News / Surfing

Christenson Surfboards just dropped three new models and we’re stoked to announce their exclusive debut at REAL!  The new Christenson Hole Shot, Surfer Rosa 2.0 and Long Phish 2.0 are now available, either stock or custom order, and shipping worldwide...

Trip Forman talks with Ashley Boxer about her recent transition from longboards to mid lengths. This is a popular topic, where most surfers tend to overshoot the mark and go too short. Also covered in this video is sizing your...

Talk about the perfect holiday gift… Landing in Santa Barbara, California on December 28th with a ticket purchased 3 months out. My daughter lives in the area and we were just finishing up our Christmas break, and coincidentally landing into...

Have you ever bought a piece of used gear, have it arrive and found that it was unreliable, broken or priced unfairly? At REAL we believe that when you buy a piece of used gear, you should know exactly what...

Winter is here and all that comes with it, cold water, neoprene, and best of all waves. To make the most of your winter sessions, it's essential to be prepared.Here is a list of the top surf accessories that keep...

AIPA Surfboards recently released four of their models in Surftech Fusion HD and Dual Core constructions. With the help of Mark Dawson, Jason Forrest, Jake Sacks and Trip Forman, we put these boards through our surf and review process, analyzing...

"The Virgin Islands have always been one of my favorite places in the world. For the multisport waterman, it is truly paradise. I have some good friends down there that run charters on their hand-built wooden catamaran named Kekoa. I...

Outer Banks Ranked #1 Summer Destination for 2020 - Forbes Top Place to Travel during Coronavirus Plenty of activities on and off the water Epic family summertime experience Warm air and water, consistent winds and fun surf Easy drives, or...

This Saturday and Sunday (October 5th - 6th) come check out O'Neill East Coast Grom Tour Championship and Awards Ceremony.   Where: Potential event sites include Rodanthe Beach Access, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Frisco Bathhouse.   Awards Ceremony hosted at Watermen’s Bar &...