Archive for the ‘Surfing & SUP’ Category
Another dramatic day unfolded in front of a packed house at Jeffreys Bay for the culmination of the Corona Open J-Bay. Once again, the section known as Supertubes delivered perfect conditions, 4- to 6-foot groomed walls just waiting to be exploited by the world’s best surfers. In the end, a pair of surfers who peaked at the right time, Filipe Toledo and Frederico Morais, faced off in a Final ultimately separated by a mere .27 points. Here’s a recap of all the best action from an intense day of competition.
Tandem surfing at the deadliest wave in the world? Why not!! That’s just what Jamie O’Brien and Poopies attempt in the latest episode of Who Is JOB 5.0. Plus, sewer surfing is back and Team Grom will blob you into orbit from the top of Waimea Rock.
An ‘ALAIA’ is a thin, wooden surfboard invented and ridden by the ancient Hawaiians. The boards were between 7 and 12 ft long, weighing up to 100 lbs, and were generally made from the wood of Koa or Wiliwili trees. They are distinct from modern surfboards in that they have no ventral fins, and instead rely solely on its edges and the riders ability to hold the board in the face of the wave. Although these boards may be considered outdated and forgotten by most modern day surfers, those who’ve had the opportunity to ride them, can attest that there is no better feeling than the minimal-control, minimal-resistance ride of the Alaia.