Nic and Julia take a trip to the South Island of New Zealand and visit Jay Jackman of Sadhana Surfboards to test out a few of his finest handmade stoke sticks. The journey they...
We test some handmade wooden sunglasses from Pica Pau that won't break the bank. In an age when plastic is considered a 'necessary evil' it kind of refreshing to see an affordable alternative to...
Annie tests out some functional eco bikinis but were they any good for surfing in? Dig in to find out what...
Jan takes the Migra to Morocco to test what could turn out to be the most functional board bag in the world...
Van Der Waal is a new type of surf grip, it's an innovative way of looking at traction and it might spell the end for wax. We test their version 2.0 and I find out how it...
We get our hands on a Beach Basha Pro from Northcore. Testing time for what is hailed to be the changing robe to end all others, but will it live up to...
Nic gets talking about surfboards and custom shapes with Dave from Utopia Surfboards in France. The old illusion that a shaper is grumpy and elusive can be dispelled here with...
This twin Infographic and Map dedicated to surf travel is a breath of fresh air that inspires actual surfing conversation with flesh and blood...
Cei gets his mitts on a test leash from SkunkWorks that shares design origins to the curled kevlar used by the police, connecting their guns to...
A Notox surfboard gets a thorough testing by Matt who is a self confused epoxy septic, this board has the eco credentials but does it perform in the...
Cei gets his hands on some Cab9 shades to test. Hailing fro the Alps (which are a mountain range in Europe) they are tested and designed by...
It's test time again, this time the new deck pad from Eco Pro gets put through its paces by Nic. Being 100% cork this product has potential to make a real difference, but does it work? Read on to...
We test Vini Patch, a simple, elegant product that won't break the bank and appeals to people who like things to look nice and not miss any waves. If you ...
The three top products that we have reviewed in 2017 have been given medals and one unique prize of some of the wife's Christmas knitting. Unbiased and credible reviews are the...
Yep, we are giving you three Pally'Hi items fr answering on simple question. Simple, honest and transparent free stuff so get an early Christmas present from the guys at...
I have a confession to make. Sunscreen is not at the top of my list when it comes to surfing. In fact I am pretty lucky to end up with any on at all and because of that I have a face with the texture of a ‘Chamois Leathe…
I am not a big fan of surf wax, I never have been. It takes time to apply effectively, melts and as a result manages to find its way into places it shouldn’t. It is also not particularly good for the environment! Patience…
My needessentials wetsuit is now 10 months old, so I have tried to answer some questions about durability, performance and sizing in this article. People ask me in the water or in the car park about the suit as if they ar…
Testing the most sustainable Leash in the world. Is it just a gimmick or is it work spending you $$ on?
We where skeptical until we tried it. We found we could see the hairs on Kelly Slater's head, that's how good the quality was.