Surfboard Shaping: Dead or Re-born?
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Surfboards are a work of art. No argument there. Energized by muse. Infused with individuality, hand shaped surfboards will forever drive innovation in form and function. From the early Hawaiian Olo or alaia boards to Tom Blake\'s hollow logs, George Greenough\'s kneeboards, Greg Knoll\'s big wave gun.. .. read more..
Is Surfing Unique?
Sunday, October 2, 2011
During a recent and decidedly friendly discussion about sports, I made the unequivocal statement that surfing was unlike other sports and shouldn\'t be included in the same category. I was met with fervent disagreement. One self described basketball fiend argued that his sport of choice inspires the.. .. read more..
Surfers for Autism
Sunday, September 25, 2011
It was a beautiful day on the beach after several days of pelting rain. 200 kids and their families grabbed surfboards and rode the fun little wind-driven swells that came rolling in. It was just a great Saturday in the water under the warm Jacksonville, Florida sun. Kids built castles and jumped i.. .. read more..
Surfing as Tragedy
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Miki Dora was a surf maniac. He bled and breathed the lifestyle and pulled hijinks and hoodwinks along the way from SoCal to South Africa to France to New Zealand to Chile and beyond. No job and no responsibility from day one to his death bed and with surfing at the top of his to-do list, Miki Dora.. .. read more..
The New Top-34 and the Transfer of Soul
Sunday, September 11, 2011
The new ASP Top 34 has been announced. And while as I peruse the names, I find myself pretty stoked with the depth of talent. However, I am left a little sad by the dearth of uniqueness and personality. These are the athletes who will be slugging it out at Trestles next week (September 18 th - 24 t.. .. read more..
Everything Old; New Again
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Aussie goofy-footer Owen Wright gave this post final statement: \"I thought it was an incredible Final. We both got really good waves and I felt like I did what I needed to on them. Kelly (Slater) just happened to find ones that opened up a little better. Congrats to him, and hoping I can get .. .. read more..
Come on Irene...at this Moment...You Mean Everything
Saturday, August 27, 2011
After trampling the Bahamas, Hurricane Irene tossed wave starved Florida the best bone of the summer with sweet to epic Reef Road in West Palm Beach and long period perfection the day after it passed North Florida. Sadly, North Carolina\'s Outer Banks must pay for all the fun with a direct hit. But .. .. read more..
Dumpster Diver: an industry unto itself
Monday, August 15, 2011
\"When asked precisely how many surfboards his company sells, he demurred. \'The more boards you sell, the less cool you are. The more success you attain, the more people don\'t like you. It\'s just surfers, man!\'\" That quote concludes a great article in Bloomberg Businessweek and speaks volumes about .. .. read more..
Your Board Might be the Problem
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
After another great summer of surfing, I have noticed an obvious problem that seems to permeate our surfing population. Most surfers are riding the wrong equipment. Here is the biggest issue in my opinion. Many riders are trying to ride high performance shortboards (ala Slater and Reynolds) that me.. .. read more..
Searching for the Spirit of Surfing
Friday, August 5, 2011
The Pacific is going off. Epic waves are bombing and the lineup is packed beyond capacity. But the real story that should never be told is how many surfers are right now scoring waves to themselves without cameras or jet skis. All over the islands and Cali there are endless little nooks a.. .. read more..