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After riding the same 5'9" high performance shortboard for most of his career, Brett Barley spent 3 seasons of Under the Glass exploring the world of surfboard design.  Learn how Brett looks at dialing in a quiver and choosing the...

"I'm just getting better zip, I'm getting better flex and more life out of the surfboards" - Devon Howard Devon and Trip dive into the details of modern mid-length surfboard design and construction. In this interview, Devon Howard breaks down...

Joel Parkinson grabs a JS Xero Fusion and JS Black Baron off the racks at REAL Watersports, then goes on a small wave bender on the Outer Banks. Parko discusses his favorite boards, where they sit in his quiver, and...

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...