Vulcan Surfboards - About LightDrive
LightDrive by Dane Hantz maybe the biggest leap forward in surfboard design we have seen since well... a long time. To properly understand this we have had a chat with the Dane at Vulcan Surfboards HQ, what we found out w…
Proctor Surfboards - A Short History
Todd Proctor is one the busiest shapers on the planet. Why? It might be that he makes very functional pices of foam and glass, it could be...
Bufo's New Hardcork Surfboards
Rouven Brauers aka Bufo has developed a new type of surfboard construction using cork granulate, it's called Hardcork and early reports show that the boards have superior dampening...
Jim ‘The Genius’ Phillips
I meet Jim 'The Genius' Phillips by chance at the Wavegliders Factory and asked him a few Questions about the 50,000 surfboard he has shaped of 45 years, what came from...
NOTOX Korko - Tested
The Korko from NOTOX gets a thorough testing in all conditions by Nic and some of the crew here. It's a board made of cork and we wanted to see how it...
Target Model from M*A*T Surfboards - Tested at JBay
Matty B takes a trip to Jbay and meets up with shaping legend Mat Marias from M*A*T Surfboards to test his Target model on those reeling right-handers, find out what...
KIN Asymmetrical Surfboards - Interview
Knowing next to nothing about the mystical asymmetrical path surfboards have taken, who better to talk to than a shaper who has dedicated himself to this art. Will from Kin Surfboards enlightens us on...
Shops of Stoke are Dwindling
The stoke, the sadness and how the words 'surf' and 'shop' when put together continue to evolve, for the good or the bad. You can decide...
Sadhana Surfboards - Tested
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...
Seven Surfboards in One
Shapeshifter Surfboards headed by David Barr have produced something that is truly noteworthy, yep, one surfboard with seven different tails. I know you mind might need a while to catch up so...
Jeremy Ferrara - Artist and Bohemian
Cloe takes a trip through the Medoc to visit one of the most revered shapers you may not have heard about. She retells the experience in her own words which...
Utopia Surfboards - A Chat with Dave
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...
Lou and her Eco Surf Supplies
One persons dream about fulfilling the future that surfing needs to have. Lou started Eco Surf Supplies which manufactures Notox flax fiber surfboards in Australia but...
How to Ride a Single Fin
Single fins are a misunderstood lot, this little verse aims to give you an understanding of why and when you should try a single fin. Follow these not so simple...
Buying my First Longboard by Accident
How Nic got caught up in the moment and ended up making one of the best decisions of his life, or was it?
A Notox Green One - Tested
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...
Inspiring a Handmade Argument
Mark Rabbidge talks about his unique approach to the world of surfing and shaping. Some opinions from a true legend of our glorious pastime...
Neyrafins Custom Set up
We talk to the absolute genius behind Neyra customs and fins. The handmade pieces of functional art that are produced here beggar belief. From one that salivates over custom made surfboards, these may be the best yet...
Notox Surfboards have the Eco Answer
Nic takes a little trip to possibly the most eco orientated surf factory in the world. The guys behind Notox have been around since 2006 and make boards from cork and flax, they look and feel like...
SkunkWorks are the kings of soft tops
An insight into the world of the biggest surfboard market in the world. The Foamie. We talk to Ricky Martin from Skunworks Surf Co about their foamie which is made suing recycled...