Nazaré is the world’s stage for the biggest waves ever ridden, most of the memorable rides so far were all during big days with favourable or at least sufficient conditions for surfers and safety teams to ride and operate… when conditions go beyond that point, we call it Black Naza.
During the session of February 9th, 2016, things were far from ideal in Praia do Norte, big storm, the swell was big with high period, but the wind was too strong and onshore, most of the waves were too bumpy, the big ones were closing out, the inside looked like nothing less than a war zone. Despite those conditions, Australian hardcore surfers Mick Corbett and Jarryd Foster decided to have a go anyway and test the waters, this guys have made a name charging “The Right” in Western Australia, one of the most dangerous slabs on the Planet, and it’s such a thrill to watch them here testing the limits even in days like this, literally on an unridable naza.
A new, damning report by the Sydney Morning Herald has shown that the Australian surfwear giant Rip Curl has produced and sold millions of dollars worth of clothes manufactured under “slave-like” conditions in North Korean factories since at least 2014.
According to an investigation by Fairfax Media, workers at the Taedonggang Clothing Factory near the North Korean capital of Pyongyang were contracted to make some of Rip Curl’s 2015 winter range of clothing despite … More
Swarmed by media everywhere they go, these rippin’ chicas have captured the hearts of their beloved, Nicaragua. The surfing sisters are coming to North America this June for the USA Nationals in Huntington Beach, CA.
Meet riders, Val (12) Cande (10) & Maxima Resano (7) of Playa Popoyo, Nicaragua. Current, Nicaraguan National Champions – Open Division. Costa Rican National Champions – Girls Under 12 Division.
The incredibly well-spoken, trilingual girls of Popoyo love big surf and towing into the outer reef. Just like their cool-carving papa, Big Wave surf legend, Manny Resano.
Always ready to embrace with a smile. The future shines bright for these very special grom, surf sisters.