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It’s a crazy question, but given the recent contest results, we had to throw it out there… Want the stats? Check out these recent pro surf contest results with kiters taking the majority of the podium positions: Belmar Pro 1st...

“What’s the right volume for me?” Here it is! REAL people, surfing in real world conditions with real surfing experience. Yes, you can calculate board volumes with a calculator, but this doesn’t take into account current, endless duckdives, 5mm wetsuits,...

We all get those days where it isn’t quite as windy as you were hoping. 3 years ago, that meant sitting on the beach and crossing your fingers. Now you can get out there in the lightest of conditions thanks...

It’s a question that we get asked all the time! If you’re investing your hard earned cash in a top of the line waist harness then it should never ride up right? Unfortunately that’s not always the case. To dig...

There’s been a good buzz going on the beach about the new Hydroflex technologies. Since they use epoxy resin, this often leads people to group them under the “epoxy confusion cloud” with other boards that aren’t even close in construction,...

Design, Volume and Dimensions When choosing your next surfboard – you need to consider The BIG 3: Design… then Volume…. then Dimensions…in that order. Whether you’re looking for a groveler, hybrid, shortboard or even a noserider, these are always the...

In Episode 1 of Tech Shots Toby, Matt and Pete embark on an ambitious race to find the best light wind twintip. We’ve got lots of challenges lined up for future episodes so stay tuned for the next episode! About...

Normally asking an average kiteboarder to head out on the water for six hours would end with some calamity. But during Kiteboarding for Cancer, all I could see were smiles on the water. Every year the event brings together a...

1. Stretch Carbon / Cork Standup Board Stretch is one of the most progressive individuals in the surfing industry. The reason is that he hasn’t closed the door on any related industries. He does windsurf boards, kitesurf boards, standup paddleboards...