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
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A Tribute to California’s Mutant Wave
The Wedge is a very unique wave and offers a very unique experience for those brave enough to paddle out. On a small morning the Wedge can offer decently calm waves, but as usual, the wave we've grown accustomed to seeing at Newport Beach almost always overcomes its morning predecessors with violent flair. Were talking 30 foot beach breaks here, like someone taking you up three … [Read more...] about A Tribute to California’s Mutant Wave
The Unsung Heroes of Surfing: The Sponger
What are three most annoying things in surfing? Pissed off locals, paddle boarders, and body boarders. Depending where you surf at, you can get all three in one day. The funny thing is they basically share all the same traits: body boarders and locals will charge everything and paddle boarders according to the laws of "I have a paddle and you don't" must be there for every … [Read more...] about The Unsung Heroes of Surfing: The Sponger
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