Young street-skating prodigies get a lot of attention lately. But hardcore, veteran rippers like Kyle Berard have been charging non-stop the whole time.
With Justin Rose having won golf’s U.S. Open in June and the next Grand Slam on the pro tennis circuit being the U.S. Open in August and September, the U.S. Open of Surfing nestles comfortably in between and gets underway next weekend.
Far more than a simple surf competition, the 2013 Vans U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, Calif. will likely continue to increase the sport’s visibility and reach with its full menu of appetizing activities. The week-long west coast party also features the Van Doren Invitational for some of the world’s best skaters and BMX riders, along with live music nights and ongoing entertainment … More
Amateur wakeboarders from the Central region come ride with top pros and earn their seeding for WWA Nationals at the Malibu Rider Experience at Marine Creek in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Jeffreys Bay – In small and testing offshore conditions at Supertubes, Greg Emslie from East London emerged victorious at the inaugural Jeffreys Bay Open Of Surfing presented by Billabong, with some powerful and fast surfing.
The surf pulsed throughout the morning, with slower heats followed by intense action, and the luck factor played a large part in the final day action. Greg had snapped his favourite board in the semi-final, and was … More