The Ugliest, Best Surfboard Ever.
We are all of us no better than my 6 year old boy, turning his nose up at spinach because it 'looks funny'. <br /><br />Why do aesthetics win over functionality time and time again? It's not a matter of proof.…
Top 5 Surf Cars
We were having in argument in the office last week about who's car was the best. (Yes, we are all over 7 years old!)
Is surfing making me a miserable person?
This thing that keeps me awake at night if feel I’m missing out, this thing that, at times makes me distant and angry and bitter and deeply jealous, is it really all that good for me?
Staffan Rennermalm - Water Photographer
Our office teaboy ,Rich ventures into the world and snags an interview with a man with a big lens and an even bigger talent. Staffan Rennermalm - Water Photographer.
RsPro HexaTraction - Tested
Nic, tests out some RS Pro HexaTraction and feedback to you guys. Did he like it, did it work and what did the guys at Rspro have to say?
Save Saltcity Surf Shop
His Salt City family has rallied around him in a truly inspirational manner. He has received hundreds of messages of support and the crowdfunding link was shared over 500 times in the first day!
Nazare Challenge from the Beach
Having just had all my senses rocked from watching the Nazare Big Wave Challenge live, I thought I would share a spectators epiphany.
The Powers of Three - Now
After fate lending a hand we find out where the trio that made the 2010 Irish Big Wave movie 'Powers of Three' are today. Charging JAWS, running for public office and growing vegetables!
Should I buy a Shortboard?
What is a shortboard?? Shorter – Traditionally under 7ft, though these days anything longer than 6’3 would probably be considered a step-up semi gun or gun. Skinner - but this all depends on you personal requirements i.e…
What to buy a Surfer for Christmas ?
What to buy a Surfer for Christmas including links to purchases and graded options, anything from a bar of wax for £3 right up to a GPS Tide watch for £300 plus. Check out our list, we will be adding more ideas in daily.
Bully the Wetsuit Washer
The Bully, a hangar that washes your wetsuit, that is designed to prolong the life of you wetsuit and makes it dry quicker and save a lot of water. In countries and places that have water shortages, that's a big deal. Bey…
Are Minimals for Beginnners?
Should your first surfboard be a malibu and why it does and does not suit the requirements of a debutante surfer.
Should I Buy a Log?
Part of our surfboards buyers guide with honesty. What we talk about logs, what they are built for and if you should buy one. Includes some very nice footage of some logging and the way it should be done.
Surfers Are Twats (Part 1) - Localism
We discuss one of the many ways in which modern surfers are infact twats. We fight over moving pieces of energy and compete for temporary ownership of these slices of nature. We resign those we love to a life of uncertain…
Josh Dowling - The Interview
Josh Dowling has probably contributed more to the surfboard building industry than almost anyone out there. We chat to him and find out why and how he made one of the most influential decisions of his life. Oh and how he …
Fishes are not just for Chrsitmas
The most copied and tweeked shape in the surf world. The Fish . A short ditty about how underrated fishes are as surfboards and about what board you choose to surf depends solely on what you intend to do on that wave.
John John Florence - Your 2016 WSL World Champion
John John Florence wins the WSL World Title and the Rip Curl Pro Peniche 2016 with amazing flair. We are on the beach to take photos, videos and soak up the winningness. This is what we thought of his performance right he…
What is Maurice Cole Up To?
Meeting up with Maurice for a chat was an experience in itself, I have only managed to capture a fraction of what we were talking about. Maurice is not someone that you can have a quick chat with as I found out. We covere…
Joan Duru - Always the Bridesmaid
A quick ditty about how one of the best surfers in the world can be unlucky ,missing qualification for the WSL six times and showcasing a few short surf films he has been involved in. Joan currently sitting at 4th on the …
Debunking the Medina-gate Incident
The WSL Trestles event had a 'debatable' couple of heat scores from the judges and one of them had world title implications, a quick look at the facts. Looks like Gabriel vs John John for the title at this stage.