Chicken salad, roast beef—these were some of the old school grabs that Taylor Gold was throwing into tricks like a Cab 1080 and Crippler on his way to winning the 2014 Burton US Open pipe. Exactly how much those grabs helped him win is hard to say, because he was also going absolutely massive and stomping double corks, but they’re a crucial part of how pipe riders can continue to do technical tricks while keeping an element of style. When asked why he chose those grabs Taylor said, “I just saw Danny [Davis] and Sage [Kotsenburg] doing different stuff and I wanted to do as much as I could to make my riding a little bit different. I’m just so stoked that I was able to put them into my run.” … Pictures and more
Summer is around the corner. Imagine having the luxury of some extra time and money to take off from work, and make it a true “Endless Summer“! You decide to travel the world with your quiver of favorite surfboards. The only question is where to go?
There may be some well-known places that you simply cannot skip, or quality waves in secret spots on your list already. There are locations for beginners, and some spots meant only for the pros (or aspiring ones). Well, here’s what we found are the top ten choice, or best surfing spots in the world for 2013: … More
Winning at Daytona puts a rider in an elite order with some of the world’s most famous racing icons, and for good reason. The course, Ricky Carmichael’s mile long twisted nightmare built with soft soil and sand built on the infield of the Daytona Motor Speedway is as grueling as they come, despite efforts recents efforts to tame its viciousness. Beneath the top soil is an endless pit of ruts and bumps, making the Supercross style obstacles feel out of place on the the stunning green grass that serves as their base. With the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross Series entering its home stretch, the battles for both the 450 and 250 championships have intensified to a fevered pitch, making each … More
The first ever artificial wave pool in Sweden will be built in Varberg.
Fun Surf Town will be a water park with built-in Wavegarden technology. The small Swedish coastal town will feature a 300-meter wave pool pumping left and right rides.
The infrastructure will have … More