The Meyerhoffer is possibly the most radical design innovation in longboarding for a generation. With this ultra-modern take on the traditional longboard world renowned industrial designer Thomas Meyerhoffer and Global Surf Industries bring his design excellence into the realm of the everyday surfer, increasing the ultimate experience and propelling surfing into the mainstream consciousness more than ever.
Always in search of ways to increase the experience Thomas Meyerhoffer designs products in the areas of sports, technology and furniture. His previous experimental surfboards have been…. Details
Remember when surfers wore brightly-colored wetsuits, pros regularly scored waves in far-away locations, and one of the biggest moves was to go above the lip? Oh, wait…
WHAT: Malibu Surfing Association presents a special screening of ‘Beyond Blazing Boards’
WHEN: Thursday, March 12th @ 7pm
WHERE: Air Conditioned Supper Club, 625 Lincoln, Venice, 90291
* Beyond Blazing Boards is Chris Bystrom’s classic, action-packed surfing adventure; an examination of high powered surfing from 1986! Filmed at Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Kirra, Mexico, and California, Beyond Blazing Boards covers exciting free surfing action by the world’s top professionals in classic conditions…. Details
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Sam Drazich’s dream to create a landmark statue in Cocoa Beach to honor surfing champ Kelly Slater is closer to reality, although far away from meeting expenses.
The unique bronze sculpture (still a clay model), which has taken nearly a year to complete by Drazich’s sister, Natasha, will be placed later this year in the middle of the city at the 4th Street North “split” on Hwy. A1A.
The entire process, including a forthcoming $47,000 bill to the bronze foundry in Sarasota, will have cost Drazich and his family “about $100,000.”
“I guess we’ve probably raised about 30 or 40 bucks,” laughed Drazich, a weekend surfer whose family grew up in the city. “I’m just hoping someone is going to come through, big. …Â Â Details
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Small surf in the one-to-two foot (0.5 metre range) and inconsistent conditions greeted event organizers at the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by LG Mobile this morning, prompting the call for a lay day of competition.
The opening events of the 2009 ASP World Tour and ASP Women’s World Tour respectively, the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast have attracted the world’s best male and female surfers as they do battle on the ASP Dream Tour. … Details