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Kai Lenny Just Invented the Boogie Foil Alexander Haro The Inertia Senior Editor Kai Lenny has taken the hydro foil baton and run with it. Sure, Laird Hamilton probably did it first, but he did it in snowboard boots, remember? Kai’s been breaking records on […]
PWC Rescue LifeSleds, Inflatable Sled and Accessories LifeSled rescue boards are used with PWC (personal watercraft) in extreme conditions including ocean storm, surf rescue, tow-in surf, rip current, floodwater, river, swift water, ice rescue and other life-threatening situations. Lifesled PWC rescue sled is an extremely effective means of extrication. Wahoo LifeSleds LIFESLED® comes in two […]
Expectations high as Red Bull Cape Fear Returns Red Bull Cape Fear 20 big-wave specialists will charge super-dangerous slab in Sydney Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 1 May, 2017 – Red Bull Cape Fear – the one-of-a-kind, invitation-only surf competition is back in 2017. The waiting period this year has been called – beginning 1 May […]
Jeff Clark Interview from the 2002 Towsurfer Vault Jeff Clark Nickname: JC Age: 45 Weight: 190lbs. Height: 5’10” From: Born in Redwood City March 26, 1957 Family built first house on the beach in HMB in 1966 Career: Carpenter/Surfboard shaper Years Surfing: 36 Years Tow-In Surfing: 5 Years Shaping: 25 Interview with […]
Meet San Diego Originals, The Dahl Family: Environmentalists, Community Activists And Global Surf Industry Leaders Photo credit: Chad Thomas Surf-Industry Leaders The Dahl family is recognized world-wide for being at the forefront of wax research and application. From their “Sticky Bumps” surf wax – which actually feeds corral reefs – to non-toxic, high performance snow […]
Shark Park Produced By Greg Huglin You may have heard, Shark Park is the new, barely-ever-breaks surf spot off of San Miguel Island where a few crazed tow-in fanatics recently conquered. This DVD provides ample footage of the first attack on the break, complete with near-death wipeouts, jaw-dropping face rides, and enough water movement to […]
SoCal Shark Attack Near Trestles Maims Woman Swimming Shark Updates Shark attack happens in wave-rich section of Southern California Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 30 April, 2017 – A woman swimming at the surf spot known as Church’s just south of Lowers was attacked by a shark of unknown origin. A few surfers were in the […]
Ben Andrews Talks Through His $50,000 WSL Wave Sunday, April 30, 2017 Ben Andrews took home $50,000 dollars on Saturday night after claiming the Biggest Paddle award ($20,000) and finishing runner up in the Billabong Ride of the Year category ($30,000). Here’s his description of how it all came to be. Read More
BERMUDA TRIANGLE: SHIP REAPPEARS 90 YEARS AFTER GOING MISSING! Havana| The Cuban Coast Guard announced this morning, that they had intercepted an unmanned ship heading for the island, which is presumed to be the SS Cotopaxi, a tramp steamer which vanished in December 1925 and has since been connected to the legend of the Bermuda […]
Change in the Air at the WSL Big Wave Awards New names on the podium include Billy Kemper, Ben Andrews, Francisco Porcella, Wilem Banks By Marcus Sanders In addition to Biggest Wave, Francisco Porcella snagged Best Dressed Big Wave Surfer, hands down. “You know that saying ‘Italians do it better?’ (I didn’t.) I had this […]
Surfline Performance Of The Year Award Winner – Jamie Mitchell WSL Sunday, April 30, 2017 Jamie Mitchell, Burleigh Heads Queensland, Australia Big Wave Tour ranking: Fifth This Billabong Ride Of the Year nominee takes home the Surfline Performance Of The Year Award, and he well deserves the win. Jamie Mitchell is a competitive animal with […]
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