When J-Bay lights up South Africa’s finest are there in a flash, and that goes for Jordy Smith too, who wastes no time in getting back to home turf in between contests. A strike mission that really paid off for the WSL surfer, who knows this wave like the back of his hand.. and man does it show! He makes slotting himself into deep barrels look effortless, and luckily his trusty … [Read more...] about Jordy Smith – JBay Strike
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10 High Performance Stretches Today’s Action Sports Athletes Swear By
Featured image: Mike Baird ‘Surfers Pre-Stretches’ CC2.0 via Flickr Keeping in good shape and avoiding injury is essential for anyone who loves to surf, skate or do any other action sport. You’ll never perform at you best unless you prepare your body for it, and flexibility is key to pulling off radical maneuvers. Stretching your muscles is one of the most important things you … [Read more...] about 10 High Performance Stretches Today’s Action Sports Athletes Swear By
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
Instagram Must Follows: Chris Burkard
If your on Instagram and love images of surfing and adventure, chances are you’ve probably already heard of Chris Burkard and seen some of his work on your regular feed. If not then you’re in for a real treat. Chris is a self taught photographer and artist from the Central Coast of California, whose work primarily focus’s on surf, dramatic landscapes, the outdoors, and … [Read more...] about Instagram Must Follows: Chris Burkard