Kelly Slater is the greatest professional surfer in history. Period.

Pro surfer Mick Fanning is famous for his lightning quick turns and insane savvy in the tube. But what else lies behind the blonde hair and razor sharp surfing? Read more...

Fetch isn't just something your dog does. For surfers, fetch plays an important role in the waves they ride. Learn more about fetch...

Pro Surfer Kelly Slater has been surfing's most dominant champion ever, but can he hold on amidst the push from the clear and present danger of Andy Irons, Taj Burrow, and Mick Fanning; and defend the gates against new talent like Jordy Smith and Dane Reynolds?

For a surfer, the doggy door isn't the same one Fido uses to go relieve himself. Instead, the doggy door is the way a surfer finds daylight when deep in the barrel under pressue of a fat closeout. Want to know what all this means? Read on...

Safety Now I scared you, I'll talk safety. Know the beach where you surf, know where the rocks are, if any. Know how the currents work. Never paddle out farther than you can swim back in without your board. Never go out in wave conditions you aren't prepared for. Don't surf alone. Have good equipment, including a leash that keeps your flotation device close. Know your limits. Fear means something. If you're tired, don't go in.

: Endo is a surfing slang verb that describes the action of a surfer when he/she nose-dives while riding

These surfing basics for beginners hit on a few golden rules that all surfers should know.

Based on my trial, the Nitro from Sunova Surfboards is solidly constructed and exceeds company claims. Its innovative construction and high performance design make the Nitro an excellent board for intermediate to advanced level surfers. I can state for the purpose of this review that the Nitro boasts unique qualities such as innovative and aesthetically pleasing construction, flex that ricochets the board through rail turns, and no spin outs even when pushed in the pocket.

Miki Dora and his quest for freedom! The Freedom! That is at the core of David Rensin’s newest book. All for a few Perfect Waves takes on the mammoth task of making sense of one of surfing's most loved and reviled figures: “Da Cat” Miki Dora.

The Wet Dry Duffle measures in at 28 x 15 x 11 inches and weighs about 3 pounds empty. It boasts several zippered compartments, a tarp lined wax pocket, a clear vinyl hardware pocket, a padded shoulder strap, and most importantly, a seam sealed wetsuit compartment. My particular bag is black with camouflage embellishments, but the Wet Dry Duffle also comes in black and gray as well as charcoal and red.

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Foil? Surf shop employees are always going on about foil to would-be surfboard buyers. To which, most buyers just nod and smile. But what is foil? Read on...

With an extremely wide platform that utilizes both Concave and Camber, the Custom 35 is a great board for flatland pumping or downhill speed. Wider trucks keep it more stable, while the concave camber combination powers you through the transition, allowing you to retain more speed through each carve, and in many cases carve to maintain, or increase speed.

What is Hanging Five? Hanging five is the step child of the more committed hanging ten , but it’s just

Taj Burrow's Book of Hot Surfing is a lot of fun for any novice surfer and a delectable explosion of mind blowing maneuvers for the seasoned veteran.

Should I kick my feet while paddling my surfboard? That's a common question for beginning surfers.

: The term "buckets" is a noun that refers to an excessive amount of spray during a maneuver, as in a

To fade is to remain in the power source, to stay close to the energy. Is this some new religious philosophy? Nope...it's just a cool surf slang word. What does is mean to fade? Read on to find out.

The key to learning to surf is to choose the right surfboard. But as a beginner, you will find it especially difficult to choose your first surfboard. Follow these simple guidelines when choosing your first surfboard and learn how to surf correctly and quickly.