Twelve swimsuits take the ultimate test-drive in the lineups of Tavarua, with Surflines new article on the best bikinis for surfing. Surfline’s own Darlene Conolly tests out twelve popular bikinis in Tavarua to see which can hold up to the test of big surf, warm water and lots of sand and salt. From duck dives to bottom turns we have reviewed and rated all the bikinis that are worth throwing in your suitcase for your next big surf trip.
Darlene Conolly says “my goal was to find the best bikinis for surfing so that female surfers everywhere won’t have to bother with figuring out which suits may or may not stay put. My main concern was to see out suits I could trust to conceal my girly parts even though the most severe thrashings.” To visit Surfline’s best bikinis for surfing, go to …Â Details
Joel Tudor has placed his passion for surfing directly into a line of surfboards and apparel called KOOK BOX.
The name Kook Box comes from the first fin’d surfboards designed by Tom Blake in 1929 or early 1930. In the early 1930’s the Cigar Box or Kook Box a hollow surfboard/paddleboard was used by U.S. special forces in training exercises and stealth missions. The units trained by a Canadian Doctor and Brazilian Jiu-Jitzu expert later became known as the Navy Seals.
The brand brings together Joel’s passion for surfboard design and experimentation as well as his inspired journey into the study of the martial arts. Apparel and board logos utilize images found in the manuscripts written by the Canadian Doctor.
Kook Box exemplifies Joel’s dedication to his craft. Kook Box stands for a strong respect for where surf design has come from and what he has learned from his mentors and those that came before… Details
The cover of the 1938 travel issue of Vogue (incorporating Vanity Fair) featured a surfer girl. Since then, surfer girls have been progressing in the fashion world. When Lisa Anderson signed with Roxy, it took the combination of impeccable surfing and innovative fashion to extraordinary heights.
Recently, girl surfing prodigies are making waves both in and out of the water. Vanity Fair yet again placed its focus toward young, women surfers. Well-known surf photographer, Michael Halsband, shot the “girls of summer†for Vanity Fair’s July 2009 issue. The photo spread features… Details
