Are surf leashes a matter of style or safety? When surfers are hit by loose surfboards, the debate on using leg ropes arises again. There is only one way, though. Use it.
Longboarders tend to embed the spirit of “ropeless riding” in their DNA. It’s cool, it’s traditional, it’s pure and it’s trendy. Let’s take a look at what they usually say about surf leashes: … More
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Sofia Mulanovich has conquered the 2014 Rip Curl Girls Pro, in San Bartolo, Peru.
Mulanovich defeated Anali Gomez, the 2013 event winner, in an all Peruvian final. The former world surfing champion collects 1000 points and 7000 dollars for the victory.
“I’m so happy to have won this contest, but I knew that I couldn’t … More
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With a dismal winter season for West Coast surfers drawing to a close, attention moves to the South Pacific, where storms are starting to form off the ice shelves of Antarctica. The swells from these storms are visible weeks out and fortunately a plethora of warm-water locations exist with easy access from a number of different stateside airports. Here are some of our favorite quick-strike spots … More
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