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If you’re just getting started off in the world of surfing one major factor you always have to take into consideration is the ocean. She’s a beautiful thing but also unforgiving if she wants to. So to make sure you’re prepared and informed of what’s going on you can always take a look at the surf forecast. Reading surf forecasts is vital if you want to have the best surf possible. A simple google with the location you’re looking at with surf forecast will take you to a number of websites giving their forecast. Like with weather they aren’t always...
Launched in a partnership between Smashbox Studios and Fast Ashleys Studios, Surf + Skate 2017 Photo Contest aims to inspire and empower talented photographers to capture the best surfing and skating moments. Legendary west coast studio, Smashbox Studios, and iconic Brooklyn studio Fast Ashleys wanted to bring awareness to the great work being done by non-profit Stoked as well as give an opportunity for photographers at all levels to come together. This contest represents the creativity, athleticism, and drive that exists in both brands. The first prize is one of Disrupt's gnarly shark emblazoned surfboards. The prizes including that shark are original...
Ever wanted to combine an awesome road trip with your passion for paddle boarding? Here are the top 10 paddleboarding destinations in the USA, the ultimate guide to the All-American SUP Road Trip. 10) The Golden Gate Bridge- California Yeah, you read it correctly, you can paddleboard around and explore one of the USA's most iconic monuments. The only reason the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge is featured so low on the list is that the waters are very challenging so paddling out to the bridge on most days is a no go. 9) Fremont Lake, Pinedale- Wyoming...
Surfing is about freedom, hanging out with your mates, having fun and chilling out but there are some unwritten rules that prevent you from becoming 'that guy' (or girl) in the water. 1.Don't drop in One wave, one surfer. When you paddle for a wave always check if someone got there first, sharing isn't always caring and you don't want to ruin the fun for fellow surfers. 2. Keep control of your board A board to the face is no fun at all, never try to pull a manoeuvre that could end up with you landing on (or crashing into) someone else,...
The history of surfing goes back further than you may think. We observe the first description of wave riding in 1769, through to surfing being recognised as an official olympic sport in 2016, and every major event in-between. This infographic shows the 247 year journey of surfboarding.
The Alaia or “Itaka” as it was known in Japan dates back thousands of years ago. There is archaeological evidence suggesting that the boards were in existence dating back then but their use seemed to decline in the early 1900s. Hawaiian With An Alaia - Waikiki In Modern surfing, the boards made a comeback in the late 2005 when Tom Wegener tried out some prototypes on professional surfers. Perhaps the biggest selling point came after the film “The Present” which dramatically popularized the board and increased its acceptance amongst surfers. The Alaia is basically a thin wooden surfboard...
