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Laird Hamilton signature traction pad

Friday, June 12, 2009

If you’re a stand-up paddler and you’re a fan of Laird Hamilton then check this out. The world class waterman and big wave charger has joined the On A Mission stand up paddle global team. Hamilton’s signature traction pad for SUP’s will be on store [...]

Shot of the Day: Surfing - Somalia or Eritrea? | Cashewman

Friday, June 12, 2009

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Liberia. What comes to mind? Surfing ? Likely not. But today, one time only, it can.Check out Scarlettlion's shots of the growing surf scene in Liberia. More here: Shot of the Day: Surfing - Somalia or Eritrea? | Cashewman

Surfers are heading into that perfect time - Outdoors - The …

Friday, June 12, 2009

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My shortboard days were in Southern California during the late 1970s and early 1980s. My shortest board still was more than 7 feet long. Boards 9 feet long or longer are considered longboards. Some surfers never feel the need to go to a ... Continue here: Surfers are heading into that [...]

Vanity Fair Loves Surf Girls at Boardistan

Thursday, June 11, 2009

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The best will be stoked to flaunt their tailslides and aerial maneuvers at this month's U.S. Open of Surfing , in Huntington Beach, California —the Kentucky Derby of the ocean. The what? Oh well. The story features Sierra Partridge, ... Go here to read the rest: Vanity Fair Loves Surf Girls at Boardistan

A Green Surfing Movement: Small Is Great

Thursday, June 11, 2009

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... such as coal and pulp that pollute the coastline and threaten surfing . Save The Waves' environmental director Josh Berry cut his teeth working on these issues in Chile. Josh now works in California to protect surf spots worldwide. ... More here: A Green Surfing Movement: Small Is Great

Reporting trip to Hawaii Windsurfing Chile 2009

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

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3 years ago I travel to California in April to make orders for FLOW snowboard. Whenever I get bored waiting in the airport to see many flights to Hawaii, and it was during those waits when I lit the light bulb and told me "Next year I escaped safe." Time passed and we [...]

Surf authors come to town for tour

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

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If you’re into surf history, check out these two authors coming to town for book signings. Stuart H. Coleman – author of “ Eddie Would Go ” – just came out with a new book called “Fierce Heart: The Story of Makaha and the Soul of Hawaiian Surfing.” The book is [...]

Sirens

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

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(c) Liz Cockrum Via the marvellous Shakas and Singlefins I came across Liz Cockrum who has combined her passion for photography and surfing to capture the images of different generations of female surfers. Through a series of landscape, portrait and detail images Liz captures the past, present and future of [...]

uliveandyouburn Goes Car Surfing | New Raleigh

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

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uliveandyouburn Goes Car Surfing . The guy in charge of the Barrel Monster and Angry Man has a new stunt, car surfing . Watch out dude, you are almost giving away your identity with this one. Teen wolf anyone? ... Continue here: uliveandyouburn Goes Car Surfing | New Raleigh

Reshaping Surf Culture

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

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Last weekend, Southern Californian Mike Sheldrake showed off his boards at the Maker Faire, the mecca of geek-craft and DIY innovation. Using an intricately latticed corrugated cardboard core design (above) to replace the traditional foam, Mike creates ribs similar to those an airplane uses as structural elements, saving weight and avoiding the use [...]