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Watch a Big Wave Thrash Kai Lenny, and Crash a Jetski

Kai Lenny is very good at surfing very big waves. But he still needed a jetski and a helicopter to escape the monster surf in…

Written by Sam Anderson March 29, 2023

6 Best New Wetsuits of 2023 (Plus Our Favorite Rashguard)

Wetsuits are having a moment. There’s a rising tide of sustainable alternatives giving neoprene a run for its money. Here are our favorite suits of…

Written by Drew Zieff March 22, 2023

Why Alternatives to Petroleum-Based Neoprene Are Now Better Than Ever

A recent interview with Patagonia’s wetsuit developer got us thinking: are sustainable, non-neoprene wetsuits finally on par with the rest of the market?

Written by Drew Zieff March 21, 2023

‘Magic’ Surfboard? Slater Designs Sci-Fi 2.0 Review

The future of surf is here. After testing the Sci-Fi 2.0, we break down one of 11-time World Champ Kelly Slater’s most futuristic designs.

Written by Mike Misselwitz March 15, 2023

Hunter Jones, Dane Anderson Explore the Oregon Coast in ‘Up North’

Looking for a breezy surfing-filled buddy comedy? Sanuk’s latest edit has the good vibes you need.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 10, 2023

NSP’s CocoFlax Review: These Surfboards & Paddleboards Made From Coconut Are the Real Deal

Using raw coconut husk fibers, flax fiber rails, and an eco-friendly bio-resin, NSP has created an eco-board with an unmatched strength-to-weight ratio.

Written by Rebecca Parsons March 08, 2023

Feeling Chilly? Let This Surf Film Transport You to Tropical Paradise

Grab a piña colada and kick back in your beach chair as Malia Manuel takes you on a globe-trotting surf journey like no other.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 27, 2023

Paddlesports Industry Leaders, Brands Form First ‘Paddlesports Trade Coalition’

The water or ‘paddlesports’ industry is quickly growing — enough that brands joined together last month to form an industry-first Paddlesports Trade Coalition.

Written by Mary Murphy February 15, 2023

Women Make History Surfing in the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational for First Time

‘The Eddie’ is a famous big-wave surfing contest at Waimea Bay on Oahu — and will only run if waves are over 20 feet. As…

Written by Rebecca Parsons February 01, 2023

San Fran Surfers Rejoice in Waves From Recent Bomb Cyclone

Humans are a resilient bunch. Storms continue to lash California as the death toll rose to 14 this morning. But when life gives you waves…

Written by Sam Anderson January 10, 2023

The Ice Beard Returneth: Surfing Lake Superior in Winter

It’s that magical time of year when a growing boy only has one thing on his mind — how epic his ice beard looks.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 16, 2022

Sea-to-Sierra Trips in Baja California Sur: A Guide to Surfing and Canyon Trekking Cortez

Trips in Baja California Sur contain charming hospitality, ample adventuring, and mind-blowing scenery. This guide has it all, from where to surf and hike to…

Written by Drew Zieff December 14, 2022

‘Raw, Powerful Place’: Pro Surfer Talks Catching Waves in Iceland as Part of Film Project

Pro athlete Pete Devries surfed Iceland’s frigid waters as part of Arc’teryx’s ‘Creation Theory’ film project. It was his ‘gnarliest surf trip ever.’

Written by Sponsored Post December 01, 2022

‘Anywhere From Here’: Skiing and Surfing on Vancouver Island

British Columbia’s Vancouver Island has everything, from skiing the slopes to surfing the waves.

Written by Rebecca Ross November 23, 2022

Wish Summer Was Still Here? Check Out This Freesurfing Film

If your speed this winter is less snowboots and layering, and more finding barrels and sipping cerveza, then this Billabong clip is for you.

Written by Sam Anderson November 16, 2022

This Mom-and-Pop, Direct-to-Consumer Wetsuit Brand Won’t Break the Bank

For any surfer who lives a few clicks north or south of the equator, a wetsuit is the most important piece of gear after the…

Written by Sponsored Post November 14, 2022

5 Waves to Watch This Winter: The Best Waves in the World and When to Go

Winter is prime time for big waves. Whether you’re a surfer who chases them or a spectator who simply enjoys marveling at their splendor, they’re…

Written by Rebecca Parsons November 07, 2022

Watch Shredding and Surfing Merge in Quiksilver’s ‘Surf the Mountain’ Film

What’s it like to snowboard and surf with a fun crew in British Columbia? You’ll find out in this action-packed montage.

Written by Rebecca Ross October 27, 2022

‘Black People Surf?’ In This Film, the Answer Is a Resounding Yes!

What does Southern California’s surfing culture look like? An Eddie Bauer grant winner shows us that it’s an expanding community of Black surfers.

Written by Rebecca Ross October 24, 2022

John John Florence ‘Gravity’ Film Celebrates Monster North Shore Season

If you missed the 2021-2022 Oahu surf season, it ripped. And you’re in luck — the Florence brothers’ film can help you paddle right back…

Written by Sam Anderson September 30, 2022

Ice-Cold Waves, Nice Warm Vibes: Norse Surfing With Chris Burkard and Friends

Ice-cold but perfectly shaped Norwegian waves provide the medium and backdrop for this atypical surf film.

Written by Sam Anderson September 21, 2022

Largest Female-Centric Surf Event, ‘Super Girl Surf Pro,’ Returns This September

The biggest names in women’s surfing will go head-to-head this September in the world’s largest female surf event: Super Girl Surf Pro.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 31, 2022

Sharing Positive Stories of Surf Adventure: Meet the ‘Goat Surf Club’

Don’t miss the final episode of the environmental adventures of the Goat Surf Club — this time in beautiful Ireland.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 19, 2022

Pro Women Surfers Make Long-Awaited Return to One of Earth’s ‘Most Dangerous Waves’

For the first time since 2006, women returned this week to Tahiti’s Teahupo’o to face one of the most exacting — and intimidating — waves…

Written by Sam Anderson August 18, 2022

Kelly Slater May Be Prouder of ‘Surf Ranch’ Than Anything Else

The latest episode of ‘Lost Tapes’ explores one of surfing legend Kelly Slater’s most deeply felt achievements: man-made waves.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 10, 2022

How Jack Johnson Became a Singer, Not a Surfer

In this short edit, ESPN sits down with the ‘Banana Pancakes’ man to talk surf, songs, and where the two comingle.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 08, 2022

Watch ‘THE Gnarliest Day’ of Ben Gravy’s Life: 43 Beach Towns

Did this really happen? The perma-stoked surfer says he paddled out from ‘every beach town’ in New Jersey in one day.

Written by Sam Anderson August 02, 2022

Hawaiian Surfer Malia Manuel on Hula, Waves, and Going With the Flow

Follow the professional surfer around her home island as she rides, hula dances, and talks about the joy of movement.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 27, 2022

GoPro Goodbye: Parting Shot From the Most Epic Surf Day Ever at Ma’alaea

Look back at the most epic surf day in Maui’s Ma’alaea Bay history from within a freight train wave.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 25, 2022

‘Tree to Board’: Watch Surfer Build a Twin Fin From Maine Cedar

Wood shavings never looked so beautiful: Watch this surfer make a board from one of Maine’s ‘magnificent’ cedar trees.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 22, 2022

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