The quest for a 100% sustainable surfboard recently hit another milestone with the success of a surfboard blank derived entirely from algae oil. A whole bunch of people and organizations came together to make this leap forward in surfboard blank manufacturing a reality, and the results so far have been astonishing. UC San Diego, Arctic Foam, Solazyme, Avila Surfboards and more … [Read more...] about Sustainable Surfing – The World’s First Algae-Based Surfboard
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Odysea Offerings – Catch Surf Brings It with the 2015 Odysea Stump
The guys at Catch Surf have been working hard behind the scenes these last couple of years, refining their signature soft top surfboards and teaming up with some of the sickest surfers on the planet. This year they are unleashing a whole new range of their much-loved foamie, the Odysea Stump. Rad artwork, improved design and a selection of new Pro Models all feature in the … [Read more...] about Odysea Offerings – Catch Surf Brings It with the 2015 Odysea Stump
The Beater is Back: All-New Designs for 2015 Beater Boards
Catch Surf Beater Boards are back and better than ever, with a whole range of new models available for the summer of 2015. The Original “48 and “54 have been treated to a variety of new graphics and technical tweaks to improve performance, and there are a whole bunch of new Pro Models now available thanks to some of the best surfers from across the globe signing up with Catch … [Read more...] about The Beater is Back: All-New Designs for 2015 Beater Boards
Tom Morey and the Birth of Bodyboarding
Bodyboarding as we know it now is largely down to one man, Tom Morey, also known as ‘Y’. The fact that such a widely enjoyed sport can be attributed to an individual is a testament to Morey’s innovative mind. You could argue that Tom is responsible for getting more people in the water surfing than anybody else on the planet. Not bad for a guy from Detroit. Tom Morey … [Read more...] about Tom Morey and the Birth of Bodyboarding
Are Wooden Surfboards Making a Quiet Comeback?
The first surfboards ever ridden were heavy wooden planks, some weighing in at 100 pounds, the reserve of only the strongest and most athletic of watermen. Things moved forward quickly from the 1950s onward, with the advent of polyurethane foam, fibreglass and resin to create the lightweight and manoeuvrable surfboards the vast majority of surfers ride today. Wooden surfboards … [Read more...] about Are Wooden Surfboards Making a Quiet Comeback?