Western Australia and Indonesia were treated to some of the biggest waves in recent years on the last weekend of June, an XXL Indian Ocean swell that gave surfers plenty of notice to be in the right place at the right time. A fierce storm close to Antarctica churned up 50 to 60 foot seas, and concentrated the power remarkably well into the enormous swell that thundered across … [Read more...] about XXL Indian Ocean Swell: The Biggest Waves and the Best Surfing Caught on Film
Searching Sirocco – Kilian Martin’s Artistic Skateboarding
Not all skateboarders want to go professional, hit the event circuit and get hit on by as many sponsors as they can. No, some skaters just want to develop their artistic take on the lifestyle choice that is skateboarding. Kilian Martin is one of those skaters, a guy who has crazy skills and still chooses to forge his own path in skating. By teaming up with filmmaker and skater … [Read more...] about Searching Sirocco – Kilian Martin’s Artistic Skateboarding
2015 Fiji Pro: A Barrel Bonanza and Owen Wright’s Stamp on Surfing History
Most of the world’s top surfers will happily agree that the world tour stop on the Fijian island of Tavarua is their favorite. A luxurious resort in the tropics and awesome barreling reef breaks make the fifth event of the WSL World Championship a competitors dream. For those of us at home watching online or on television it’s easy to get envious. At the 2015 Fiji Pro the … [Read more...] about 2015 Fiji Pro: A Barrel Bonanza and Owen Wright’s Stamp on Surfing History
Go Skateboarding Day – Roll On June 21st
The skateboarder’s annual public holiday! Well, unofficial public holiday anyway. No, your boss won’t say have the day off work because it’s Go Skateboarding Day, so book it off or take a sick day. On June 21st skateboarders from across the world will take to the streets and shred up local street spots, backyard ramps and skateparks. Make sure you get involved and help build Go … [Read more...] about Go Skateboarding Day – Roll On June 21st
The Skid Kids – Flipping the Bird to Bodyboard Discrimination
Bodyboarding has always had a tough time at the hands of its older brother surfing. Back in the 80s when bodyboarding and the Morey Boogie board were gaining popularity most surfers just saw it as a kids toy, something for the groms to practice on before learning to stand up. Just look at how Morey were advertising their boogie boards back in … [Read more...] about The Skid Kids – Flipping the Bird to Bodyboard Discrimination