pioneer is the best title. Donald really did it all."
Taylor Knox's induction as Surf Champion was the morning's highlight. Knox humble approached the stage to resounding applause and addressed his fellow inductees and a capacity crowd on Main Street.
"The message for today is how lucky we are to be one ocean tribe," Knox said. "We get to travel and see beautiful places. And that spirit is so prevalent and has never been lost."
The Surf Culture honor went to legendary filmmaker Jack McCoy. Known for his high-quality surf movies, McCoy's resume includes Tubular Swells (1976), Bunyip Dreaming (1990), The Green Iguana (1992), The Sons of Fun (1993), The Occumentary (1998), Sabotaj (1998), Blue Horizon (2004), Free as a Dog (2006) and his latest A Deeper Shade of Blue (2012), among others.
Keala Kennelly and Sharron Weber shared this year's Woman of the Year award. Kennelly, a multiple XXL winner, has been on the global big-wave scene since retiring from full-time ASP competition in 2007. Weber was a former U.S. Champion and World Champion throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s.
"There's two things you want when you come to Huntington Beach," Kennelly said. "You want to win the U.S. Open and have your name in the pavement. Now I have both."
Also honored in this year's ceremony, longtime HB surfer Roy Crump was recognized as the Local Hero. And Huntington Beach's surfing priest Father Christian Mondor earned the Honor Roll spot.
The Surfing Walk of Fame is the only tribunal in surfing to award specific categories as well as require a 10-year margin since the commemorating achievement. This year's recipients are now cemented alongside past inductees, earning their immortal place in the pavement on the corner of PCH and Main Street, directly across from the famous pier in Surf City USA -- Huntington Beach, California.
Past recipients of the Surfing Walk of Fame honors include Duke Kahanamoku, Kelly Slater, Lisa Anderson, Tom Curren, Bruce Brown, Eddie Aikau and more. For additional information go to www.surfingwalkoffame.com
In the shadow of the US Open of Surfing, Surf City USA's Main Street was blocked off to honor the newest class of inductees to the Surfing Walk of Fame on Thursday morning. Through a selection ballot, a host of respected surf industry veterans, former professionals and surf journalists narrowed down a field of hundreds of candidates to name the seven 2013 Surfing Walk of Fame's honorees in their respective categories - Taylor Knox (Surf Champion), Donald Takayama (Surf Pioneer), Jack McCoy (Surf Culture), Keala Kennelly, Sharron Weber (Women of the Year), Roy Crump (Local Hero) and Father Christian Mondor (Honor Roll).
"It's amazing to think back 20 years ago when we laid the first stone in the cement here for Duke Kahanamoku," emcee, former World Champion and previous SWOF inductee Peter 'PT' Townend addressed to the crowd. "Now, we're up to 120 stones."
After a brief presentation to Mayor Jean Hay of Manly, Australia in recognition of Manly and Huntington Beach joining together as sister cities, this year's inductees were honored one by one.
"I used to call Donald Takayama the Happy Hawaiian," Townend said of the late surfer/shaper during a heartfelt moment. "He came here as a young boy from Hawaii and started shaping surfboards. Everyone knows him as a shaper but he's also a surfing champion."
Takayama's widow Diane confirmed: "Surf Pioneer is the best title. Donald really did it all."
Taylor Knox's induction as Surf Champion was the morning's highlight. Knox humble approached the stage to resounding applause and addressed his fellow inductees and a capacity crowd on Main Street.
"The message for today is how lucky we are to be one ocean tribe," Knox said. "We get to travel and see beautiful places. And that spirit is so prevalent and has never been lost."
The Surf Culture honor went to legendary filmmaker Jack McCoy. Known for his high-quality surf movies, McCoy's resume includes Tubular Swells (1976), Bunyip Dreaming (1990), The Green Iguana (1992), The Sons of Fun (1993), The Occumentary (1998), Sabotaj (1998), Blue Horizon (2004), Free as a Dog (2006) and his latest A Deeper Shade of Blue (2012), among others.
Keala Kennelly and Sharron Weber shared this year's Woman of the Year award. Kennelly, a multiple XXL winner, has been on the global big-wave scene since retiring from full-time ASP competition in 2007. Weber was a former U.S. Champion and World Champion throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s.
"There's two things you want when you come to Huntington Beach," Kennelly said. "You want to win the U.S. Open and have your name in the pavement. Now I have both."
Also honored in this year's ceremony, longtime HB surfer Roy Crump was recognized as the Local Hero. And Huntington Beach's surfing priest Father Christian Mondor earned the Honor Roll spot.
The Surfing Walk of Fame is the only tribunal in surfing to award specific categories as well as require a 10-year margin since the commemorating achievement. This year's recipients are now cemented alongside past inductees, earning their immortal place in the pavement on the corner of PCH and Main Street, directly across from the famous pier in Surf City USA -- Huntington Beach, California.
Past recipients of the Surfing Walk of Fame honors include Duke Kahanamoku, Kelly Slater, Lisa Anderson, Tom Curren, Bruce Brown, Eddie Aikau and more. For additional information go to www.surfingwalkoffame.com
Roy Crump, Local Hero
Donald Takayama, Surf Pioneer
Taylor Knox, Surf Champion
Jack McCoy, Surf Culture
Sharron Webber, Woman of the Year
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