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JJF’s Magic Sunset Sword: His Pyzel 6’4 Next Step John John Florence was on a tear at Vans World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach, riding a board upwards of a foot shorter than most. Directly after the event we...

You’ve spent all Summer creating speed and looking for boards that help you create even more speed. Now that Fall/Winter is right around the corner and hurricane swell season is on our doorstep, it’s time to talk about boards that...

Wider, thicker, shorter. Can everyone and every board go this direction? With so many girls and smaller framed surfers getting into the water, we thought it would be a good idea to share the board choice knowledge that helps keep...

Article courtesy of vanssurf.com As many nomadic surfers will tell you, fall is the best time of year score on a surf trip. Kids are back in school (sorry kids), most ultra-hot-weather destinations begin to cool down, summer flat spells...

REAL Teamrider and Cape Hatteras kingpin Brett Barley pours through the hard drives and archives to showcase the best hurricane swells from the past 5 years. Watch Brett’s “Reflection of FIVE” and start crossing your fingers for some solid groundswell...

There are lots of reasons people choose to sell their used surfboards. Most surfers are constantly switching out shapes, trying out different dimensions to see what works best for their particular body type. Other surfers may refresh their entire quiver...

Kiteboarding at REAL Watersports on Cape Hatteras, NC Recently the Outer Banks of North Carolina was featured in USA Today‘s article 10 Best Island Escapes You Can Drive To. Every summer, families and outdoor enthusiasts flock to the Outer Banks...

REAL has been partnered with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation since 2005, helping to promote sun safe awareness to the youth of the world. JWCF’s “Block the Blaze” program educates youth and adults with 5 easy tips to protect yourself...

All images Jody MacDonald/Patagonia. When REAL Teamrider Jason Slezak climbed aboard the 60 foot catamaran “Discovery” along with Reo Stevens and Patagonia surfboard shaper Yvon Chouinard, the crew was beginning a very different journey than most kiteboarding boat trips. Instead...